Jazz band performs at Board of Education meeting
The Shawnee Board of Education had a brief regular meeting Monday evening. Shawnee High School Senior Ella King began the meeting by leading those in… Login to continue reading Login…
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SSC’s Night at the Lights a success
Seminole State College hosted its annual Night at the Lights event on Dec. 5 at Magnolia Park in Seminole. Local families enjoyed the community Snowman… Login to continue reading Login…
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducts New Members
BATON ROUGE, LA — The following students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate… Login to continue reading Login…
‘Twas the Night before finals
Seminole State College hosted its ‘Twas the Night Before Finals holiday event at the Boren Library on Dec. 4. Students participated in several holiday activities,… Login to continue reading Login…
OK Messages Project reconnects children with incarcerated parents during Christmas season
MCLOUD — There is an important message being delivered from inside Oklahoma prisons as incarcerated parents are being reconnected with their children through reading. “It… Login to continue reading Login…
Shawnee woman wins $100K scholarship
Dr Pepper has announced the winners of its 14th Annual Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway, who achieved victory during the College Football Conference Championship games over… Login to continue reading Login…
USS Arizona survivor: Honor those killed at Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU (AP) — USS Arizona sailor Lou Conter lived through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor even though his battleship exploded and sank after being… Login to continue reading Login…
Opal Lee, National Grandmother of Juneteenth, visits Pottawatomie County
In 2016, at the age of 89, activist and retired teacher and counselor Opal Lee set out on a 1,400-mile journey from Fort Worth, Texas,… 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…
88 parade entries celebrate 'Christmas Morning'
By Vicky O. Misa This year’s parade has now come and gone, leaving residents in the full-on sprint toward the Christmas holiday. With a theme… Login to continue reading Login…