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Submitted and local reports GoFundMe page set up to help local robotics team A Shawnee robotics team is building their way to the top and… Login to continue reading Login…
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Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com Calendar items may be sent to newsroom@news-star.com or to vicky.misa@news-star.com. Now through Feb. 1 The program Exercise and… Login to continue reading Login…
McLoud Historical Society thanks BancFirst for contribution
Submitted McLoud BancFirst was presented with a beautiful wooden plaque on Friday, January 20, in recognition of a $2,500 contribution to the Communities Foundation of… Login to continue reading Login…
Jan. 30 is last day to request absentee ballots for February election
PCEB The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login…
Snow day: Building a snowman
Submitted Raeli is pictured building snowman on Austin Drive. Do you have snow-related photos to share? If so, email them newsroom@news-star.com and they could be… Login to continue reading Login…
City keeps transitional housing deal with COCAA
By Vicky O. Misa Shawnee City Commissioners recently approved a contract with Central Oklahoma Community Action Agency (COCAA) to continue to use a particular city-owned… Login to continue reading Login…
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Calendar items may be sent to newsroom@news-star.com or to vicky.misa@news-star.com. Now through Feb. 1 The program Exercise and Eats is being featured at First United… Login to continue reading Login…
Jan. 30 is deadline to request absentee ballots for Feb. 14 school board elections
Voters in Pottawatomie County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the February 14, 2023, Board of Education Primary Election should apply now, County… Login to continue reading Login…
Downtown Shawnee building demo goes awry
By Vicky O. Misa For years there has been a shuttered and sealed building sitting on Main Street. On the southwest corner of Main and… Login to continue reading Login…
Mental health intake site takes shape
Vicky O. Misa Once complete, a new mental health assessment clinic will cause some big changes to how local law enforcement handles calls involving mental… Login to continue reading Login…