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The Oklahoma Ambassadors of Music, including two band students from Bethel High School, perform in Germany in June. Photo provided.

The Oklahoma Ambassadors of Music, including two band students from Bethel High School, perform in Germany in June. Photo provided.

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Two Bethel Band Students Play Across Europe

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
This summer will be one to remember for two Bethel High School band students. Bethel graduate Summer Stiles and junior Phillip Mullendore traveled and performed with the Oklahoma Ambassadors of Music in June as they visited England, France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
New Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt stands by the Administration Building sign on July 27. Espolt said Shawnee Public Schools continue to recover from the April 19 tornadoes. They also plan to have more transparency and communication with the public this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

New Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt stands by the Administration Building sign on July 27. Espolt said Shawnee Public Schools continue to recover from the April 19 tornadoes. They also plan to have more transparency and communication with the public this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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SPS Insurance Claim Estimated At $20-$30 Million

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
August 10 - the start day for Shawnee Public Schools - is fast approaching. But April 19 and the remaining tornado damage still loom large in the rearview mirror. Nevertheless, new Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt said every site will be completely accessible inside their buildings.
Teens learn about forensic osteology during the last Summer Learning Event of the year at Tecumseh Public Library on Wednesday, June 26. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Teens learn about forensic osteology during the last Summer Learning Event of the year at Tecumseh Public Library on Wednesday, June 26. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

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Tecumseh Library Wraps Up Summer Learning Events

Valerie Scott
Thursday, August 3, 2023
On Wednesday, June 26, the Tecumseh Library hosted this year’s last Summer Learning Event. The library welcomed Liana Donsbach from the Museum of Osteology. She has been working with kids all year, teaching classes on the different ways forensics combines with osteology.

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Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Thursday 3rd EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD - 7 pm, Senior Center at 400 N. Bell. Sheri Foreman of the OKC Modern Quilt Guild, will be featured. Anyone who might be interested in learning the art of piecing or quilting quilts are welcomed.
Crystal Romanyszyn has been selected as the new President & CEO for Shawnee Forward. Photo provided

Crystal Romanyszyn has been selected as the new President & CEO for Shawnee Forward. Photo provided

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Meet Shawnee Forward’s New CEO

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Crystal Romanysyzn, IOM, currently the senior vice president at the Norman Economic Development Coalition will take the reins of Shawnee Forward as the new president & CEO effective September 5.
Dist. #3 Commissioner Receives Roads Scholar Certificate

Dist. #3 Commissioner Receives Roads Scholar Certificate

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Dist. #3 Commissioner Receives Roads Scholar Certificate

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Abby Thompson, received her Certificate of Completion for the Roads Scholar Program offered through the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), an outreach program of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University.
Army Bass Anglers in 2022. File photo

Army Bass Anglers in 2022. File photo

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Outdoor Nation Expo To Host OK Deer Hunting Conference

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Attention all outdoors enthusiasts or those wishing to learn, the Outdoor Nation Expo (ONE) will be held for the sixth year at FireLake Arena in Shawnee on Aug. 11-12. And, this year, it will be held in conjunction with the Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference.
Horace Mann Elementary third-grade teacher Janet Hopper, Will Rogers Elementary fourth-grade teacher Shelby Cowden, and Shawnee Middle School eighth-grade math teacher Stephanie Bayne select school supplies during the Second Annual Pack the School Teacher Supply Stop, held at First United Bank's Harrison branch in Shawnee on Aug. 1. Hopper has been a teacher for 29 years and said she spends over $200 on supplies each year.

Horace Mann Elementary third-grade teacher Janet Hopper, Will Rogers Elementary fourth-grade teacher Shelby Cowden, and Shawnee Middle School eighth-grade math teacher Stephanie Bayne select school supplies during the Second Annual Pack the School Teacher Supply Stop, held at First United Bank's Harrison branch in Shawnee on Aug. 1. Hopper has been a teacher for 29 years and said she spends over $200 on supplies each year.

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Pack the School Helps More than 200 Teachers With School Supplies

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
A long line of teachers from around the county formed outside Shawnee’s First United Bank - Harrison branch Community Room on Aug. 1. They were patiently waiting to “shop” at the Second Annual Pack the School Teacher Supply Stop, held from 11 am to 1 pm.
The Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13, 2022. There were 25 hot-air balloons from seven states that participated in balloon launches, tethered rides, and balloon glows. File photo

The Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13, 2022. There were 25 hot-air balloons from seven states that participated in balloon launches, tethered rides, and balloon glows. File photo

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FireFlight Offers Tethered Rides, Parmalee, 5K, Splash Pad

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Is riding in a hot air balloon on your bucket list?

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2023 IFYR Is Great

Valerie Scott
Thursday, August 3, 2023
During the public comments portion of the weekly Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday, July 31, Randy Gilbert, member of the Oklahoma Youth Expo, chairman of Oklahoma FFA Foundation, president of the Southwest American Livestock Foundation, and former chairman of both...