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Eleven-year-old Colby Duroy (right) shakes hands with a fellow costume contest contestant dressed as the Mandalorian, while gathering for the contest. The costume contest took place at the 17th Annual FireLake Casino Car Show, Oct. 16. See more photos on page B7. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Eleven-year-old Colby Duroy (right) shakes hands with a fellow costume contest contestant dressed as the Mandalorian, while gathering for the contest. The costume contest took place at the 17th Annual FireLake Casino Car Show, Oct. 16. See more photos on page B7. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Weckmueller-Behringer Sworn In As New SCCDA Trustee

News Staff
Friday, October 29, 2021
Shawnee City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer took her seat on the Shawnee Civic & Cultural Development Authority at their meeting held Thursday, Oct. 21. But, Shawnee Tourism Director Stacy Moore was not sworn into office.
Bethel FFA Officers address the Bethel Board of Education during the meeting Monday, Oct. 11. Pictured from right President Nate Stevenson, Secretary Colton Campbell, and Sentenal Remington Boone. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Bethel FFA Officers address the Bethel Board of Education during the meeting Monday, Oct. 11. Pictured from right President Nate Stevenson, Secretary Colton Campbell, and Sentenal Remington Boone. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

FFA Chapter Updates Bethel Board On Activities

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Three Bethel FFA Officers opened the monthly Bethel Board of Education meeting Monday evening. Chapter President Nate Stevenson, Secretary Colton Campbell, and Sentinal Remington Boone lead the flag salute and then spoke to the board about all things FFA.

Bice Introduces Workforce Legislation

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Early in September Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-OK-05) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) introduced H.R. 5105, the National Defense Workforce Opportunity Act, and a corresponding amendment to the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act.

County Approves Benefit Increase For Employees

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Budgets and benefits were the main topics of discussion during Monday’s weekly meeting of the Pottawatomie County Commissioners. Commissioner Melissa Dennis said the total proposed budget is $6,889,002.26, which is up about $707,000.

FOI Student Essay Contest Deadline is Oct. 22

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
OKLAHOMA CITY – Cash prizes are available for students who enter and win the Zach Taylor First Amendment Essay Contest, sponsored annually by Freedom of Information Oklahoma. Winners will be announced during FOI Oklahoma’s annual First Amendment Congress which will stream live on YouTube on Nov. 2.