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Joseph Armenta gripped the metal handle of the glass entry to Farmers Insurance on the corner of Federal and Kickapoo, while the April 19 tornado continued its path of destruction in Shawnee. Photo provided by Armento.

Joseph Armenta gripped the metal handle of the glass entry to Farmers Insurance on the corner of Federal and Kickapoo, while the April 19 tornado continued its path of destruction in Shawnee. Photo provided by Armento.

The Hand Of God Covered Him As The Tornado Passed

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Joseph Armenta was walking the 2.4 miles from his second day of training at Homeland (on Independence) to his home when he was caught in the path of the April 19 tornado. Armenta said, “It was my second day of training. I had just bought a car from auction.
Brian Nave Joins Sovereign Bank

Brian Nave Joins Sovereign Bank

Brian Nave Joins Sovereign Bank

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Sovereign Bank welcomes Brian Nave as Senior Vice President, Regional Market President. Nave brings to Sovereign Bank more than 20 years of banking experience. He has prior experience in commercial lending, bank management and information technology. “We are thrilled to have Brian join the team.

Morris Still Banned From City Meetings, Court Friday

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Editors note: The following contains excerpts from court papers filed by the City of Shawnee (First Amended Petition, filed Apr. 26 and Supplemental Brief filed Apr. 27) and Rob Morris (Defendant Morris’ Opposition To Motion For A Temporary Restraining Order filed on May 1).
Pink Mayor Lisa Van Liew said she didn’t want all of the restrictive rules in the Pink Zoning Ordinace Draft during the Pink Zoning Board’s Special Meeting on May 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pink Mayor Lisa Van Liew said she didn’t want all of the restrictive rules in the Pink Zoning Ordinace Draft during the Pink Zoning Board’s Special Meeting on May 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pink Zoning Board Special Meeting Draws Huge Turnout

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 11, 2023
It was way beyond standing room only at the Pink Senior Citizen’s Center on the evening of May 8. There were hundreds of people inside and outside the building many of them angry or confused Pink citizens - attending the Zoning Board Special Meeting.
North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Take State

North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Take State

North Rock Creek Lady Cougars Take State

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Coach Chance Griffin shares the excitement after the Lady Cougars win State. See the story and more photos on page B1. Photo courtesy of Gowin Photography
BancFirst volunteering at Community Market of Pottawatomie County, during United Way of Pottawatomie County’s Days of Caring. Photo provided

BancFirst volunteering at Community Market of Pottawatomie County, during United Way of Pottawatomie County’s Days of Caring. Photo provided

United Way Of Pottawatomie Organizes Days Of Caring

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The United Way of Pottawatomie County (UWPC) has completed their annual service project, Days of Caring. 170 volunteers gathered together to complete 16 projects at local non-profit agencies. This resulted in over 250 volunteer hours over a 3-day period, from March 28 through March 30.
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Little Olympics Moved To Tecumseh

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Shawnee Kiwanis Little Olympics has been an ongoing event for Shawnee Grade School students since 1933, 90 years. The event was held at the Jim Thorpe Stadium, where grade school students from around Shawnee converge for a day of fierce competition.
Rush Announces Dist. 2 Candidacy

Rush Announces Dist. 2 Candidacy

Rush Announces Dist. 2 Candidacy

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
I, Greg Rush (Republican), am formally announcing my candidacy for District 2 Pottawatomie County Commissioner. I have been a Pottawatomie County resident for 60 years. I am the fifth generation of our family to reside in Pottawatomie County.
Stanley, Dist. 2 Candidate

Stanley, Dist. 2 Candidate

Stanley, Dist. 2 Candidate

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Hello. I’m John Stanley. I’d like to introduce myself as a candidate for the Dist. 2 County Commissioner seat in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Many people know me by my long-time nickname, Johnboy. I have been married to Cheryl A. Stanley for over 23 years, and our children are grown.