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Honor Roll lists released by Oklahoma Baptist University

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Oklahoma Baptist University recently announced students named to the university’s academic honor roll for the fall 2024 semester.Students who achieved a semester grade point average of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale are named to the President’s Honor Roll.
Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath Thomas addresses the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners, requesting funds for the a new engineering program at OBU. Countywide & Sun/ Bill Rooth

Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath Thomas addresses the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners, requesting funds for the a new engineering program at OBU. Countywide & Sun/ Bill Rooth

County Commission Approves Funds for OBU Engineering

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Pottawatomie County Commissioners approved $22,500 for a request from OBU President Dr. Heath Thomas, for assistance with building their Engineering Department, at its Jan. 21 meeting.

CVEC: Leading the State in Power Reliability

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
SEMINOLE, OK — Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) customers enjoyed the shortest power outage durations and the fewest outages among all regulated electric utilities in Oklahoma in 2023, according to the 2024 Reliability Scorecard from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Mayor Eric Stephens declares Feb. 14 as “United Acts of Kindness” day. First United Bank (FUB) representatives accepting the proclamation are (pictured from left) the new Shawnee FUB President Brock Fletcher, Stephens, Spend Life Wisely Ambassador, Assistant Vice President Amanda Johnson, and Program Director Phyllis Bolt. Photo provided

Mayor Eric Stephens declares Feb. 14 as “United Acts of Kindness” day. First United Bank (FUB) representatives accepting the proclamation are (pictured from left) the new Shawnee FUB President Brock Fletcher, Stephens, Spend Life Wisely Ambassador, Assistant Vice President Amanda Johnson, and Program Director Phyllis Bolt. Photo provided

City Manager resigns after executive session

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
After the conclusion of an hours-long latenight executive session of the Shawnee City Commission meeting on Jan. 21, it was announced that Shawnee City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer has chosen to resign, effective Jan. 22 at 5 pm.
Artist Sue Bear, second from left, with her daughter Janie Lynn Johnson, and Dana and David Taylor, the owners of the Plaza East Labyrinth Office Park, at 722 E. Independence in Shawnee, pose with Tony, the latest “Horse in the City,” on Jan. 16. Tony is a tribute to the Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and has been a work in progress for about three years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Artist Sue Bear, second from left, with her daughter Janie Lynn Johnson, and Dana and David Taylor, the owners of the Plaza East Labyrinth Office Park, at 722 E. Independence in Shawnee, pose with Tony, the latest “Horse in the City,” on Jan. 16. Tony is a tribute to the Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and has been a work in progress for about three years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

A new “Horse In The City” now on display in Shawnee

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
There is a new “Horse in the City” in front of the Plaza East Labyrinth Office Park at 722 E. Independence in Shawnee. His name is Tony, and he is the second horse statue in Shawnee that is a tribute to veterans.
Approximately 100 members of the Oklahoma National Guard traveled to Washington to help provide security for President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Before the Jan. 19 Make America Great Again Rally at Capital One Arena, they provided security at 6th & H St. See next week’s edition for a story about a local Oklahoma National Guard member’s experience at the inauguration. Gaylord News/Kevin Eagleson

Approximately 100 members of the Oklahoma National Guard traveled to Washington to help provide security for President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Before the Jan. 19 Make America Great Again Rally at Capital One Arena, they provided security at 6th & H St. See next week’s edition for a story about a local Oklahoma National Guard member’s experience at the inauguration. Gaylord News/Kevin Eagleson

Oklahomans travel for Trump’s 2.0 inauguration

Kevin Eagleson
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Thousands traveled to the nation’s capital for President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president; among them were Oklahomans who made the journey as supporters, critics, and security.
H.E. (Gene) Rainbolt

H.E. (Gene) Rainbolt

Oklahoma Bids Farewell to Gene Rainbolt

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
On Jan. 2, 2025, Oklahoma lost a man devoted to this state, Gene H.E. (Gene) Rainbolt.If you have lived in Shawnee or the surrounding area for any length of time, you have probably heard the name and may be aware of his influence on this area.

Countyline

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Thursday, 16SHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) SHAWNEE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 2:30 pm Meeting in the Commission Chambers, City Hall SHAWNEE BEAUTIFICATION, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE - 4 pm meeting in the Commission Chambers, City HallSaturday,...

Dodd Named To McPherson College Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
McPHERSON, KAN. (January 8, 2025) – McPherson College, a four-year private college in central Kansas, recognizes its highest academic achievers in its fall 2024 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention.Students must be enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.