Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust celebrates Tobacco 21 anniversary
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is marking the two-year anniversary of an Oklahoma law that raised the minimum age of sale for tobacco products from 18 to 21. Gov.
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OSU scientist discovers a wheat gene that increases grain yield
STILLWATER, Okla. – Building the genetic make up for the ideal wheat crop is no easy task.
Monitor and maintain for optimum pond performance
Eastern and central Oklahoma have experienced heavy rains during the past few weeks, and the precipitation gives landowners an opportunity to evaluate their ponds. In a general purpose pond as well as one available to livestock, Marley Beem, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist in aquaculture, said landowners should monitor the overflow structures, such as an internal standpipe, for floating debris.
Shawnee High School hosts graduation for Class of 2022
Friends and family gathered for the Shawnee High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony Monday night. The event began with the Processional as the graduates entered the outdoor ceremony at Jim Thorpe Stadium while the Shawnee High School band performed “Pomp and Circumstance.” Future sailor for the U.S.
SPD boosts lake patrol ahead of holiday, summer season
Shawnee Twin Lakes has been a hot topic lately. City leaders and residents have been navigating through months of discussion and deliberation to update lake regulations, and now, with the upcoming rush of summer activities looming, it’s game on for tackling some resident concerns – like needing lake patrol.
Singer Ruslana seeks Turkey’s help for Ukrainian fighters
ISTANBUL (AP) — A Ukrainian singer and former Eurovision song contest winner appealed to Turkey’s president on Monday to save Ukrainian fighters from the besieged city of Mariupol amid Russia’s war.
Pott. County Commissioners make changes to indigent policy
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners discussed and made changes to the county’s indigent policy during their regular meeting Monday. According to District 2 Commissioner Randy Thomas, commissioners voted to implement a stronger vetting process for those who wish to utilize indigent services.
Calendar of Events from May 18
Please send items for the calendar to Elisabeth Slay, eslay@news-star.com and/or newsroom@news-star.com. May 18 The Senior Recreation Center at 401 N.
SSC professor attends National Mathematics Forum
Seminole State College Assistant Professor of Math and STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter recently attended the Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences (CBMS) Forum in Reston, Virginia. The theme of the forum was High School to College Mathematics Pathways.
Oklahoma Historical Society awards inaugural field trip grant
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) announces that the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur has been named as the first recipient of a grant through the Oklahoma Transportation Grant program. The grant will provide transportation reimbursement for 40 ninth through 12th grade students to visit the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.