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Short Agenda For County

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
It was a very short meeting of the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners Monday, Aug. 28. Emergency Management Director Chad Larman reported that there were still some issues with the weather siren located on the roof of the new administration building.

Early Voting Opens Sept. 7

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Early voting begins Thursday, Sept. 7, for voters in Pottawatomie County and ends Friday Sept. 9. The County Election Board, located at 330 N. Broadway, Shawnee, will be open 8 am to 6 pm on these dates for early voting.
Tecumseh Cheerleaders Addison Taron and David Lawrence, both sophomores, judge a 1949 GMC truck belonging to Larry Higgs of South Rock Creek at the Third Annual Tecumseh High School Cheer Booster Club Car Show on Aug. 26. Higgs said the truck belonged to his late wife, Wailene, who picked out the “Black Cherry” paint before she passed. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Cheerleaders Addison Taron and David Lawrence, both sophomores, judge a 1949 GMC truck belonging to Larry Higgs of South Rock Creek at the Third Annual Tecumseh High School Cheer Booster Club Car Show on Aug. 26. Higgs said the truck belonged to his late wife, Wailene, who picked out the “Black Cherry” paint before she passed. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Third Annual THS Cheer Booster Club Car Show

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Third Annual THS Cheer Booster Club Car Show
Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt recognized BancFirst, SSM Health, and Shawnee Mills for their donations for the West Farrall street welcome sign. The sign welcomes visitors to Shawnee and to Dunbar Heights as they exit 177 on the south side of town. Pictured from left are David Henry - Dunbar Heights committee, Angi Mohr - SSM Health, Joe Ford - Shawnee Mills, Bolt, Mike Affentranger - BancFirst, Rick Young - Dunbar Heights committee, and Ward 3 Commissioner Travis Flood. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt recognized BancFirst, SSM Health, and Shawnee Mills for their donations for the West Farrall street welcome sign. The sign welcomes visitors to Shawnee and to Dunbar Heights as they exit 177 on the south side of town. Pictured from left are David Henry - Dunbar Heights committee, Angi Mohr - SSM Health, Joe Ford - Shawnee Mills, Bolt, Mike Affentranger - BancFirst, Rick Young - Dunbar Heights committee, and Ward 3 Commissioner Travis Flood. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Shawnee Moves To Second Phase Of Lake Dam Repairs

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 31, 2023
After roll call and before jumping into the nuts and bolts of the monthly City of Shawnee Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, Aug. 21, Mayor Ed Bolt recognized BancFirst, SSM Health, and Shawnee Mills for their donations for the West Farrall welcome sign.
People of all ages enjoyed touring the Chinook Cargo Helicopter (CH47) F Model during Cops N’ Kids at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Aug. 26. Flown by U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Mike McGill with the help of Flight Engineer First Sgt. Robert Calvert, the helicopter traveled from Lexington, OK, and tried to get to the event early so it wouldn’t cause havoc. The CH47 was the Cops N’ Kids Mystery Display this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

People of all ages enjoyed touring the Chinook Cargo Helicopter (CH47) F Model during Cops N’ Kids at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Aug. 26. Flown by U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Mike McGill with the help of Flight Engineer First Sgt. Robert Calvert, the helicopter traveled from Lexington, OK, and tried to get to the event early so it wouldn’t cause havoc. The CH47 was the Cops N’ Kids Mystery Display this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Cops N’ Kids Features Chinook Helicopter, Harness Ride

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Cops N’ Kids was back for its fifth non-consecutive year, offering several new surprises at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Aug. 26.

Countyline: Aug. 24-31, 2023

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Thursday,  24th MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. LEGION DANCE — 7:00 pm, American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. Friday, 25th COMMUNITY DINNER — 6-8 pm, Revive Free Will Baptist Church, 121 N.

Shawnee Student Among Historic ECU Class

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
East Central University is proud to announce that nine outstanding Political Science and Legal Studies majors will enter law school in the Fall of 2023. This remarkable group of students represents the largest and most diverse class to date produced by the Department of Politics, Law and Society.
OBU Students Volunteer To Serve Shawnee

OBU Students Volunteer To Serve Shawnee

OBU Students Volunteer To Serve Shawnee

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Several hundred OBU students, including freshmen, transfers and upperclassmen, as well as OBU employees, spent Monday morning, Aug. 21, serving the Shawnee community.
United Way Shawnee Recovery Fund Receives $50K from BancFirst

United Way Shawnee Recovery Fund Receives $50K from BancFirst

United Way Shawnee Recovery Fund Receives $50K from BancFirst

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The United Way of Pottawatomie County’s Shawnee Recovery Fund has received a $50,000 donation from BancFirst and Banc-First Insurance. This donation will fund recovery efforts for the community affected by the April 19, 2023 Shawnee Tornado.