Volunteers sought for warming shelter
As weather forecasts are predicting an arctic blast in the coming days, the city is gearing up to have a warm place available for the… Login to continue reading Login…
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Bosch awarded OBU Dean Emerita status during Winter Commencement
Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon 110 graduates during Winter Commencement Dec. 17. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. After an official… Login to continue reading Login…
News-Star announces All- Tri-County Area Football teams
The Shawnee News-Star has announced its All-Tri-County Area Football Team for 2022. Twenty-five players were selected for the First Team and 25 for the Second… Login to continue reading Login…
First Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive a success
The first-ever Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive was a huge success. Shawnee Police Cpl. Vivian Lozano-Stafford said the department received 751 toys, which were distributed… Login to continue reading Login…
News-Star’s Christmas edition will be delivered early on Friday
With the upcoming Christmas holiday, the Dec. 25 Sunday Weekender edition will be produced early and delivered early on Friday, Dec. 23. The Friday edition… 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 Dec. 23 Sunshine Shelly’s, at 7110 N. Harrison, presents Spirit of Christmas. Get… Login to continue reading Login…
Santa letters: Will Rogers Elementary
Will Rogers Elementary Mrs. Neely First Grade Dear Santa, I want cookies for Christmas and slippers and Elsa books. Thank you Santa. I like princesses.… Login to continue reading Login…
Longtime church building razed
Vicky O. Misa Over the weekend residents downtown noticed the removal of a longtime church building that sat on the northeast corner of 9th Street… Login to continue reading Login…
Santa letters: Dale Elementary
Dale Elementary Mrs. Roberts First grade Dear Santa, I am grateful for my mom and dad. This year I have been very nice. May I… Login to continue reading Login…
$50K Kirschner Trust grant among funds received by SCI
Vicky O. Misa South Central Industries, Inc. (SCI) has just wrapped up quite a celebration last week, after receiving funding from multiple sources, including a… Login to continue reading Login…