How to attract hummingbirds to the landscape
STILLWATER, Okla. – Hummingbirds seem to have the precision, speed and appeal of a U.S.
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UK’s Johnson scrambles to regain authority after rebellion LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was meeting his Cabinet and trying to patch up his tattered authority on Tuesday after surviving a no-confidence vote that has left him a severely weakened leader. Johnson vowed to “get on with the job” and focus on “what matters to the British people” — defined as the economy, health care and crime — after Conservative Party lawmakers voted by 211 to 148 to support him as leader.
Candidate filing begins June 13 for Tecumseh
Candidates interested in filing for Mayor or two Council Member seats for the City of Tecumseh will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, June 13.
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System achieves AAAHC re-accreditation
The Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System (ASTHS) has been re-accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this ambulatory health care organization from many other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety.
Shawnee seniors graduate from Oklahoma Connections Academy
Two Shawnee seniors, Bradie Clovis and Marion Shepard, graduated from the Oklahoma Connections Academy Saturday. Oklahoma Connections Academy, one of Oklahoma’s most experienced tuition-free, online public schools for students in grades K-12, honored the school’s 144 graduating high school seniors on Saturday.
Residents can offer Santa Fe Depot input
The City of Shawnee, as part of its visioning process for future use of the historic Santa Fe Depot, has added another meeting to the town hall schedule that will provide a residents a chance to give direct input to city officials.
How to request an emergency ballot for the June 28 Primary Election
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2022, and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
Avoid crop pest invasions with frequent field checks
STILLWATER, Okla. – As winter wheat is in the midst of being harvested, and summer crops are beginning to be planted, the best thing producers can do to protect their crops is check them regularly.