Deadline nears for disaster assistance
Oklahoma residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 2-8 have just a few days remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 28.
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End of summer cookout held to thank officers
Local reports On Wednesday, Resthaven Funeral Home in Shawnee provided an end of Summer cookout for the Shawnee Police Department to say “Thank you” to local law enforcement officers for their service to the community. Provided Provided Provided .
90 Oklahoma high schools recognized with national College Success Award
Prague, Chandler and Asher make list The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced Thursday that 90 Oklahoma high schools have received the College Success Award from GreatSchools.org. Among them are Prague, Chandler and Asher.
Share your Fair photos
The Pottawatomie County Free Fair was held earlier this month and the Oklahoma State Fair has a few days left. Share your fun at the fair photos with the News-Star and they could be included in a future edition.
Shawnee Police Department, Sheriff’s Offices among agencies getting Safe Oklahoma Grants
Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor has announced the recipients of the 2023 Safe Oklahoma Grant, which will provided $2 million among 58 statewide law enforcement agencies. Those receiving grants locally include the Shawnee Police Department and Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office.
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National and World news
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy lays out his case against Russia to UN UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine’s president laid out a detailed case against Russia’s invasion at the United Nations and demanded punishment from world leaders in a speech delivered just hours after Moscow made an extraordinary announcement that it would mobilize some reservists for the war effort.
32 pilot whales rescued out of 230 stranded in Australia
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Wildlife experts on Thursday rescued 32 of the 230 whales that were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania a day earlier.
Weed question won’t make November ballot
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A proposed state question on whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Oklahoma won’t appear on the November ballot, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, dealing a blow to Democrats who hoped the question would energize liberal voters.
Free teacher-training workshop coming to Seminole
The people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas are sponsoring an energy education workshop on October 22nd at Seminole high school. All teachers are welcome to register to attend for free and leave with up to $1,100 in classroom supplies.