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Sandy Vanderburg, Executive Director of United Way of Eastern Frontier Country, celebrates the new partnership with women from Worrel’s Haven. The collaboration will expand recovery support and resources for women in our community. Photo Provided

Sandy Vanderburg, Executive Director of United Way of Eastern Frontier Country, celebrates the new partnership with women from Worrel’s Haven. The collaboration will expand recovery support and resources for women in our community. Photo Provided

UNITED WAY WELCOMES WORREL'S HAVEN AS NEW PARTNER

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
July 30, Shawnee, OK – United Way of Eastern Frontier Country is proud to announce Worrel's Haven as its newest Partner Agency.
Katherine McKay and Mike McVey play aliens from the planet Glorp being interviewed by Roger Connelly, far right, who was taking questions from the audience during the OKC Improv event at McLoud Public Library on July 22. Visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org for upcoming Summer Reading Challenge events. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Katherine McKay and Mike McVey play aliens from the planet Glorp being interviewed by Roger Connelly, far right, who was taking questions from the audience during the OKC Improv event at McLoud Public Library on July 22. Visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org for upcoming Summer Reading Challenge events. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Library Events Caught in Action

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
OKC Improv Performs at McLoud Library, Spaghetti Eddie! Plays at Tecumseh Library
Bobby and Tara Cook take a moment to chat with the Countywide & Sun during the Meet & Greet at Shawnee High School on July 29. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Bobby and Tara Cook take a moment to chat with the Countywide & Sun during the Meet & Greet at Shawnee High School on July 29. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Cooks settling in at Shawnee High School

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Shawnee High School held a meet and greet for the new duo of Bobby and Tara Cook on July 29th. Community members, students and parents were encouraged to stop by the high school offices for an informal meeting with the new principal and assistant principal joining the team this year.

Child Advocacy Center Funds Approved

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
County Commissioners approved a $486,350 contract for the Child Advocacy Center during their July 22 meeting. CAC Director K.C. Campbell said the funds were needed due to “significant increase in demand for services” and rising costs since the last funding request two years ago.

The Salvation Army Celebrates “Christmas in July”

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Shawnee, OK (July 21, 2025) – The familiar sound of bells will return to Shawnee this summer as The Salvation Army hosts a special “Christmas in July” Red Kettle Campaign on Thursday, July 24, through Saturday, July 26, at Walmart in Shawnee.

'988' Debuts Three years ago

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — July 21, 2025 — This month marks three years since Oklahoma launched 988, the state’s easy-to-remember mental health lifeline.
"Pop Magano," played by Savannah Gordon, demonstrates her skill with a lasso, as "Tam," played by Olivia Flores, left, and the "Queen of Knocked Sara Stro," played by Cheyenne Holland, watch during "The Magic Flute Goes West!" Presented by Painted Sky Opera as a McLoud Public Library event, the kid-friendly opera was performed at McLoud's American Legion on July 17. In August, Painted Sky Opera will present Mozart's "The Magic Flute" at the Civic Center in OKC.

"Pop Magano," played by Savannah Gordon, demonstrates her skill with a lasso, as "Tam," played by Olivia Flores, left, and the "Queen of Knocked Sara Stro," played by Cheyenne Holland, watch during "The Magic Flute Goes West!" Presented by Painted Sky Opera as a McLoud Public Library event, the kid-friendly opera was performed at McLoud's American Legion on July 17. In August, Painted Sky Opera will present Mozart's "The Magic Flute" at the Civic Center in OKC.

Painted Sky Opera Visits McLoud Public Library

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025