The deadly mass shooting at an Oklahoma medical office by a man who blamed his surgeon for continuing pain following an operation on his back underscores the escalating threat of violence doctors have faced in recent years.
ADA – East Central University is recognizing area students for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2022 semester by naming them to the Dean’s Honor Roll. The Dean’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who maintain a 3.3 GPA for all their coursework.
East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2022 semester by naming them to the President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll is re The President’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn A’s in all of their courses for a perfect 4.0 GPA.
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) reports that unemployment claims declined across all reporting categories for the week ending May 21. “Oklahoma continues to stand out as a leader for economic strength and recovery, and we are proud to see claims decreases in every reporting category,” said OESC Executive Director Shelley Zumwalt.
Back to Oregon with Nancy Buley and the J Frank Schmidt and Son Tree Company (JFS). Nancy explained experimental trees never go to market. They are first chosen for their unique traits including diversity of genes, adaptability to climate change, resiliency in tough urban environments, resistance to diseases and pests, easy care and profitability. These trees are grown in test blocks for potential introduction later. Trees may be cultivars, nativars and natives.
Many gathered for events and ceremonies throughout Shawnee for Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. The Shawnee Veterans of Foreign Wars held Memorial Day services at Resthaven Cemetery, Fairview Cemetery and Woodland Veterans Memorial Park.
The deadline to register to vote or update registration for the June 28 Primary is quickly approaching, according to a reminder from the Oklahoma State Election Board. Voter registration applications and updates must be received or postmarked no later than Friday, June 3.
Homeless Coordinator Erika Genty recently offered an update on the city’s efforts to address the homelessness situation in town. First, she outlined some of the goals of the homeless program.
CORRECTION In an article published May 29, titled, PAVE forum: Residents question DA hopefuls, The Shawnee News-Star erroneously mistyped “contract,” instead of “crime type,” in D.A. candidate David Hammer’s response to a question at a recent PAVE forum.
METRO Please send items for the calendar to Elisabeth Slay, eslay@news-star.com and/or newsroom@news-star.com. June 3 Check out Free Movie Night at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 39307 W.