Shawnee City Commission reschedules July meeting
The regularly scheduled July 21 City Commission, Shawnee Airport Authority, and Shawnee Municipal Authority meetings have been rescheduled to 6 p.m. Monday, July 14, at City Hall.
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City, County, OU awarded $172,264 grant for Safe Streets Action Plan
The City of Shawnee, in collaboration with Pottawatomie Go and the University of Oklahoma (OU), has been awarded a $172,264 planning grant for the 2024-25 period.
News-Star, sponsors host annual veteran flag giveaway
The Shawnee News-Star hosted its third annual Veteran Flag Giveaway on Wednesday, June 25.
Hearing set for 2030 five-year Consolidated Plan
The City of Shawnee just announced it will hold a public hearing to receive input and comments on the proposed 2025 – 2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan).
Katie Williams named June Nurse of the Month
Katie Williams, LPN, has been named Nurse of the Month for May as part of a program sponsored by The Shawnee News-Star and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation opens new FireLake Casino and FireLake Hotel
SHAWNEE — The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) celebrated the opening of its newly constructed and reimagined FireLake Casino and FireLake Hotel, which will open to the public Friday, June 27.
Hiland Dairy Mobile Classroom brings the farm to Shawnee Public Schools
Shawnee — Students attending Shawnee Public Schools’ Wolfpack Adventure Summer STEM program were treated to an unforgettable learning experience this June, thanks to a special visit from the Hiland Dairy Mobile Classroom. This unique event was made possible through the efforts of Julia Jesseph, Director of Child Nutrition for Shawnee Public Schools, whose coordination brought the interactive program to the district.
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Sovereign Bank appoints Steve Foskin as executive VP, chief lending officer
Sovereign Bank announces the appointment of Steve Foskin as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Foskin, a seasoned banking professional with more than 20 years of experience, will lead the bank’s lending strategy and support continued growth across its Oklahoma markets.
City, Absentee Shawnee receive AARP grants
This year, eight Oklahoma organizations are receiving 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants, supporting efforts to improve public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and other key areas.