Articles from the December 26, 2019 edition
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IFYR 2020 Stays In Shawnee, OK
Yes, the 2020 International Youth Finals Rodeo will be in Shawnee. That was the vote of the Shawnee...
Native American Leaders Unite Against Renegotiations
Local Native American leaders last week reaffirmed their united stance against Gov. Kevin Stitt’s...
Despite Cutbacks, Public Safety Center In The Green
Even with low inmate counts and no money from the county, the Pottawatomie County Safety Center has...
Hobby Lobby Presents Green Campus To OBU
Hobby Lobby and the Green Family formally announced their donation of the former St. Gregory's...
Chamber Seeks New Director
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce will begin 2020 with the search for a new executive director....
The First One
Have you ever heard of William Blount or the East Tennessee town of Blountville? We certainly have....
Letter To The Editor: Bike Lanes Are Proven Economic Driver
EDITOR The Countywide & Sun: I am excited we are a Blue Zones Project community, the first of its...
Senate Review: More Emergency Certifications Needed
According to the Oklahoma State School Board Association (OSSBA), there were nearly 600 teaching...
Isa May (Fuchs) Smith
Isa May (Fuchs) Smith died on Dec. 21, 2019, surrounded by her family at home near Macomb,...
Letha "Jo" Dockrey
Letha “Jo” Dockrey, 81, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, died peacefully at home on Dec. 19, 2019. Jo was...
Chester Richard Reese
Chester Richard Reese, 71, of Checotah, Oklahoma, died Dec. 18, 2019. He was born April 23, 1948,...
Debbie J. Hume
Debbie J. Hume died Dec. 19, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. Debbie was born Feb. 24, 1956,...
Georgia Lea Gettle
Georgia Lea Gettle, 89, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in her home. Graveside...
Truman Franklin Rankins
Former Enid resident Truman Franklin Rankins, 85, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at his home in...
Shawnee Library Closing For Month
The Shawnee Public Library will undergo an interior remodel during January and will have some...
Apply For Absentee Ballots
Voters who want to vote by mail for the 2020 Election Year should submit their absentee ballot...
West Law Firm Continues Coat Giveaway Tradition
Now in its 11th year, The West Law Firm -- along with The Salvation Army of Shawnee -- celebrates a...
Wanette, Macomb, Maud Play Last Games of 2019
Macomb Hornets swept several in-county schools in a triumphant last week of 2019. First at home,...
Shawnee Girls, Boys Nab Two Wins Against Ada
The packed crowd at Shawnee's home opener against Ada was treated with an exciting night of...
Bethel Wrestlers Start New Year On Top
Even after a one-point, 43-42 loss in a home duel against Chandler last week, the Bethel Wildcats...
Savages And Lady Savages Sweep The Harrah Panthers
The Savages and Lady Savages ended the pre-Christmas break with a home sweep over very good Harrah...
'The Marvelous Wonderettes' Takes The Ritz Stage Jan. 4, 5
The downtown Ritz Theatre will turn back the clock to the '50s and '60s as Shawnee Little Theatre ta...
Shawnee Beautification Committee Wins State Recognition For Its Work
More than 650 Oklahoma citizens, four former Governors, two cabinet secretaries, and three state...