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Addison Flowers (left) and Carrick Hoyt (right) of McLoud Public Schools were each presented a Mayoral Student Citizen of the Month Citation by Mayor Daniel McClure during the monthly meeting of the McLoud City Council Thursday, Feb. 22. Photo provided

Addison Flowers (left) and Carrick Hoyt (right) of McLoud Public Schools were each presented a Mayoral Student Citizen of the Month Citation by Mayor Daniel McClure during the monthly meeting of the McLoud City Council Thursday, Feb. 22. Photo provided

McLoud Special Meeting Today, Discuss Farmer’s Market

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The McLoud City Council removed the Farmer’s Market Contract from the consent agenda during Thursday’s meeting. Two groups attended the meeting, asking to run the market. After a brief discussion, the board voted to ask for RFPs.

CORRECTION

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
In the article last week covering the Shawnee Public Schools State of the Schools event, it was inadvertently reported that the Jim Thorpe Stadium Turf Project would cost $13 million. The actual cost is $1.3 million. We are sorry for any confusion this may have caused.
A long row of refurbished stall panels have new wood and straightened or replaced steel pipe. The panels are ready to be painted and then be set for the upcoming horse show. File photo

A long row of refurbished stall panels have new wood and straightened or replaced steel pipe. The panels are ready to be painted and then be set for the upcoming horse show. File photo

SCCDA Discusses Revisions To Agreement With OVG For IFYR 2024

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Shawnee Civic & Cultural Development Authority (SCCDA) spent a little over an hour discussing a proposed revised license agreement with OVG (formerly known as Spectra) for the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR).
OKFB President Rodd Moesel (right) presents Rep. Dell Kerbs with an Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion award at the 2024 OKFB Leadership Conference Feb. 13. Photo provided

OKFB President Rodd Moesel (right) presents Rep. Dell Kerbs with an Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion award at the 2024 OKFB Leadership Conference Feb. 13. Photo provided

Kerbs Honored At OKFB Leadership Conference

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Rep. Dell Kerbs was honored with the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion award at the organization’s annual leadership conference on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Oklahoma City.
Getting an unconscious body offstage causes problems in SLT’s “The Play That Goes Wrong”. Left to right from the top are Tanner Rippee, George Wright and Elizabeth Sidler. On the front row is Eric Strimple, Jill Fry and Tom Dahlman. Photo provided

Getting an unconscious body offstage causes problems in SLT’s “The Play That Goes Wrong”. Left to right from the top are Tanner Rippee, George Wright and Elizabeth Sidler. On the front row is Eric Strimple, Jill Fry and Tom Dahlman. Photo provided

Shawnee Little Theatre’s “The Play That Goes Wrong”

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Have you ever seen a play where something about the performance goes awry? Have you ever been in a play where something goes wrong, and you have to cover the mistake? In Shawnee Little Theatre’s upcoming offering, everything goes wrong---from start to finish.
As the youngest exhibitor, Lane Nagy and an adult helper show a goat in the Peewee Showmanship of the Tecumseh 4-H and FFA Local Livestock Show, Feb. 17. Also shown is Evelyn Franks. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

As the youngest exhibitor, Lane Nagy and an adult helper show a goat in the Peewee Showmanship of the Tecumseh 4-H and FFA Local Livestock Show, Feb. 17. Also shown is Evelyn Franks. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Local Livestock Show

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Fire On Broadway

Fire On Broadway

Fire On Broadway

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A contractor for the City of Shawnee hit a medium pressure gas line in the 1100 block of Broadway, Tuesday, Feb. 20.
The New Hope School class of 1903 pose in front of the first school building, which opened in 1896 and burned down in 1936.

The New Hope School class of 1903 pose in front of the first school building, which opened in 1896 and burned down in 1936.

Memories Of New Hope School Days Continue To Flow

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The old New Hope School house may be gone from the corner of New Hope Road and Gaddy Road.But there is a wealth of memories in the community from those who attended and their families.