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Oklahoma Press Association Elects 2023-2024 Officers

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
Sheila Gay, publisher of the Woodward News, took office as president of the Oklahoma Press Association July 1. Gay was elected by OPA members during the annual business meeting at the June 9-10 OPA Convention in Shawnee. She succeeds Zonelle Rainbolt as president and will serve a one-year term.
Abby Thompson, 12; Sarah Thompson; Ken Thompson; and Cora Thompson, 4, all of Tecumseh, look over a 1958 BMW Isetta 300, owned by Philip Farmer for the last 25 years. The Isetta won “Most Unusual” in the 36th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show, held at Boy Scout Park on June 24. The event attracted more than 200 vehicles. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Abby Thompson, 12; Sarah Thompson; Ken Thompson; and Cora Thompson, 4, all of Tecumseh, look over a 1958 BMW Isetta 300, owned by Philip Farmer for the last 25 years. The Isetta won “Most Unusual” in the 36th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show, held at Boy Scout Park on June 24. The event attracted more than 200 vehicles. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Over 200 Vehicles Enter 36th Annual Knights Car Show

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
More than 200 vehicles filled Bristow Boy Scout Park in Shawnee on June 24 for the 36th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show.
Kickapoo Casino Fireworks Show

Kickapoo Casino Fireworks Show

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Kickapoo Casino Fireworks Kick Off July 4 Displays

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The sky over Kickapoo Casino in Shawnee is filled with exploding fireworks for the finale on July 2. Kickapoo Casino's show was the first fireworks show in the area, followed by FireLake Casino on July 3 and The Grand Casino on July 4. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Epic Sno Cones owner David Henry, right, holds his sleeping granddaughter, Safiya Henry, 9 months, and eats a Mississippi Squirrel snow cone, as he talks with Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett on July 3. Shawnee’s oldest snow cone stand, at 722 S. Beard, was set to have their grand re-opening that day, but the electricity went off. They will announce when the event will be rescheduled.

Epic Sno Cones owner David Henry, right, holds his sleeping granddaughter, Safiya Henry, 9 months, and eats a Mississippi Squirrel snow cone, as he talks with Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett on July 3. Shawnee’s oldest snow cone stand, at 722 S. Beard, was set to have their grand re-opening that day, but the electricity went off. They will announce when the event will be rescheduled.

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More Than Snow Cones: 71-Year-Old Business Brings Community Together

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 6, 2023
There are many things that kids look forward to in the summer, and one of them is snow cones. And, while Shawnee and the surrounding area have many snow cone stands, there is one that has stood the test of time. The little white, wood-frame building with the square sliding window at 722 S.

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Bethel School Approves Raises

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, July 6, 2023
All para-professionals, support staff, and bus drivers will receive across-the-board raises, as per the board’s decision. This was approved by the Bethel School Board during the meeting held June 26.
Olivia Hill, summer volunteer at the Tecumseh Public Library, paints a nature landscape at the library’s Summer Learning Event on Wednesday, June 21. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Olivia Hill, summer volunteer at the Tecumseh Public Library, paints a nature landscape at the library’s Summer Learning Event on Wednesday, June 21. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

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Library Learning Fun Continues

Valerie Scott
Thursday, July 6, 2023
On Wednesday, June 21, the Tecumseh Public Library hosted an art class for teenagers as part of their Summer Learning Challenge. Lizzy Brady, the owner of SageBrush Designs, led the class. Brady has painted several pieces of window art in Mcloud, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Harrah, Earlsboro, and more.
Lula Dailey, 2, turns a crank on a hand corn sheller owned by Mike Rooker of Dale, as Eli Dailey, 5, and Leila Dailey, 3, all of Earlsboro, watch during the Farming Heritage Festival at Shawnee Feed on June 17. Hosted by the Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club, the event is in its 24th year and also included several farming demonstrations, tractor pulling and an antique tractor parade on June 16 and 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lula Dailey, 2, turns a crank on a hand corn sheller owned by Mike Rooker of Dale, as Eli Dailey, 5, and Leila Dailey, 3, all of Earlsboro, watch during the Farming Heritage Festival at Shawnee Feed on June 17. Hosted by the Shawnee Tractor and Engine Club, the event is in its 24th year and also included several farming demonstrations, tractor pulling and an antique tractor parade on June 16 and 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Caught in Action - Shawnee Tractor & Engine Club Farming Heritage Festival

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Lula Dailey, 2, turns a crank on a hand corn sheller owned by Mike Rooker of Dale, as Eli Dailey, 5, and Leila Dailey, 3, all of Earlsboro, watch during the Farming Heritage Festival at Shawnee Feed on June 17.
Tecumseh freshman Camryn Medley and junior Raistlin Stout assist Flavil Sosa of Shawnee in selecting fireworks at Tecumseh High School Band's fireworks stand on June 24. Band Director John Outon said they are raising money for a small band trip this year and their big Washington, DC and New York City trip in three years. This is the fourth year for them to sell fireworks, and the stand is open by Thunderbird Casino on Gordon Cooper Drive through July 5 every day, 9 am-10 pm, & 9 am-11 pm, starting June 30.

Tecumseh freshman Camryn Medley and junior Raistlin Stout assist Flavil Sosa of Shawnee in selecting fireworks at Tecumseh High School Band's fireworks stand on June 24. Band Director John Outon said they are raising money for a small band trip this year and their big Washington, DC and New York City trip in three years. This is the fourth year for them to sell fireworks, and the stand is open by Thunderbird Casino on Gordon Cooper Drive through July 5 every day, 9 am-10 pm, & 9 am-11 pm, starting June 30.

Tecumseh High School Band Selling Fireworks Through July 5

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Tecumseh freshman Camryn Medley and junior Raistlin Stout assist Flavil Sosa of Shawnee in selecting fireworks at Tecumseh High School Band's fireworks stand on June 24.
Retiring Superintendent Dr. April Grace talks to the Shawnee Board of Education during their June 26 meeting - her last meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Retiring Superintendent Dr. April Grace talks to the Shawnee Board of Education during their June 26 meeting - her last meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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School Board Pays Tribute To Dr. April Grace

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The Shawnee Board of Education held their last meeting of the fiscal year on June 27. And it was also Superintendent Dr. April Grace’s last meeting before her retirement. There were a few people who spoke about Grace and shared the impact she has had in her seven years as superintendent.