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Mulready says Get Ready Part III: After the Storm

May 13, 2022

Recovering from a disaster can be challenging and stressful. Most natural disasters happen unexpectedly and can significantly impact your mental and physical health. Fortunately, the state of Oklahoma has excellent disaster assistance resources. Knowing how to access them makes the recovery process faster and less stressful. This Mulready Says Get Ready Part III: After the Storm offers some general advice on steps to take after disaster strikes. Here are three important post-disaster steps to remember:

May 13, 2022

MUSKOGEE, Okla. (AP) — A former Oklahoma death row inmate and tribal citizen whose case led to a landmark ruling on tribal sovereignty was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison by a federal judge.

Prague celebrates Kolache Festival

May 12, 2022

Fun and sweet kolaches were abundant as the city of Prague held its annual Kolache Festival Saturday, May 7. According to Sharon Maggard, Second Vice President and Publicity Chairman, various winners were announced.

May 12, 2022

Democrats’ bill would make Roe v. Wade law, and expand it WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats’ abortion legislation is “very simple,” as it would enshrine into federal law the landmark 1973 Roe v.

State superintendent launches statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

May 12, 2022

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announces that the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is investing $2.5 million in federal pandemic relief funds to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to all 77 counties in Oklahoma.

Then and Now: Western Sizzlin’ and China Buffet

May 12, 2022

Then and Now: Though many things come and go, much of what remains in Shawnee displays hints of days gone by. This week shows Western Sizzlin, a restaurant that opened in Shawnee August 1982.

May 12, 2022

Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) is requesting proposals from nonprofits providing youth supports across the state, including both urban and rural areas, to collaboratively serve low-income families. This RFP comes as the agency launches the second round of funding for its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) investment strategy aimed at aligning the work of the State and private partners to more deeply serve local communities.

News-Star lists candidate announcement guidelines

May 12, 2022

It’s an election year with many local offices up for election, so The Shawnee News-Star is listing its usual candidate announcement guidelines for those who choose to submit them this election year.

News-Star outlines website, e-edition assistance

May 12, 2022

The News-Star’s new website and design recently launched. The e-edition paywall is temporarily down as part of the transition, but once re-established, current digital subscribers will need to sign in again and reset their passwords as the News-Star has transitioned from former owner Gannett to new owner CherryRoad Media. As a reminder, the former News-Star app didn’t move over and is no longer being updated. Digital readers should go directly to www.newsstar.com and view the e-edition on the new digital viewer.

Oklahoma statewide average gas price reaches new record high

May 12, 2022

(May 11) - Oklahoma’s statewide average gas price reached a new high of $3.98 per gallon breaking the previous record of $3.95 set on July 16, 2008, but remains one of the cheapest states in the country.