Editor’s note: The following is a submitted candidate announcement. Candidates who choose to submit announcements in local races can email them to kimberly.morava@news-star.com. One announcement per candidate, up to 500 words, can be submitted with a photo. The deadline for submitted announcements for 2022 elections is May 27.
The Miss America Organization is one of the nation’s leading achievement programs and one of the world’s largest providers of scholarship assistance for young women. This assistance is not just for the handful of young women who become Miss America, but is available to all young women who compete in the state and local competitions as well.
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Since the start of the pandemic, more and more people are talking about mental health. An increasing number of folks are starting to see it for what it is: one important component of your overall health and well-being, just like your physical health. But mental health conditions, resources, and conversations can still feel complicated and out of reach.
Families and foodies alike will delight at the 31st Annual Chuck Wagon Festival, a celebration of Western and Native American history, art and cuisine for all ages held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 28-29.
It’s Way-Back Wednesday. This week’s group of photos show some children participating in one of Shawnee’s former festivals – Krazee Days.
Enrollment is open for Seminole State College’s next slate of summer courses. The College’s second fiveweek summer term begins on June 21 and concludes on July 22.
The Pottawatomie County Election Board offers special services to military and overseas voters along with their spouses and dependents, making it easier for them to vote. All eligible applicants must complete a Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) in order to access benefits.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 1 of a three-part series, as three Republicans battle to claim the local seat for District Attorney, a position presiding over Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties. The election is June 28.]
Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon 287 graduates during Spring Commencement May 21. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium.