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Former Shawnee Officer Charged With Four Felonies

A former Shawnee Police officer has been charged with second-degree arson, conspiracy to commit arson, endangering the lives of emergency personnel, and filing a false police report, according to District Attorney Adam Panter.

First United Bank’s United Acts Of Kindness Day Feb. 16

OKLAHOMA CITY — Each February, millions of people come together to change the world, one random act of kindness at a time. First United Bank will be mobilizing its stakeholders once again this year with the goal to complete 350,000 acts of kindness in one day.
TEEM participants at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center pose for a photo. Photo provided

TEEM participants at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center pose for a photo. Photo provided

Avedis Awards A $50,000 Grant To TEEM

Founded in 1987, The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) is a nonprofit organization in its 36th year of service. Since its inception, TEEM has served over 19,000 Oklahomans, mostly in the Oklahoma City area.
Cast Your Votes

Cast Your Votes

Cast Your Votes

The United Way Kiss The Pig Contest is open. Be sure to vote to keep your friends safe. The one with the least amount of votes will Kiss the Pig at the PCJLS Swine Show, and the deadline to vote is March 5.
McLoud Ward 1 Council Member Phil Solinger exchanges words with community members during the meeting held Friday, Feb. 2. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

McLoud Ward 1 Council Member Phil Solinger exchanges words with community members during the meeting held Friday, Feb. 2. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Tension And Discord At City Of McLoud Special Meeting

There was some tension and discord in the air at the McLoud City Council special meeting held Friday, Feb. 2. Mayor Daniel McClure said, “We have a lot of controversial topics today.” He asked that everyone keep their passions and emotions out of the mix and stay on target.
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

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

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...

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.