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Shawnee City Clerk Lisa Lasyone (left), swears in the new Ward 2 City Commissioner Greta Madson, and new Mayor Eric Stephens. With the recent change to the charter, newly elected officials take office the first meeting after winning an election. Both were also presented with their Certificate of Election. Photo provided by the City of Shawnee

Shawnee City Clerk Lisa Lasyone (left), swears in the new Ward 2 City Commissioner Greta Madson, and new Mayor Eric Stephens. With the recent change to the charter, newly elected officials take office the first meeting after winning an election. Both were also presented with their Certificate of Election. Photo provided by the City of Shawnee

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Stephens, Madson Sworn In, SEFF Will Host Christmas Parade

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Yes, Shawnee, there will be a Christmas Parade.
Amadeus Sandifer and Jacob Vincent, with belt buckle, tied for first place in the Pottawatomie County Free Fair Big Bass Contest. Both of their fish weighed 5.7 pounds each. There was also a tie for second place between Grayson Jones and Cruz Winn, who both caught 2.12-pound bass. The first-place winners will receive $220 and a belt buckle, and the second-place winners get $110 each. Also shown, from left, are Trent Boles, Josh Vincent, Sandifer, Vincent, & Fetch-n-Fish tank owner Jason Reynolds.

Amadeus Sandifer and Jacob Vincent, with belt buckle, tied for first place in the Pottawatomie County Free Fair Big Bass Contest. Both of their fish weighed 5.7 pounds each. There was also a tie for second place between Grayson Jones and Cruz Winn, who both caught 2.12-pound bass. The first-place winners will receive $220 and a belt buckle, and the second-place winners get $110 each. Also shown, from left, are Trent Boles, Josh Vincent, Sandifer, Vincent, & Fetch-n-Fish tank owner Jason Reynolds.

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Entries Up At The 2024 Free Fair

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Pottawatomie County Free Fair participants had nearly 1,800 entries by 3987 exhibitors this year.In 2023, 1670 entries and 336 exhibitors were registered. This year, 387 exhibitors had 1,798 entries.

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It’s National Voter Registration Day!

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties, September 2024 - Pioneer Library System invites its community members to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 17.
The Sequoyah Elementary School fourth-grade choir, led by Jana Stelzer, sing “Forward” during the Sept. 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Sequoyah Elementary School fourth-grade choir, led by Jana Stelzer, sing “Forward” during the Sept. 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Wilkerson Reports on Security at SPS, Donations, Fundraiser

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt remains on paid administrative leave while the Oklahoma State Department of Education investigates his certification, and Shawnee Board of Education President Clif Harden said they are still waiting for more information as to why, during the Sept. 9...
Long-Awaited Tribal Columbarium Complete

Long-Awaited Tribal Columbarium Complete

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Long-Awaited Tribal Columbarium Complete

Mary Leaver,
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Construction on the new Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal columbarium has been completed, giving Tribal members the option to choose Tribal grounds as their final resting place.The announcement was made at the 2024 Family Reunion Festival during the Saturday General Council meeting by CPN Chairman...
Wolfgang Kienzle, DPM Joins SSM Health Group

Wolfgang Kienzle, DPM Joins SSM Health Group

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Wolfgang Kienzle, DPM Joins SSM Health Group

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
SHAWNEE, Okla. – SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome Wolfgang Kienzle, DPM, podiatry. He specializes in treating conditions related to the foot, ankle and lower extremities for both adults and adolescents.

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Bethel Public Schools Updates Defibrillator Policies

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Bethel School Board updated its policies regarding defibrillators and cardiac emergency response plan on Monday, Sept. 9.Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey said there are currently 13 devices located throughout the campus. The next step is to designate a response team at each site.

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County Finalizes Budget, New Emergency Manager Welcomed

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The new Pottawatomie County Emergency Management Director, Aaron Scott, was introduced to the attendees of the County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10.Before accepting this position, Scott spent eight years in the Army as an Intelligence Coordinator and then worked for the Health...