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St. Benedict Fall Festival set Saturday
This year, St. Benedict Catholic Church’s annual carnival has been rebranded as its Fall Festival.
Ollie's opens Wednesday
Ollie's Bargain Outlet has officially announced its grand opening in Shawnee is set for 9 am. Wednesday.
Tecumseh holds on for 33-26 road triumph at McLoud
McLOUD - For the second week in a row, McLoud jumped to an early lead. But for the second week in a row, a high-scoring second half left them on the wrong side of the scoreboard as Tecumseh held on for a 33-26 win over the Redskins on their Homecoming night.
Davis pitches two shutouts as Bethel drills Morris
Lakin Davis notched two shutouts Thursday as the Bethel Lady Wildcats routed Morris by identical 11-0 scores in a doubleheader.
Hundreds attend Shawnee prayer vigil
“It’s not enough to stare up the steps, we must step up the stairs,” Vaclav Havel, first president of the Czech Republic, once said.
'Heathers: The Musical' on stage as SLT begins 58th year
Shawnee Little Theatre begins its 58th year of producing live community theatre this week with the opening of the Broadway musical “Heathers” on Friday. Based on the 1988 American teen dark comedy film, “Heathers: The Musical” will be performed for eight performances Sept.
SMS student interviews former NFL Player and Astronaut Leland Melvin
Shawnee Middle School 8th grader Isaiah Lightsey was recently given the opportunity to interview former NFL star and NASA astronaut Leland Melvin.
Bethel pulls away for 58-32 victory over McLoud
BETHEL ACRES - Everyone knows the fable about the tortoise and hare. Bethel and McLoud replayed a version of that story in the first half Friday night. In the second half, the tortoise won again, as Bethel pulled away for a 58-32 win.
Vickie White named September Teacher of the Month
Vickie White an educator from Earlsboro School, has been selected as the News-Star's August Teacher of the Month, an award sponsored by the News-Star and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.