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Shawnee Student Among Historic ECU Class

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
East Central University is proud to announce that nine outstanding Political Science and Legal Studies majors will enter law school in the Fall of 2023. This remarkable group of students represents the largest and most diverse class to date produced by the Department of Politics, Law and Society.
OBU Students Volunteer To Serve Shawnee

OBU Students Volunteer To Serve Shawnee

OBU Students Volunteer To Serve Shawnee

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Several hundred OBU students, including freshmen, transfers and upperclassmen, as well as OBU employees, spent Monday morning, Aug. 21, serving the Shawnee community.
United Way Shawnee Recovery Fund Receives $50K from BancFirst

United Way Shawnee Recovery Fund Receives $50K from BancFirst

United Way Shawnee Recovery Fund Receives $50K from BancFirst

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The United Way of Pottawatomie County’s Shawnee Recovery Fund has received a $50,000 donation from BancFirst and Banc-First Insurance. This donation will fund recovery efforts for the community affected by the April 19, 2023 Shawnee Tornado.
Bud Crawford, of Konawa, far right, and Steve Reese, of Asher, fill a tank and provide some water fun for kids attending the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. File photo

Bud Crawford, of Konawa, far right, and Steve Reese, of Asher, fill a tank and provide some water fun for kids attending the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. File photo

Are You Ready? Pottawatomie County Free Fair Begins Sept. 6

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Fair-goers get ready. We are quickly approaching the time to see the best the county has produced this year. The Pottawatomie County Free Fair offers a wide variety of time honored events that are sure to provide great entertainment for everyone in the family. It all starts Wednesday, Sept.
Homelessness In Your Hometown

Homelessness In Your Hometown

Homelessness In Your Hometown

Valerie Scott
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Shawnee is home to numerous opportunities, with over 70 businesses, 14,000 jobs, and 31,000 residents, according to GreaterOklahoma. There are also three federally recognized tribes, with each tribe having its own means of resources.