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By Vicky O. Misa | Shawnee News-Star | USA Today Network The Shawnee News-Star According to an Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) announcement released Monday, some of the information rolled out with the COVID-19 vaccination process is no longer accurate. Oklahoma received updates Friday from Operation Warp Speed on what can now be expected for the state’s vaccine supply moving forward. “After previous communication with Operation Warp Speed about a reserved supply of second doses for both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, we learned that no such stockpile exists,” OSDH reports. Though Operation Warp Speed (OWS) previously shared there would be a significant increase in supply provided to states in the short term, OSDH reports it received word that such an increase will not occur in the short term. ....
By Vicky O. Misa | Shawnee News-Star | USA Today Network The Shawnee News-Star As many are struggling to outlast the negative impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army continues to fight the good fight, helping those in need. Salvation Army-Shawnee Capt. Patrick Connelly said 2020 s Red Kettle program that just wrapped up a few weeks ago yielded $71,234.17 just under last year s figures. The Salvation Army in Shawnee has operated with budget deficits over the last several years, he said. “The funds raised this season will enable us to continue the programs and services our community has come to expect,” Connelly said. ....
• Walter P Moore “Staff reviewed the SOQ’s, shortlisted, and interviewed four respondents who had the highest ranked SOQs,” Barkhimer said. The four were CEC, Freese and Nichols, Olsson and Poe and Associates, Inc. “Staff is asking for authorization to begin negotiations with CEC, to develop a scope/fee contract for professional design services that will be brought back before commission for approval,” he said. In other business, commissioners will decide whether to amend city code establishing a fee-in-lieu of providing detention facilities for water runoff. “If it is determined pursuant to the City Code, the Subdivision Regulations as adopted and incorporated within the City Code, or the City Engineer that detention facilities are required for the development of property, the developer may pay a fee-in-lieu of providing said detention facilities to the City of Shawnee if it is determined by the City Engineer that the runoff from the development ....
By Vicky O. Misa | Shawnee News-Star | USA Today Network The Shawnee News-Star The Surf Bar now has some extra breathing room, establishing its new home last week at a larger site at 4392 N. Union. The business is owned and operated by Tyler Huebert, along with his longtime girlfriend Westie Sparks and his father, Scott Huebert. The Surf Bar features several all-vegan smoothies and berry bowls without the use of added sweeteners. “We could not be happier with our new neighbor,” Dr. Priscilla Larsen, of Sky Ortho, said. “Not only are Tyler and his crew a great success story, but their delicious smoothies are a healthy option for our orthodontic patients.” ....
Shawnee sales tax up for January By Vicky O. Misa | Shawnee News-Star | USA Today Network The Shawnee News-Star Thanks to months of a tightened belt to its projected budget first a 12.5 percent reduction now loosened to an 8.5 percent reduction the Shawnee city sales tax collection report for January continues to show steady numbers, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley Neel, finance director and city treasurer, reports the sales tax deposit was $2,047,293.89, including interest of $1,424.75, to be allocated as follows: • General Fund $1,169,882.23 • 2018 Capital Improvements Fund $292,470.56 • Capital Improvements Fund $226,664.69 • Street Improvements Fund $255,911.73 • Economic Development Fund $29,247.06 • Police Sales Tax Fund $36,558.81 • Fire Sales Tax Fund $36,558.81 ....