SSC extends office hours as students enroll for Spring
Seminole State College’s spring semester is set to begin Monday, Jan. 9. Special extended office hours will take place to provide students extra time and… Login to continue reading Login…
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CPN: Looking back at 2022
As people anticipate the promise and possibilities of a new year, now is the time to reflect on 2022. For Citizen Potawatomi Nation, the past… Login to continue reading Login…
City’s construction-permitting process outlined
By Vicky O. Misa This month Shawnee Director of Engineering Seth Barkhimer offered an overview of the city’s construction-permitting process. He said it can seem… Login to continue reading Login…
Study shows healthy nutrition campaign changing teen behavior in Oklahoma
A campaign aimed at encouraging Oklahoma teens to eat healthy is making an impact, according to a recent academic paper published in an international journal.… Login to continue reading Login…
Information outlined for Jan. 10 city of Shawnee election
The Pottawatomie County Election Board is preparing for the upcoming City of Shawnee election on Jan. 10, 2023. Election Day reminders and tips Polls will… Login to continue reading Login…
Calendar of events
Calendar items may be sent to newsroom@news-star.com or to vicky.misa@news-star.com. Now through Jan. 15 The Original Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition is going on at the… Login to continue reading Login…
Reminder: News-Star print days, delivery methods change today
As a reminder, beginning today, Tuesday, Jan. 3, The Shawnee News-Star has changed its print frequency from five days per week to three publication days… Login to continue reading Login…
Rising costs spur budget adjustments
Vicky O. Misa Higher costs have surpassed the city’s estimate for funding vehicle repair/maintenance and fuel costs across several departments, so Finance Director Lindsey McNabb-Fox… Login to continue reading Login…
City thankful for volunteers, donors for Emergency Warming Shelter support
Many volunteers provided over 480 hours of service to the Emergency Warming Shelter during the December 22 – 25, 2022 cold spell. Local businesses, churches… Login to continue reading Login…
REI Oklahoma receives grant to support single mother, single women business owners
REI Oklahoma, an economic development nonprofit, was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Women’s Foundation of Oklahoma. The purpose of this grant is to… Login to continue reading Login…