Did you know? You can submit news items to the News-Star
We love your news! Did you know you can submit news items and photos to the News-Star? If you have an item for the daily community calendar, please email Vicky O. Misa at vicky.misa@newsstar.
News
Read MoreDid you know? You can submit news items to the News-Star
Deadline to request absentee ballots for November elections is Oct. 24
Voters in Pottawatomie County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 8, 2022 General Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said. Absentee ballots are available to any registered voter, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested.
DRS promotes Disability Employment Awareness Month in October
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month in recognition of the critical part workers with disabilities play in a diverse and productive workforce. The 2022 NDEAM theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” More than 312,900 working-age Oklahomans, ages 21 thru 64, or 14.4 percent of the population, have disabilities, according to U.S.
OBU to host Pastors Conference Oct. 13-14 during ‘The Weekend’
OBU will host a special Pastors Conference Oct. 13-14 on its campus in Shawnee. All pastors, church staff ministers and those who preach and teach the word of God are invited to attend the free event. The conference begins Thursday afternoon as OBU kicks off its homecoming celebration of “The Weekend” on Bison Hill.
Then and Now: Amigos
Then and Now: Though many things come and go, much of what remains in Shawnee displays hints of days gone by. While some buildings still look very similar to their early days, some areas have changed quite a bit.
Oklahoma health officials report increase in syphilis cases statewide
OKLAHOMA CITY – Officials with the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) are working to reverse a sharp increase in syphilis infections across the state by encouraging individuals to recognize the symptoms and seek free, confidential testing when needed. Syphilis is a bacterial infection which can easily be treated with antibiotics.
WildCare Oklahoma shares information on World Rabies Day
NOBLE - September 28 was World Rabies Day — the 16th observance of a day dedicated to raising awareness of one of the world’s deadliest but most preventable diseases. Rabies is a virus found in the saliva and nervous system of infected mammals and spread between animals and from animals to people.
October is a great time to garden in Oklahoma
Fall is one of the most beautiful times in the garden, yet most people garden in spring, then summer, then fall, in that order. The benefits of fall gardening are that the days are cooler and the humidity is less. The leaves are changing colors, trees and shrubs have colorful berries, salvias and sages are in full bloom, and the birds are busier than ever. Roses, asters, salvias, ornamental grasses, and autumn sages are giving lots of color to the landscape, and we don’t have to drag hoses as often just to keep them alive.
October happenings at the Zoo
October is a busy month at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Here are some of the events and attractions for the month.
20 new storm sirens arrive in Pott. County
Installation expected mid-October Twenty new outdoor warning system sirens, poles and equipment ordered a few months ago for Pottawatomie County areas have been delivered, with installation expected in mid-October. Pottawatomie County commissioners approved funding and purchased the sirens several months ago to benefit many communities and areas within the county.