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Shawn Singleton named Amazing Teacher of the Year
Kim Morava The Shawnee News-Star kimberly.morava@news-star.com SHAWNEE — Shawn Singleton, a history teacher at North Rock Creek High School, has been named the 2024 Shawnee News-Star and Patriot Auto Group Teacher of the Year, an award that allows to him drive a courtesy vehicle from Patriot Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Chandler for one full…
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Roof work ongoing at Santa Fe Depot
From staff reports Roof work was continuing Tuesday at Shawnee’s Santa Fe Depot in downtown Shawnee. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974, the Santa Fe Depot was built in 1903 and 1904. The historic training depot building is under renovation – at least in part. In December the city of Shawnee…
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Your guide to car insurance savings
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready Like with homeowners insurance, the cost of car insurance has steadily increased over the past few years. We at the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) understand the frustration Oklahomans experience when they see higher coverage costs. Remember some factors that determine premiums, such as your age and location, cannot be changed. However,…