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Jill Spencer, Chair of the Avedis Foundation Board and Senior Vice President at First United Bank Tecumseh delivered an inspiring message to the Shawnee High School seniors at the My Future’s Bright Senior Conference. Pictured above is Spencer with a group of seniors at the event. Photo provided by SPS

Jill Spencer, Chair of the Avedis Foundation Board and Senior Vice President at First United Bank Tecumseh delivered an inspiring message to the Shawnee High School seniors at the My Future’s Bright Senior Conference. Pictured above is Spencer with a group of seniors at the event. Photo provided by SPS

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Shawnee Seniors Learn Life Skills And Tools For Success

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Shawnee, OK – November 17, 2024 — Seniors from Shawnee High School and Jim Thorpe Academy took a significant step toward their futures during the annual My Future’s Bright Senior Conference.
Gingerbread Village returns to The Oval of OBU. This year the event is planned for 6 pm on Dec. 6 and a second event on Dec. 14. Photo provided by OBU

Gingerbread Village returns to The Oval of OBU. This year the event is planned for 6 pm on Dec. 6 and a second event on Dec. 14. Photo provided by OBU

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Gingerbread Village At OBU Raising Funds For Habitat For Humanity

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Gingerbread Village at OBU to Spread Holiday Cheer and Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity Projects in Pottawatomie County Santa Claus, hot cocoa, cookie decorating, and live holiday music await visitors at the kick-off for the Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity “Second Annual Gingerbread Village...
The Second Annual Bad to the Bone Cars n’ K9s Car Show, in Asher, featured 88 vehicles on Nov. 16. It included this purple 1932 Ford High Boy, owned by Terry Webb, and lots of other classics. The event is a fund-raiser and pet adoption for Southern Paws Rescue, Inc., which raised $2,229 toward veterinarian bills and pet food. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Second Annual Bad to the Bone Cars n’ K9s Car Show, in Asher, featured 88 vehicles on Nov. 16. It included this purple 1932 Ford High Boy, owned by Terry Webb, and lots of other classics. The event is a fund-raiser and pet adoption for Southern Paws Rescue, Inc., which raised $2,229 toward veterinarian bills and pet food. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Second Annual Cars n’ K9s Raises $2,229 For Rescue

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 21, 2024
In its second year, the “Bad to the Bone” Cars n’ K9s Car Show has grown - much like the pets for which it raises money.Southern Paws Rescue, Inc. Founder and Director Michelle Oakley said they had about 50 vehicles and raised around $1,500 last year.
SMS 6th grade students pose for a group photo after participating in an interactive session where students explored what they envision for Shawnee’s future and examined areas of concern within their neighborhoods. Photo provided by Shawnee Public Schools.

SMS 6th grade students pose for a group photo after participating in an interactive session where students explored what they envision for Shawnee’s future and examined areas of concern within their neighborhoods. Photo provided by Shawnee Public Schools.

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SMS 6th Graders Engage in Community Visioning at 8 80 Cities Event

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Shawnee, OK – November 14, 2024 — Shawnee Middle School 6th-grade students recently had the unique opportunity to engage in a visionary event, 8 80 Cities: A Conversation Between Two Generations on Community, held at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center.

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Grove Schools, REACT Requests Approved

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 21, 2024
If you removed the discussion of the Educational Sales Tax from the County Commissioner’s meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, it would have been a very short meeting.The Commissioners approved the use of a construction management company by Grove Public Schools to handle the bidding process for future...
McLoud Superintendent Rhonda Hockenberry shares information on how the educational sales tax has benefitted McLoud Public Schools during the County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19. Many other Superintendents shared the benefits of the tax for the large and the small schools. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

McLoud Superintendent Rhonda Hockenberry shares information on how the educational sales tax has benefitted McLoud Public Schools during the County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19. Many other Superintendents shared the benefits of the tax for the large and the small schools. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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County Approves Educational Sales Tax For April 8 Ballot

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Most of the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, revolved around discussions of the Educational Sales Tax.This tax, implemented in 2016, is utilized by all 14 school districts in Pottawatomie County. The $0.00495 tax is set to expire in June 2026.
Ribbon Cutting Held for Veterans Educational Museum

Ribbon Cutting Held for Veterans Educational Museum

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Ribbon Cutting Held for Veterans Educational Museum

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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Elected officials, veterans and their families gathered Friday, Nov. 8, for the ribbon cutting and tour of the Veterans Educational Museum at the former District Attorney's Office and Carnegie Library in Shawnee.