Reading, Writing and Road Rules
AAA As the 2022-23 school year begins, motorists will see changes in traffic patterns. Back-to-school transportation affects not only school districts, students and parents, but also other motorists on the roads.
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Disagree with FEMA, file an appeal
FEMA Oklahoma residents who don’t agree with FEMA’s assistance decision can submit an appeal and have their case reconsidered. Follow these steps to file a successful appeal.
FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center moves to new building in Seminole
As of Monday, Aug. 8, FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Seminole County is being housed in a new building on the Seminole State College campus. The DRC will now be in the David L. Boren Library in room 105. The hours of operation will remain the same.
Hot air balloons to soar over Shawnee Aug. 12-13
By Elisabeth Slay The Shawnee News-Star eslay@news-star.com The 2022 FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival will be held Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 in Shawnee. According to Jennifer Bell, public information officer for Citizen Pottawatomi Nation, there will be various activities, including 25 hot air balloons at the festival this year.
Browns in limbo while QB Deshaun Watson’s saga shifts again
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — When owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam returned from Houston in March with Deshaun Watson under contract, the Browns’ long search for a franchise quarterback — a fruitless 20-year odyssey — appeared to be over. Nothing’s changed.
Georgia begins national title defense with sweet fade
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs aren’t resting on their laurels — or their locks — as they begin defense of college football’s national championship.
Growing Up Grandpa
Bill Hagen Special to the News-Star Grandchildren, living far away, seldom seen, are different persons when you do see them. But the opposite must be true.
Buzzing in your ears
Becky Emerson Carlberg Special to the News-Star In the intense dry heat, I watched six big black crows dance around one determined squirrel while pecking and rooting around for sunflower seeds on the ground. Every so often it would leap at a crow.
August among ‘hottest’ months for stolen vehicles
AAA An increase in car thefts continues to be a problem in Oklahoma – and AAA Oklahoma warns that it will likely get worse over the next several weeks. That’s because, August is one of the ‘hottest’ months for stolen vehicles, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).
International Cat Day celebration planned at OKC Zoo Aug. 8
OKC Zoo In celebration of International Cat Day 2022, the Oklahoma City Zoo and Bob Moore Subaru are coming together for a “purr”fect day highlighting the OKC Zoo’s big and small cats on Monday, Aug. 8.