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Joshua McCleskey (Sophmore, Cinderella’s Father), Natalie Bright (Senior, Cinderella), Josie Watson (Freshman, Florinda), Madeline Carlson (Freshman, Lucinda) will take the stage in OBU Theatre’s presentation of “Into The Woods JR. in the Black Box Theatre inside the Sarkeys Center. Photo provided

Joshua McCleskey (Sophmore, Cinderella’s Father), Natalie Bright (Senior, Cinderella), Josie Watson (Freshman, Florinda), Madeline Carlson (Freshman, Lucinda) will take the stage in OBU Theatre’s presentation of “Into The Woods JR. in the Black Box Theatre inside the Sarkeys Center. Photo provided

OBU Theatre To Present ‘Into The Woods JR’ Beginning Oct. 19

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The stage is set, and the enchantment is about to begin as Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre proudly presents “Into the Woods JR.
Asher eighth-grader Alice Middleton paints on the face of Everest Headley, 7, of McLoud, during the Second Annual Macomb 21st CCLC Trade Days on Sept. 28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher eighth-grader Alice Middleton paints on the face of Everest Headley, 7, of McLoud, during the Second Annual Macomb 21st CCLC Trade Days on Sept. 28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Second Annual Macomb Trade Days

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Second Annual Macomb Trade Days
The Shawnee High School Fall Homecoming Court poses following the coronation ceremony, held at OBU on Oct. 6. Shown, from left, are Kendall Howard and Zoe Davis, representing FFA; Traydn Rakestraw and Clara Timmons, for swim; Isaac Hodges for football and Ryandi Cruce for fastpitch softball; King Delmone Miller for football and Queen Maryl Lewellen for volleyball; Dalton Hall for Esports and Reagan Atwood for cheer; and Riley Cooper and Kaitlyn Parsons for band. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Shawnee High School Fall Homecoming Court poses following the coronation ceremony, held at OBU on Oct. 6. Shown, from left, are Kendall Howard and Zoe Davis, representing FFA; Traydn Rakestraw and Clara Timmons, for swim; Isaac Hodges for football and Ryandi Cruce for fastpitch softball; King Delmone Miller for football and Queen Maryl Lewellen for volleyball; Dalton Hall for Esports and Reagan Atwood for cheer; and Riley Cooper and Kaitlyn Parsons for band. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wolves Assemble: Shawnee High School Fall Homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Steven and Ashley Radford, Seminole Auto Sales, won the bidding war for the first cake sold during the live auction at the Project Safe Honey Do Auction Event. The couple purchased the cake for $2,600. The second matching bidder was Hollie Coffman. $14,000 was raised during the cake auction and then doubled with the matching funds from the Paul Milburn Foundation. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Steven and Ashley Radford, Seminole Auto Sales, won the bidding war for the first cake sold during the live auction at the Project Safe Honey Do Auction Event. The couple purchased the cake for $2,600. The second matching bidder was Hollie Coffman. $14,000 was raised during the cake auction and then doubled with the matching funds from the Paul Milburn Foundation. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Honey Do Auction Raises Over $167,000

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Including donations, matching funds, and the live and silent auctions, approximately $167,000 was raised at the Project SAFE Honey Do Auction last Thursday.

Pott. County Cattlemen’s Associations’ Beef Quiz Bowl Returns

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association is bringing back the Beef Quiz Bowl on Nov. 4. For its second year, it will be held at the W.P. Wood THS Alumni Center at 10 am. And any high school student in Pottawatomie County is invited to try their hand at this 100-question multiple-choice test.
This Is What I’ve Got, Pops Motto Is To Make Do

This Is What I’ve Got, Pops Motto Is To Make Do

This Is What I’ve Got, Pops Motto Is To Make Do

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Pops, a very quiet, weather-worn, softspoken man shared a glimpse of his life on the streets, its hardships and a few of the lessons he had learned. The conversation was not easily flowing like the others had been. He would answer the questions and sometimes give a little detail.

Shawnee Approves Application For $1 Million Grant

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
In a special meeting held Friday, Sept. 29, The Shawnee City Commission acknowledged the resignation of Ward 3 Commissioner Travis Flood, effective Sept. 26. Please find the article on page A6 for a deeper look into the reasons behind Flood’s resignation.
Pictured left, Princess Anna, aka Rachelle Briscoe of Shawnee, enjoys a free “Frozen” treat at the Johnson Festival held on September 30th at the Horseshoe Bend Community Center. Countywide/ Sun Julie Talton

Pictured left, Princess Anna, aka Rachelle Briscoe of Shawnee, enjoys a free “Frozen” treat at the Johnson Festival held on September 30th at the Horseshoe Bend Community Center. Countywide/ Sun Julie Talton

Johnson Festival Held Sept. 30

News Staff
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Pictured left, Princess Anna, aka Rachelle Briscoe of Shawnee, enjoys a free “Frozen” treat at the Johnson Festival held on September 30th at the Horseshoe Bend Community Center.
Former Ward 3 Shawnee City Commissioner Travis Flood. File Photo

Former Ward 3 Shawnee City Commissioner Travis Flood. File Photo

Flood Shares The Harder Side Of Serving On A Board

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 5, 2023
When Former City Commissioner Travis Flood made the decision to resign from the Shawnee City Commission board, it was not a quick decision. It was a decision that took time to realize and then take action.