Chamber of Commerce honors two area SSC employees
Two Seminole State College employees were recognized for their hard work and dedication during the monthly Seminole Chamber of Commerce Forum on Dec. 8. Assistant… Login to continue reading Login…
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Lincoln County announces polling place change
The polling place for Precinct 410015 in Lincoln County has changed, Melissa Stambaugh, Secretary of the Lincoln County Election Board, announced. Voters in Precinct 410015… Login to continue reading Login…
Nick Auld named First Responder of the Year
By Kim Morava Shawnee Firefighter Nick Auld, also known as “Pork Chop” the fire safety clown, has been named The Shawnee News-Star’s 2022 First Responder… Login to continue reading Login…
Love Your Block upgrades boost for Dunbar Heights
Vicky O. Misa This week there was a report offered to give residents in the community more insight into the history of the Dunbar Heights… 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. 20 The Shawnee Police Department (SPD) is hosting its first Christmas toy… Login to continue reading Login…
Sample ballots available for Jan. 10 Shawnee election
Sample ballots are now available for the January 10, 2022 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal… Login to continue reading Login…
Candidate filing ends; elections develop for school board seats
By Kim Morava At the end of a three-day candidate filing period with the Pottawatomie County Election Board, several school board candidates won seats unopposed… Login to continue reading Login…
Dutch Bros set to open today
Coffee business Dutch Bros is about to begin operations here. According to the company’s website, at dutchbros.com, the Shawnee location, immediately west of The Garage… Login to continue reading Login…
Scenes from Shawnee’s Christmas parade
The sights and sounds of Christmas were abundant during the annual downtown Shawnee Christmas parade on the evening of Dec. 1.Photos by Tina Bridenstine. Login to continue reading Login Sign…
Citizen Potawatomi Nation launches college language courses
In recent years, more Native American tribes across the country are building programs to preserve, maintain and revitalize their traditional languages, including Citizen Potawatomi Nation… Login to continue reading Login…