Oklahomans who want to change party affiliation can do so, but need to be aware that the change will not take place until Sept. 1, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or by completing a new Voter Registration Application.
Though she’s not going very far down the road, Shawnee residents will undoubtedly soon notice the absence of a local librarian. Making a shift in location and position, longtime Information Services Manager Lisa Lempges, with Shawnee Public Library, is taking over as the McLoud library’s new branch manager.
Shawnee police officers responded to an overnight car accident around 4:30 a.m. Friday in the area of Farrall Street and U.S.
Early voting begins Thursday, August 18, for voters in Lincoln County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Oklahoma residents who receive Social Security payments or other government assistance should not be concerned that FEMA disaster assistance will affect your benefits. FEMA disaster assistance is not taxable income.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court, a group of legislators will soon host an interim study to examine adoption and the foster care system within Oklahoma.
OKLAHOMA CITY – An investigation by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ (ODOC) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) led agents to what is believed to be the largest contraband seizure in agency history, marking a major victory in the agency’s ongoing efforts to keep contraband out of prisons.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, spoke Tuesday at the Summer Safety Conference for the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma on the state’s transportation needs, the improvements to bridge safety and the increased cap for the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) Fund.
Seminole State College hosted two Summer Academies for Mathematics Science and Multidisciplinary Studies funded by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education from July 17 to July 22. In the Engineering and Construction Management camp, 16 students built a “tiny house.” Tiny Houses are part of an architectural and social movement that advocates for downsizing living spaces.
Good morning, Shawnee! The Shawnee Senior Recreation Center provides opportunities to pursue an active lifestyle while making healthy choices. Each of us can benefit from staying active as we age. If you happen to be age 55+ you can participate with us as we have a variety of fun programs to enhance both physical and social wellness.