The discussion of establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district was a key topic at the McLoud Town Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24. Mayor Daniel McClure introduced the idea, noting a potential application for an RV park. He explained that, while additional protective measures were put…
McLoud Town Council Explores Tax Increment Financing
Cohen Klupenger, 4, of Shawnee, won the 5-and-Under Costume Contest during the Enchanted Woodland event, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Oct. 26. Shawnee Director of Tourism Stacy Cramer Moore estimates there were about 40 entries each for the two age divisions of the costume contest. Moore said she suggested to the organizations and businesses who had booths to bring 500 pieces of candy and most ran out. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the mummification process, as Princess Tutu lays in front of him, during Mummy Day at the museum on Oct. 26. Tutu was mummified in 332 B.C. in the Faiyum district of Egypt, and was gifted to the Glen Island Museum in 1898, according to https://www.mgmoa-gallery.com/tutu-mummy-cnxk. When that museum went bankrupt, Father Gregory Gerrer purchased Tutu at auction. The MGMOA also has an unidentified mummy from the Roman era.
Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the mummification process, as Princess Tutu lays in front of him, during Mummy Day at the museum on Oct. 26. Tutu was mummified in 332 B.C. in the Faiyum district of Egypt, and was gifted to the Glen Island Museum in…
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners spent the majority of its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25, hearing presentations from Civic Plus and the Child Advocacy Center.The Civic Plus presentation revealed a more digital style of creating, storing, and presenting agendas and all the…
Shawnee's Harlee Bullard makes a block during the OSSAA Class 5A Volleyball State Tournament quarterfinals against Mount St. Mary, held at Moore High School on Oct. 24. The Lady Wolves lost, 0-3. They end the season with a record of 28-11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
North Rock Creek’s Cross Country girls team qualified for the state championship. Pictured above are Abby Bloyed and Jaynie Ford as they compete in the Regional meet.
North Rock Creek’s Cross Country
The Bethel High School 2025 seniors in the Pride of Bethel Marching Band play “We Go Together” from “Grease” for their final halftime performance, during the district home game, Oct. 25. Bethel’s Senior Night ceremony was held before the game. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Tecumseh senior Kaeson Pine catches a pass in the endzone for a touchdown during the district home game with Chickasha on Oct. 25. The Savages lost in overtime, 41-47. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
After two straight Thursday night games, Tecumseh got a Friday night game at home, but it didn’t start well for the home team. The Savages received the opening kickoff and fumbled the ball, and Chickasha recovered the ball deep in Tecumseh territory.After falling on the fumble, the Chicks went from…
Members of Leadership Shawnee class with Bill and Nancy Ford deliver a Buddy Bench to Jefferson Elementary. Pictured from left are David Dinsmore, Kat Franklin, Bill Ford, Nancy Ford, April Grant (Habitat for Humanity), Jessica Nickerson and Vince Brackett. Photo provided by SPS
Shawnee, OK — October 28, 2024 – Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the installation of new “Buddy Benches” across its campuses, thanks to a partnership with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity, 2024-25 Leadership Shawnee class, and the generous support of local sponsors. Designed to foster…
Ten student delegates and three adults from Nikaho, Japan, visited its sister city, Shawnee, this past week. After visiting many sites around Shawnee, the groups headed to the airport early this morning for the trip home. Photo provided
Shawnee, OK, Oct. 29, 2024 - A delegation from Nikaho, Japan, was welcomed at Will Roger ’s Airport by Shawnee Sister City Council members, former Shawnee delegates, and host families on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. The delegation included ten students and three adults from Nikaho. The host families…
Building a Better Mouse Trap
Last StandDon’t freak out; we have a mouse in the house. My first inclination is to scream Eek! while standing on a table holding up my skirt hem in a sexy pinup pose, but I don’t. First, I’m too old to be a “Pinup.” Second, Mr. Right and I live amidst rural forestry. Mice get in; any opening that…
Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the mummification process, as Princess Tutu lays in front of him, during Mummy Day at the museum on Oct. 26. Tutu was mummified in 332 B.C. in the Faiyum district of Egypt, and was gifted to the Glen Island Museum in 1898, according to https://www.mgmoa-gallery.com/tutu-mummy-cnxk. When that museum went bankrupt, Father Gregory Gerrer purchased Tutu at auction. The MGMOA also has an unidentified mummy from the Roman era.
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Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the…
Inside Lisle Drug, approximately 1917, A.C. Lisle, Sr. (center) poses with a couple of friends. Photo provided by McLoud Historical Society
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Put on your poodle skirt, slather your hair with Brylcreem, and come have a soda or sundae at…
Assistant District Attorney Lori McConnell (left), Child Advocacy Center of Central OK Director Kaycee Campbell, and Forensic Interviewer Vanessa Guinn address the County Commissioners about the need for additional space due to the new Hearsay Law. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell
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Lori McConnel with the Pottawatomie County District Attorney’s Office joined Child Advocacy of…
McLoud Town Council Explores Tax Increment Financing
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The discussion of establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district was a key topic at the McLoud Town Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24. Mayor Daniel McClure introduced the idea, noting a potential application for an RV park. He explained that, while additional protective measures were put in place a couple of years ago— including two extra hearings for specific permits—the applicant must submit a formal request to begin the process.
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Cohen Klupenger, 4, of Shawnee, won the 5-and-Under Costume Contest during the Enchanted Woodland event, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Oct. 26. Shawnee Director of Tourism Stacy Cramer Moore estimates there were about 40 entries each for the two age divisions of the costume contest. Moore said she suggested to the organizations and businesses who had booths to bring 500 pieces of candy and most ran out. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
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The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners spent the majority of its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25, hearing presentations from Civic Plus and the…
Members of Leadership Shawnee class with Bill and Nancy Ford deliver a Buddy Bench to Jefferson Elementary. Pictured from left are David Dinsmore, Kat Franklin, Bill Ford, Nancy Ford, April Grant (Habitat for Humanity), Jessica Nickerson and Vince Brackett. Photo provided by SPS
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Shawnee, OK — October 28, 2024 – Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the installation of new “Buddy Benches” across its campuses, thanks to a…
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Shawnee's Harlee Bullard makes a block during the OSSAA Class 5A Volleyball State Tournament quarterfinals against Mount St. Mary, held at Moore High School on Oct. 24. The Lady Wolves lost, 0-3. They end the season with a record of 28-11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
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North Rock Creek’s Cross Country girls team qualified for the state championship. Pictured above are Abby Bloyed and Jaynie Ford as they compete in the Regional meet.
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North Rock Creek’s Cross Country
The Bethel High School 2025 seniors in the Pride of Bethel Marching Band play “We Go Together” from “Grease” for their final halftime performance, during the district home game, Oct. 25. Bethel’s Senior Night ceremony was held before the game. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
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