Shawnee Forward is proud to announce that President and CEO Crystal Romanyszyn, CAE, IOM, has successfully earned the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals. This prestigious certification, offered jointly by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Foundation, underscores Crystal’s commitment to fostering economic and workforce growth in the region.
Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the completion of a significant infrastructure upgrade: the installation of a new freezer for the district’s Child Nutrition program. This essential improvement was made possible thanks to the community’s support in passing the April 2024 bond issue.
A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 3E and Rock Creek Road Sunday night killed a Shawnee man and injured two other people, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.
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SEMINOLE — On January 8, 2025, Lisa Moss walked free from incarceration after a Seminole County judge granted her immediate release under the Oklahoma Survivors’ Act. Moss’s sentence of Life Without Parole was reduced to 30 years.
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On Monday, Pottawatomie County's new sheriff took his official oath of office. Sheriff Freeland Wood was sworn into office by Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Douglas L.
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is announcing a planned power outage near the Wannette area, scheduled for the week of January 20, weather permitting. This outage is expected to last approximately 8 hours and is part of a preplanned project aimed at improving service reliability for members.
Kelly Michael Renken, a teacher at Tecumseh Middle School, has been selected as the News-Star’s December Teacher of the Month, an award sponsored by the News-Star and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Renken teaches 6th-8th grade and has spent his 14-year career as a teacher at Tecumseh Middle School.
ECU ADA, Okla. – East Central University is seeking nominations for awards to be presented at its traditional “Evening of Honors and Recognition” set for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close