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The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present the 50th annual Concerto-Aria concert in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium Sunday, Feb. 18. Students participating include Kaitlyn O’Brien, from left, Catherine Thompson, Kaylee Spangler, seated, Cailey Morris, Ryleigh Andrews and Jaylin Anders. Photo provided by OBU

The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present the 50th annual Concerto-Aria concert in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium Sunday, Feb. 18. Students participating include Kaitlyn O’Brien, from left, Catherine Thompson, Kaylee Spangler, seated, Cailey Morris, Ryleigh Andrews and Jaylin Anders. Photo provided by OBU

OBU’s_Concerto-Aria Concert Set for Feb. 18

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present the 50th annual Concerto- Aria concert in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium Sunday, Feb. 18, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and the public is invited to attend the free event.
Spinning Spools Quilt Guild Donates Gifts Made With Love

Spinning Spools Quilt Guild Donates Gifts Made With Love

Spinning Spools Quilt Guild Donates Gifts Made With Love

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The Spinning Spools Quilt Guild in Shawnee donated over 50 quilts to children in DHS foster care in Seminole County during the foster care party. The Guild members sewed and quilted the special quilts so each child received a quilt made just for them. Photo provided
Avedis Foundation Awards Grant to Enhance Adaptive Field

Avedis Foundation Awards Grant to Enhance Adaptive Field

Avedis Foundation Awards Grant to Enhance Adaptive Field

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The Avedis Foundation has awarded a $70,000 grant to the SSC Educational Foundation to add a shade structure and update handicap-accessible seating to the Brian Crawford Memorial Sport s Complex’s adaptive field.
Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt, far left, presents a proclamation for Board of Education Appreciation Month to Shawnee Board of Education President Clif Harden, Clerk April Stobbe and First Vice President Keith Sandlin during the Shawnee City Council meeting on Jan. 16. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt, far left, presents a proclamation for Board of Education Appreciation Month to Shawnee Board of Education President Clif Harden, Clerk April Stobbe and First Vice President Keith Sandlin during the Shawnee City Council meeting on Jan. 16. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Shawnee Approves Bid To Repair Traffic Signals

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The Shawnee City Commission approved a revised agreement with CEC for traffic signal storm damage repair design services at the Tuesday, Jan. 16 meeting.

Man In Custody After Fatally Shooting His Son’s Girlfriend

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Tecumseh Police Department responded to a call at approximately 11:30 am Thursday, Jan. 11. Chief J.R. Kidney said the caller, Orlando Osborne Jr., said his dad, Orlando Osborne Sr., was holding his girlfriend hostage in the house and had pointed a gun at him. Osborn Jr also said he had heard shots.
Shawnee 911 Communications Manager Receives Scholarship

Shawnee 911 Communications Manager Receives Scholarship

Shawnee 911 Communications Manager Receives Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The City of Shawnee is proud to announce that the Shawnee Police Department Communications Manager, Christina (Chrissy) Brown, has been selected as the recipient of the ‘Wendy Day Memorial Scholarship for 911 Goes to Washington 2024’!

Mendez On MidAmerica Nazarene University 2023 Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
OLATHE, Kansas (January 5, 2024) MidAmerica Nazarene University recently announced its President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the fall 2023 semester. A total of 425 students qualified for one of the honors including Josie Mendez of Shawnee, OK.