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Members of Leadership Shawnee class with Bill and Nancy Ford deliver a Buddy Bench to Jefferson Elementary. Pictured from left are David Dinsmore, Kat Franklin, Bill Ford, Nancy Ford, April Grant (Habitat for Humanity), Jessica Nickerson and Vince Brackett. Photo provided by SPS

Members of Leadership Shawnee class with Bill and Nancy Ford deliver a Buddy Bench to Jefferson Elementary. Pictured from left are David Dinsmore, Kat Franklin, Bill Ford, Nancy Ford, April Grant (Habitat for Humanity), Jessica Nickerson and Vince Brackett. Photo provided by SPS

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SPS Installs Buddy Benches To Foster Friendship and Inclusion

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Shawnee, OK — October 28, 2024 – Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the installation of new “Buddy Benches” across its campuses, thanks to a partnership with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity, 2024-25 Leadership Shawnee class, and the generous support of local sponsors.

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County Rents Building To CAC

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners spent the majority of its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25, hearing presentations from Civic Plus and the Child Advocacy Center.The Civic Plus presentation revealed a more digital style of creating, storing, and presenting agendas and all the...
McLoud Town Council Explores Tax Increment Financing

McLoud Town Council Explores Tax Increment Financing

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McLoud Town Council Explores Tax Increment Financing

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The discussion of establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district was a key topic at the McLoud Town Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24. Mayor Daniel McClure introduced the idea, noting a potential application for an RV park.
Seminole State College is ready to host its annual Trick or Treat Trail event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Henderson Park on campus. e event is free, open to the public and children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. For more information, contact Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu. Photo provided by SSC

Seminole State College is ready to host its annual Trick or Treat Trail event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Henderson Park on campus. e event is free, open to the public and children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. For more information, contact Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu. Photo provided by SSC

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Free Fun Events Can Be Found Throughout The County

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
It’s spooky season and there is a LOT going on in our area! We compiled a list of several free events that might spark your interest for the remainder of the month.
John Barrymore as Mr. Hyde does not react well to his _ancée’s father, Brandon Hurst’s withdrawal of his daughter’s hand in marriage in the 1920 silent classic “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde” to be presented with live organ accompaniment Sunday Nov. 3 at 6:30 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Photo provided

John Barrymore as Mr. Hyde does not react well to his _ancée’s father, Brandon Hurst’s withdrawal of his daughter’s hand in marriage in the 1920 silent classic “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde” to be presented with live organ accompaniment Sunday Nov. 3 at 6:30 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Photo provided

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Emmanuel Epscopal Church Present Silent Film “Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde”

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Once again, Emmanuel Episcopal Church will present a classic silent horror movie with live organ accompaniment for the extended Halloween season.The 1920 silent film “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde”, starring the famous and handsome matinee idol of the day John Barrymore---Drew’s grand-father- will be...

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Williams Leads Foster Care Study

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Thursday, October 24, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, recently hosted an interim study focused helping children and families involved in Oklahoma’s foster care system.
During the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners meeting held Monday, Oct. 21, Mayor Eric Stephens presented a Certi_cate of Recognition to Shawnee Police Department’s Communication Manager Christina Brown (right) for receiving the Emergency Number Professional Certi_cation. Photo provided

During the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners meeting held Monday, Oct. 21, Mayor Eric Stephens presented a Certi_cate of Recognition to Shawnee Police Department’s Communication Manager Christina Brown (right) for receiving the Emergency Number Professional Certi_cation. Photo provided

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It Was A Long, Six Hour Meeting, For Shawnee Commissioners

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Shawnee City Commission held a marathon meeting on Monday, Oct. 21. The meeting began at its normal time, 6 pm, but did not end until after midnight.
Rep. Dell Kerbs (right) addresses the audience during the forum held by the Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education (PAVE). Candidate Kerri Kerbs (le_) and PAVE moderator Greg Trotter (center) listen intently. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Rep. Dell Kerbs (right) addresses the audience during the forum held by the Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education (PAVE). Candidate Kerri Kerbs (le_) and PAVE moderator Greg Trotter (center) listen intently. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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PAVE Hosts Oklahoma House District 26 Forum

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
As the 2024 election date draws near, have you decided who you’ll vote for on Nov. 5?PAVE recently hosted its final forum on Oct. 17 at Shawnee City Hall, where Oklahoma House of Representatives District 26 candidate Kerri Keck and incumbent Rep. Dell Kerbs tackled various community...