Gold Star Families monument unveiling
Residents attend the unveiling of Shawnee’s new Gold Star families monument at Woodland Veterans Park. .
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Emergency Drought Commission approves additional $12M in emergency drought cost-share funding
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Emergency Drought Commission met last week and directed $12 million in additional funding to the existing Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program. In addition to the increase in funding, the Commission directed local conservation districts to accept applications for all approved practices.
Pleasant Grove students work with nationally-acclaimed artist/art educator
SHAWNEE — Students at Pleasant Grove School in Shawnee spent the past month working with nationally acclaimed artist and art educator G. Patrick Riley as part of a residency sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council.
New TSET messages target tobacco use among rural youth
Relatable scenarios teach teens how vaping nicotine negatively affects their mood The TSET Healthy Youth Initiative is launching a new educational message aimed at preventing and reducing tobacco and vape use among rural Oklahomans ages 13–18. The initiative is funded by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust.
Are your vehicle and driving mindset ready for winter?
AAA Oklahoma encourages all drivers to prepare their vehicles now to prevent being stuck due to cold weather’s impact. With recent temperature drops and potential for ice or snow, vehicles check-ups should be top priority.
OHP: Crash claims life of Konawa woman
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports an early-morning accident Friday claimed the life of a 22-yearold Konawa woman. The fatal crash occurred about 5:15 a.m.
White Christmas on stage inside; snow flurries outside
As Irving Berlin’s ‘White Chrismas’ was on stage inside Shawnee Little Theatre Friday evening, it felt like Christmas outside too as heavy snow flurries passed through Shawnee and part of central Oklahoma.
Bluepeak offers free and low-cost internet option with Affordable Connectivity Program
Bluepeak has announced its participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in Oklahoma. The ACP benefit – a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program – helps to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households in need of affordable internet service.
Community Calendar
• Shawnee Little Theatre’s production of Irving Berlin’s: “White Christmas” will perform at the community theatre November 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. Also, November 13 at 2 p.m.