At a forum Monday at City Hall, Shawnee City Commission ward candidates participated in a Q&A with opponents as residents learned more about where they stand on local issues. Four posts are up for election on the Shawnee City Commission: The four-year positions of Wards 1, 5 and 6 are wrapping up the first terms for Daniel Matthews and Mark Sehorn, and a second term for Ben Salter, respectively.
The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department recently secured billboard space in Times Square in New York City Visitors near Father Duffy Square, a heavily trafficked pedestrian plaza, will be able to look up and across toward advertisements showcasing Oklahoma as a superb travel destination.
Academic excellence finalist and area high-schooler Kahleen Dabbs was recently named the Shawnee News-Star and Patriot Auto Group Student of the Year at the Best of Tri-County Area Preps awards banquet this month.
The case for a former Shawnee basketball coach originally charged with three felony counts will proceed with one count of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology, court records show, while two other felony counts were dismissed earlier this week.
Will Jones was selected as the new Superintendent of Dale Public Schools. According to Jones, it feels great to be in this new role and he looks forward to becoming part of the district.
As part of The Shawnee News-Star’s transition from former owner Gannett to new owner CherryRoad Media, all billing for subscriptions and advertising is now being handled locally through The Shawnee News-Star and CherryRoad Media.
April Taylor to speak about water issues, climate change at ECU ADA – April Taylor will be discussing water issues regarding climate change at East Central University 7 p.m. June 22.
Early voting begins Thursday, June 23, for voters in Pottawatomie County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day June 28, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
CONWAY, SC -- More than 2,000 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the semester.
Several years ago, I spoke at my father’s funeral and I could not hold back the tears. God had given me a great mentor to guide me through manhood. God was now taking him back. My father had achieved so much in his life, despite his lack of formal education. He had set a standard for me. He was my measuring stick. I felt my father’s shoes were too large to fill. However, I could not hide from my responsibilities. It was my turn. Would I falter under the pressure? Passing the family’s collective experience on to the next generation is a necessary part of building strong leadership within families. How can families preserve this rich knowledge base? Who is going to remind us of the old ways?