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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

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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.
SCI Adult Day Center attendees participate in craft time. Photo provided

SCI Adult Day Center attendees participate in craft time. Photo provided

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South Central Industries Opens Adult Day Center

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
South Central Industries, Inc. (SCI) officially opened its Adult Day Center located at 130 N. Louisa, Shawnee, in September 2023.According to SCI Executive Director, Tina Hanna, SCI has been in a trial phase for this new program over the last six months and is now ready to expand its offerings to...
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

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Tecumseh Local Livestock Show

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Fire On Broadway

Fire On Broadway

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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.

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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.Skip Myers, Fontella (Kidney) Williams, and Reesa (Branson) Heilaman all went to New Hope School before it closed...
Pottawatomie County Emergency Management Director Chad Larman and volunteer Kurt Shultz watch as the first truck dumps it’s load of marijuana plants into the freshly dug hole. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Pottawatomie County Emergency Management Director Chad Larman and volunteer Kurt Shultz watch as the first truck dumps it’s load of marijuana plants into the freshly dug hole. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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OBN Seizes 36,000 Plants At Illegal Grow Near Asher

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) seized 36,000 plants at an illegal grow north of Asher on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

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Absentee Ballot Request Due Feb 19

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19.
Audrey Seeliger, External Relations-Special Events for fhe Avedis Foundation, presents a check to Rhonda Hockenbury (left), Superintendent McLoud Public Schools. Photo provided

Audrey Seeliger, External Relations-Special Events for fhe Avedis Foundation, presents a check to Rhonda Hockenbury (left), Superintendent McLoud Public Schools. Photo provided

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McLoud Schools Receives $18,000 Grant From Avedis Foundation

Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
McLoud Schools has been awarded a grant from Avedis to continue to provide the necessary resources to improve the health, safety, and well-being of their student population for the spring 2024 semester.
Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt speaks during the “State of the Schools” event, Feb. 12, at the Performing Arts and Athletic Center Auditorium. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt speaks during the “State of the Schools” event, Feb. 12, at the Performing Arts and Athletic Center Auditorium. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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First SPS ‘State of the Schools,’ A Glimpse Of What They Do

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 15, 2024
“I’m here this evening to give you a glimpse into what Shawnee Public Schools does on a daily basis, day in, day out, for our students and our community,” said SPS Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt.