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Pet Talk: Caring for dogs with special needs

Special to the News-Star Special-needs dogs exist on a spectrum that may include those with physical impairments — such as missing, deformed, or paralyzed limbs; blindness; or deafness — with…

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Remembering the fallen, honoring Gold Star families

Local and staff reports The US Veterans MC of Oklahoma held its 4th annual Memorial Day Ride to Remember over the Memorial Day weekend and held a ceremony at Shawnee’s Woodland Veterans Park. The club, which is comprised of veterans and is dedicated to helping other veterans and honoring those who have sacrificed their lives…

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Shawnee Splash Water Park now open for summer fun

Local reports Shawnee Splash Water Park in downtown Shawnee is now open for the summer. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/shawneesplash The Shawnee hotspot has been featured on Oklahoma’s Official Travel and Tourism site as one of the Top Water Parks in Oklahoma.

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Honoring Sacrifice

On Memorial Day, a solemn day of remembrance, it’s crucial to reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who laid down their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day is not just a day off or a time for barbecues; it’s a time to pause and pay tribute to those…

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State Senate District 17 seat hopefuls share views on issues

Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star vicky.misa@news-star.com Recently, the second of three local PAVE (Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education) forums was presented so residents could get a glimpse of where the four state Senate…

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Pet Talk: Caring for dogs with special needs

Special to the News-Star Special-needs dogs exist on a spectrum that may include those with physical impairments — such as missing, deformed, or paralyzed limbs; blindness; or deafness — with behavioral issues such as separation…