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Noah "Sonny" Hines was born on Feb. 1, 1924 and celebrated his 100th birthday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1317 on Feb. 5. Here, Hines poses with a "Back in 1924" banner and Post Commander Patrick Koch. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Noah "Sonny" Hines was born on Feb. 1, 1924 and celebrated his 100th birthday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1317 on Feb. 5. Here, Hines poses with a "Back in 1924" banner and Post Commander Patrick Koch. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee VFW Celebrates 100th Birthday with Noah “Sonny” Hines

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Over the past 100 years, the life of Noah “Sonny” Hines has been an adventure - filled with planes, trains, travel, and friends. A birthday party was held for Hines at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1317 in Shawnee on Feb. 5.
Shawnee Forward President and CEO Crystal Romanyszyn, CAE, IOM. Photo provided

Shawnee Forward President and CEO Crystal Romanyszyn, CAE, IOM. Photo provided

Shawnee Forward Executive Earns Prestigious Credential

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA – January 25, 2024 – Shawnee Forward, Inc., today announces that President & CEO Crystal Romanyszyn, CAE, IOM, has earned the prestigious Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives.
Documenting Domestic Violence...

Documenting Domestic Violence...

Documenting Domestic Violence...

Kayla Woody,
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Reoccurring abuse from an intimate partner, better known as domestic violence, affects nearly half of all Oklahomans each year. For someone experiencing that abuse, documenting what is going on might feel like the last thing that you would want to do.

It Is Career And Technical Education Appreciation Month

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
In a year of continued growth and new leadership, Oklahoma CareerTech affirmed its reputation for pursuing innovative ideas that break from tradition and the accepted paradigm. Recognizing the growing importance of workforce education, Gov.
County Approves Educational Tax Monies For Bus Purchase

County Approves Educational Tax Monies For Bus Purchase

County Approves Educational Tax Monies For Bus Purchase

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The Dale Pirates and Lady Pirates will be easily spotted when traveling to games. Dale Schools purchased a 2024 Activity Bus that prominently displays the Pirates are coming to town. During the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioner meeting held Tuesday, Jan.
Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt speaks to a crowd of more than 100 people during a Shawnee Board of Education Special Meeting held at Jefferson Elementary on Jan. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt speaks to a crowd of more than 100 people during a Shawnee Board of Education Special Meeting held at Jefferson Elementary on Jan. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee School Board Election Set for April 2

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt said the question that he has been asked the most since taking the job in July is “Where is the new elementary school?” But the question proposed at the Shawnee Board of Education Special Meeting on Jan.

Tecumseh Chamber Online Auction Starts Tomorrow

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Tecumseh’s Chamber of Commerce “Cha-Cha Chamber Live Auction” is coming up on Feb. 8 at 6 pm, and there are a few big changes this year. The most obvious change is that it has moved from Tecumseh City Hall’s Auditorium to the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort Ballroom, which will cater the fiesta.
Holly Gordon, Healthy Living Program Coordinator with Gateway to Prevnetion presents the Walking Audit to the McLoud City Council. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Holly Gordon, Healthy Living Program Coordinator with Gateway to Prevnetion presents the Walking Audit to the McLoud City Council. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Problems/Solutions Revealed In McLoud Walking Audit Presentation

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Do you remember the Walking Audit completed in McLoud on April 17, 2023? Two days later, tornadoes hit hard in the county, especially in Shawnee. Gateway to Prevention received some damage and, like many others, spent much time sorting out the insurance. However, on Thursday, Jan.