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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

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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

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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

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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.

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United Way Shawnee Recovery Fund Created For Tornado Survivors

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The United Way of Pottawatomie County’s Shawnee Recovery Fund has received over $300,000 in individual and corporate donations, and an additional $200,000 match challenge, all of which will fund unmet needs of citizens affected by the April 19, 2023, Shawnee Tornado.
Shawnee High School 2023 Senior Class. Photo provided

Shawnee High School 2023 Senior Class. Photo provided

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Shawnee Graduation To Be Held At Lloyd Noble Center

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Shawnee High School Class of 2023 will graduate on May 18 at Commencement exercises for the Shawnee High School Class of 2023 will be held at the Lloyd Noble Center on the campus of the University of Oklahoma at 7:30 p.m., May 18.
An Oklahoma Baptist University student rakes debris after a tornado tore through the area April 19. Photo provided

An Oklahoma Baptist University student rakes debris after a tornado tore through the area April 19. Photo provided

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Big Serve Shawnee: Volunteers Will Meet On _e OBU Campus At 10 am Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Big Serve Shawnee is where hearts and hands meet this Saturday, May 6. Join the Oklahoma Baptist University community and friends from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as we help with clean up following the April 19 tornado.

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OKC VA Admin Staff Going Above and Beyond

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
As the Shawnee area continues to clean up from the tornado and storms that barreled through, OKC VA Healthcare System staff went above and beyond this week, where we celebrate Administrative Professionals.

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Voters Encouraged To Update Registration

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
With the June 13th, Special Pottawatomie County Commissioner #2 Election and Special City of Shawnee Election right around the corner, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Election...
Retirees for this year were honored at the regular monthly Shawnee Board of Education meeting on May 1. Shown, from left, are teachers Diana Hall, Cindy Goodnight, Bruce Bushong, Lynda Thompson, Superintendent Dr. April Grace and Board Member Larry Walker. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Retirees for this year were honored at the regular monthly Shawnee Board of Education meeting on May 1. Shown, from left, are teachers Diana Hall, Cindy Goodnight, Bruce Bushong, Lynda Thompson, Superintendent Dr. April Grace and Board Member Larry Walker. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Shawnee Board Of Education Honors Retirees, All-Staters

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education recently held three meetings. They called an emergency meeting on April 21, following the extensive tornado damage to schools in the district.