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Citywide Spring Clean-Up Day In Shawnee, April 15th

Residents of Shawnee have the opportunity to get involved in the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Great American Clean-up #GACinOK or the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Trash-off on Saturday, Apr. 15, 2023. Hazardous Waste Materials will also be accepted that day.

Benefit Concert At Ritz For Rose Rock Habitat For Humanity

Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Announces Benefit Concert at the Ritz Theater to Celebrate Service Expansion into Pottawatomie County Shawnee, Oklahoma - Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce a benefit concert at the historic Ritz Theater in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Saturday, April 22nd.
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County Democratics Elect Officials

The Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, Alicia Andrews, spoke at the 2023 Pottawatomie County Democrats Convention, April 8 at the Shawnee Public Library. Andrews discussed plans for the State Convention in June, and encouraged attendees to be proud to be Democrats.
Members of the Bethel High School Jazz Band perform, led by Steve Smith, during the 7th Annual Bethel Band Boosters Car Show on April 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Members of the Bethel High School Jazz Band perform, led by Steve Smith, during the 7th Annual Bethel Band Boosters Car Show on April 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Band Boosters Hold 7th Annual Car Show

For the seventh year, the western parking lot of Bethel High School was filled with colorful cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and the Bethel Jazz Band could be heard performing.

“We’re Here For Good” Nomination Deadline Tomorrow

The Avedis Foundation reminds the public of its approaching April 14 deadline for nominations for the Michelle Briggs “We’re Here for Good” Service Award, created as an annual recognition of an individual who has provided exemplary service to the community.

A $6 Rate Increase Approved For Tecumseh Utilities

Tecumseh City Council officials met last Monday, April 3, for a regular meeting, approving several construction and improvement agenda items. For those who utilize Tecumseh utilities, a $6.00 fee will be added to the monthly utilities payment starting June 30, 2023.
Retired Asher Baseball Coach Murl Bowen was recently one of three honored at a Silo baseball game for being in the top 10 with the most wins nationwide. The other two were his nephews, Billy Jack Bowen and Randy Bowen. The elder Bowen had an all-time record of 2,115-349 from 1959 to 1998. He poses here with his 2023 Prep Nation Lifetime Achievement Award and his Prep Nation GOAT Award. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Retired Asher Baseball Coach Murl Bowen was recently one of three honored at a Silo baseball game for being in the top 10 with the most wins nationwide. The other two were his nephews, Billy Jack Bowen and Randy Bowen. The elder Bowen had an all-time record of 2,115-349 from 1959 to 1998. He poses here with his 2023 Prep Nation Lifetime Achievement Award and his Prep Nation GOAT Award. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pottawatomie Profiles

Murl Bowen, of Asher, has led a life dedicated to baseball. He grew up playing baseball in Little League, high school and college. And he achieved great success in the 39 years he coached baseball at Asher High School.