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With posts still on the table in various offices, election day for the runoffs is Tuesday. The race continues for several area government seats as candidates go head-to-head for key positions of leadership.

In the ongoing effort to stay in sync with state law regarding medical marijuana regulations, this week Shawnee leaders amended city code to reflect the recent passage of Senate Bill 1726. In September of 2018, the City of Shawnee approved an ordinance to amend Chapter 8 of city code and establish an article regarding Medical Marijuana.

By Elisabeth Slay The Shawnee News-Star eslay@news-star.com Law enforcement agencies are encouraging motorists to continue to drive safe and watch school speed zones as students and educators have returned to school. According to Tecumseh Police Chief J.R.

SHAWNEE – Linemen teams from across OG&E’s service area gathered in Oklahoma City on Aug. 6 to compete in the company’s annual Linemen’s Expo for the first time in the past three years. This was the 31st year for the event, after a two-year pause due to health and safety concerns of COVID-19.

WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation raging near its highest level in four decades, President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law his landmark Inflation Reduction Act. Its title raises a tantalizing question: Will the measure actually tame the price spikes that have inflicted hardships on American households?

We have all seen the Medicare ads that will make you wonder if you are missing out on important benefits. This is not necessarily the case and there is no need to ponder this concern alone! Trained and unbiased Senior Health Insurance Counselors are available to visit with you and see what works best for your situation.

Eureka! The night after the expected peak performance of the Perseid Meteors, I saw three helicopters, two satellites and one large green streaker that left a trail across the sky. Another little short fireball shot through the dipper of the Big Dipper. The nearly full moon was rising. The brilliant moonlight masked the appearance of most the meteors. I was lucky.

Harvest is approaching for Oklahoma summer crops, and fields are either looking really good or really bad with no middle ground, according to Oklahoma State University Extension crop specialists. Overall yields for crops, such as corn, soybeans, milo and cotton, are projected to be lower statewide.