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News-Star Calendar items may be sent to vicky.misa@news-star.com or newsroom@news-star.com. Now through May 31 Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) staff, volunteers, victims and survivors, and… Login to continue reading Login…

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Shawnee celebrates the Class of 2024

Local reports Graduation ceremonies for Shawnee High School’s Class of 2024 were held Thursday evening at FireLake Arena. Be sure to check out the News-Star’s… Login to continue reading Login…

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CPN honored as education partner

Tina Bridenstine Citizen Potawatomi Nation Citizen Potawatomi Nation was honored this year as a Partner in Progress. Each year, Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology… Login to continue reading Login…

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Pott. County sales tax collections up in May

Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com Pottawatomie County sales tax collections in May show a nearly $70K increase in numbers compared to April and… Login to continue reading Login…

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Meeker schools receive $15K Avedis grant

Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com The Avedis Foundation has just awarded $15,000 to establish Meeker High School’s Leadership Students Impact Project. The program… Login to continue reading Login…

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Shawnee Mayor hopefuls share views on issues

Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com On Monday, the first of three local PAVE (Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education) forums was presented so… Login to continue reading Login…

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