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Reality Check program helps teens develop financial skills

September 8, 2022

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma teens get a reality check on adulting in an interactive, hands-on financial literacy program offered by Oklahoma State University Extension.

Monarch Butterfly Day event Sept. 10 at the Chickasaw Cultural Center

September 8, 2022

SULPHUR, Okla. - The Chickasaw Nation invites patrons to take part in Monarch Butterfly Day at the Chickasaw Cultural Center to honor the endangered species with conservation awareness and family fun. The event is Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September 8, 2022

Rand Elliott Architects, Oklahoma City, announces the promotion of architect Ben Butler, AIA, to Associate. Having joined the firm in 2010, Butler has excelled in areas ranging from Project Management and Design Development to Client Relationships and Master Planning.

September 8, 2022

VFW The Shawnee VFW announces the following art contest and scholarship opportunities for local students. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Young American Creative Art Contest The VFW Young American Creative Art Contest is open to all students including home-students in grades 9-12, no older than 20 years of age at the time of local entry and a U.

September 8, 2022

Recognizing the national observance, Mayor Ed Bolt has locally proclaimed Sept. 4-10 suicide prevention week.

Richter takes reins of Ward 6 as Salter makes exit

September 8, 2022

Elected a couple weeks ago, on Tuesday Lauren Richter took her seat as Ward 6 Shawnee City Commissioner as Ben Salter closed out his term. Richter said she was ready to get started in her role.

Road crew makes repairs

September 7, 2022

Did you know? You can submit news items to the News-Star

September 7, 2022

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.