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Amendments To City Charter Approved To Go To Voters

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Shawnee Board of City Commissioners was all present and ready to start the meeting Monday evening at 6 pm, but there were issues getting all members signed in to the new software, so the meeting began at about 6:13. Mayor Ed Bolt said, “I apologize for the delay.
Dr. Aaron Espolt is pictured with his family above. Photo provided

Dr. Aaron Espolt is pictured with his family above. Photo provided

Shawnee Hires Espolt As New Superintendent

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education voted at a special board meeting Wednesday, Mar. 1, to hire Dr. Aaron Espolt, current SPS assistant superintendent and chief financial officer, as superintendent of the district beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.

SRC Nine-Weeks Honor Roll Students

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
South Rock Creek Public Schools has released the names of honor roll students for their third nineweeks. Two separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievement. The Superintendent Honor Roll is composed of students who earned a 4.
CPNPD dispatcher Joan Nevin accepts the Telecommunicator of the Year award for her exceptional focus and calm demeanor on the job. (Photo provided)

CPNPD dispatcher Joan Nevin accepts the Telecommunicator of the Year award for her exceptional focus and calm demeanor on the job. (Photo provided)

Nevin, 2022 Oklahoma Tecommunicator Of The Year

Paige Willett
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department Working as an emergency dispatcher requires a large skill set, and multitasking sits at the top of the list as one of the most helpful and essential for handling intense situations every day.
Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps visit the CPN Eagle Aviary with Air Force Sustainment Center Executive Director Dennis D’Angelo. Photo provided

Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett and Vice-Chairman Linda Capps visit the CPN Eagle Aviary with Air Force Sustainment Center Executive Director Dennis D’Angelo. Photo provided

Eight Schools Represented At Awards Presentation

Paige Willett
Thursday, March 16, 2023
In January, several leaders from the Air Force Sustainment Center visited Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Eagle Aviary and toured the grounds of Iron Horse Industrial Park, a 700-acre plot of Native American trust land designed for manufacturing, storage and transportation of industrial goods with the...
Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation, presents a check to Community Renewal Executive Director Brandon Dyer while staff and Avedis board members join in for the presentation. Photo provided

Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation, presents a check to Community Renewal Executive Director Brandon Dyer while staff and Avedis board members join in for the presentation. Photo provided

Avedis Awards 500K Grant To Community Renewal

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County received a $500,000 grant from the Avedis Foundation on Feb. 24.

Unleash The Best You By Helping Others

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Do you have a college degree? A high school diploma? G.E.D.? Certificate of completion from the “school of hard knocks”? No matter what level of education you have, you can use your skills and compassion for others to help bring a sense of support for long term care residents.
Class 2A State Champions

Class 2A State Champions

Class 2A State Champions

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Pirates celebrate their crowning achievement. Above left, Dale Pirates Jett Higdon and Easton Edmonson jump into the dogpile in celebration after winning the Class 2A State Championship, 78-52, on March 11. This is the second year in a row that the Pirates have won state.

Three Candidates File For Dist. 2 County Seat

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
As of close of business Tuesday, Mar. 14, three candidates had put their hats in the ring for the position of Dist. 2 Pottawatomie County Commissioner. At print time, the three candidates are Terry Gregory - Wanette, Greg Rush - Wanette, and Scott Hawkins.