By Elisabeth Slay The Shawnee News-Star eslay@news-star.com Asher Public Schools principal and counselor Shawna Magby was selected as The Shawnee News-Star Teacher of the Month for July, an award sponsored by Patriot Auto Group in Chandler. According to Magby, she is the Asher Elementary School principal and the counselor for all grades.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Strict anti-abortion laws that took effect in Oklahoma this year led to the quick shuttering of every abortion facility in the state, but left questions for those who work directly with women who may seek their advice or help getting an abortion out of state.
DEAR ABBY: I have been separated from my husband for a year and a half. The divorce became final five months ago. He had major mood swings, and was nice one minute and hateful the next. We have two children together.
SIDEWALKS PLANNED FOR BOTH SIDES OF KICKAPOO FROM MACARTHUR STREET NORTH TO INTERSTATE 40 Kickapoo sidewalks should soon become a reality as an award for construction was unanimously approved by Shawnee City Commissioners Monday. In February of 2021 the City of Shawnee entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Olsson for final design on the Kickapoo Street Sidewalk Improvement project – from MacArthur to Interstate 40.
Though she hasn’t gone very far down the road, Shawnee residents are undoubtedly noticing the absence of a longtime local librarian. Making a shift in location and position, longtime Information Services Manager Lisa Lempges, with Shawnee Public Library, has taken over as the McLoud library’s new branch manager.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Meeker Public Works Authority (Authority) in Lincoln County received approval for a $99,999 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant Tuesday through the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infrastructure. The Authority owns and operates a purchase water system with drinking water being supplied by the city of Shawnee.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas fell 10 cents in the past week to $3.95, due primarily to stable oil prices and fewer drivers than usual fueling up. In Oklahoma, the average price at the pump Monday was $3.50, third lowest among U.S.
Early voting begins Thursday, Aug. 18, for voters in Pottawatomie County.
It’s Way-Back Wednesday. This week shows some early days of Shawnee Fire Department.
With extreme heat and little rain still on the horizon for Oklahoma, gardeners may need to alter their fall garden plans. “There’s nothing better than fresh produce throughout most of the year, but the lack of rainfall coupled with excessive heat may put a damper on successful fall gardening,” said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist.