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Sport Clips hair stylist Nicole Lawless talks with Keanu Christensen, 4, of Shawnee, before shaving his sideburns during the Second Annual Hug-a-thon, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Aug. 2. Also giving free haircuts were stylists Brittany Burden and Libertee Desordi. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Sport Clips hair stylist Nicole Lawless talks with Keanu Christensen, 4, of Shawnee, before shaving his sideburns during the Second Annual Hug-a-thon, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Aug. 2. Also giving free haircuts were stylists Brittany Burden and Libertee Desordi. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Pott. County Giving Project and Dunbar Heights Community Group Join Forces for Hug-a-thon

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Second Annual Hug-a-thon tripled in size this year, and it was due in part to a collaboration between the Pottawatomie County Giving Project (PCGP) and the Dunbar Heights Community Group (DHCG). Last year, the PCGP had 187 backpacks to give away.
Professor Bucket, aka Joe Coover, with Funky Monkey Magic demonstrates how to make large bubbles, with the help of guar gum and spraying mist in the air, during the 'Bubble Party' at Tecumseh Public Library on July 31. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Professor Bucket, aka Joe Coover, with Funky Monkey Magic demonstrates how to make large bubbles, with the help of guar gum and spraying mist in the air, during the 'Bubble Party' at Tecumseh Public Library on July 31. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Library Friends

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Love your library? Become a Friend!Friends of the Library Tecumseh (FOL) is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting our local library through fundraising, advocacy, and community events. From helping fund children’s programs to purchasing new books and tech, FOL makes a lasting impact.
Photo Provided Dr. Mike Dominguez, Shawnee Public Schools Assistant Superintendent.

Photo Provided Dr. Mike Dominguez, Shawnee Public Schools Assistant Superintendent.

Shawnee hires new assistant superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Shawnee, OK – August 4, 2025 — Shawnee Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Mike Dominguez as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent. His hiring was formally approved during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting held on August 4, 2025.Dr.
SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Fifty-two student-athletes and five athletic teams at Seminole State College have been honored by the National Junior College Athletic Association for their academic excellence in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Business Administration Chair and Instructor, Gary Tucker Photo provided

Business Administration Chair and Instructor, Gary Tucker Photo provided

ECU to offer new online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
ADA, Okla. – The Stonecipher School of Business at East Central University (ECU) announces the launch of a new online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care Management.