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Jamee Salley watches as Miss Demeanor flies after a frisbee at the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs presentation at Slick Humphrey Park on June 27. The Disc Dog show was part of the Tecumseh Pioneer Library Systems Summer Learning Challenge. Three dogs performed: “Demmy” the mini-Australian Shepherd, 20 months, and Suzie Q, 6, and Rayna, 4, both Border Collies. Salley, along with Jeff Savage, of Blanchard, spoke about safety around dogs, as well. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jamee Salley watches as Miss Demeanor flies after a frisbee at the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs presentation at Slick Humphrey Park on June 27. The Disc Dog show was part of the Tecumseh Pioneer Library Systems Summer Learning Challenge. Three dogs performed: “Demmy” the mini-Australian Shepherd, 20 months, and Suzie Q, 6, and Rayna, 4, both Border Collies. Salley, along with Jeff Savage, of Blanchard, spoke about safety around dogs, as well. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Pioneer Library System’s Summer Learning Challenge Takes Off With Enthusiastic Participation

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties, OK. June 26, 2024 – As the Pioneer Library System reaches its midpoint of their 2024 Summer Learning Challenge (SLC), exciting upcoming traveling programs are set to engage and educate the community.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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Happy Independence Day

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Olivia Shoecraft recites a poem written by her grandmother called “Just One Person” at the Juneteenth Reception, held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort on June 21. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Olivia Shoecraft recites a poem written by her grandmother called “Just One Person” at the Juneteenth Reception, held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort on June 21. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Juneteenth Reception Includes Music, Speakers, Stomp Dance

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Juneteenth Reception held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort Ballroom on June 21 was the place for musical entertainment, inspiration, and education, and it was well attended.During the banquet, the musical entertainment began with the Beta Eta Lambda and Alpha Phi Alpha Stomp Show.
Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsay Tarpley shares her story of highs and lows and perserverance after a career ending injury during the Avedis Foundation and Pottawatomie Go Speaker Series Luncheon. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsay Tarpley shares her story of highs and lows and perserverance after a career ending injury during the Avedis Foundation and Pottawatomie Go Speaker Series Luncheon. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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A Career Ending Injury Changed Her Direction

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 27, 2024
One of the big catchphrases from the pandemic was ‘pivot.’ But pivot isn’t a new thing; it is just a word used to describe adapting to a new way of looking at or doing things. We’ve all done it throughout our lives.When we pivot, we don’t just adapt. We rebound. We don’t just recover. We mend.
SSM Welcomes Revas, VP of Operations

SSM Welcomes Revas, VP of Operations

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SSM Welcomes Revas, VP of Operations

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Shawnee is pleased to announce Gary W. Revas, DHA, RRTNPS, will assume the role of Vice President of Operations.
Dale Yearigan updates the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority about the upcoming International Youth Finals Rodeo. Check-in for the rodeo begins Friday, July 5. The rodeo will begin July 7 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

Dale Yearigan updates the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority about the upcoming International Youth Finals Rodeo. Check-in for the rodeo begins Friday, July 5. The rodeo will begin July 7 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

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Contract Debate Dominates 2024 Youth Rodeo Discussion

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Everything seems to be coming together for the 2024 International Youth Finals Rodeo. However, the elephant in the room, a discussion about the City of Shawnee’s approval of a new management agreement with Global Spectrum/Oak View Group, took up much of the meeting time.

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Bethel School Board Closes Out FY2024, Prepares For FY2025

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Bethel Public Schools Board of Education held its last meeting of FY2024 on Monday, June 24.Superintendent Matt Posey reviewed the closeout information for the 2024 budget and the reasoning behind blanket purchase orders for the FY2025 budget.