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Shawnee Residents Asked For Input On Community Survey

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Residents of Shawnee have an opportunity to provide input to the City of Shawnee’s Strategic Plan by completing a Community Survey that will be mailed to randomly selected households, starting this week. “This is the important first step in the strategic planning process.
Elected officials wish Dist. 2 Pottawatomie County Commissioner Randy Thomas well on his retirement. Dist. 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis presented Thomas with a set of longhorns. Pictured from left are Assessor Leona Satterfield, Court Clerk Valerie Ueltzen, Dist. 3 Commissioner Abby Thompson, Thomas, Dennis, Election Secretary Patricia Carter, and Sheriff Mike Booth.

Elected officials wish Dist. 2 Pottawatomie County Commissioner Randy Thomas well on his retirement. Dist. 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis presented Thomas with a set of longhorns. Pictured from left are Assessor Leona Satterfield, Court Clerk Valerie Ueltzen, Dist. 3 Commissioner Abby Thompson, Thomas, Dennis, Election Secretary Patricia Carter, and Sheriff Mike Booth.

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County Commissioner Retiring After 35 Years Of Public Service

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Pleasant Grove Public Schools will have new rubber mulch for the playground and a new portable stage thanks to the Pottawatomie County half-cent educational sales tax. The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved both purchases during the meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Expo Manager Frank Abbott

Expo Manager Frank Abbott

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City Board Approves Budget Increase For Expo Center

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Two things involving the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority occurred Tuesday evening during the Shawnee City Commission meeting. First, the board approved the appointment of Mark Sehorn to the mediation team for the City. Sehorn will fill the seat left vacant by Ben Salter.
The former Gibson's Discount Center at 1 W. Main in Shawnee was demolished on Jan. 24, resulting in the Past to Present Marketplace accidentally collapsing and damage to the Boomarang Diner, shown here on Feb. 11. Shawnee City Manager, Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer, responded to questions about the incident this week. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The former Gibson's Discount Center at 1 W. Main in Shawnee was demolished on Jan. 24, resulting in the Past to Present Marketplace accidentally collapsing and damage to the Boomarang Diner, shown here on Feb. 11. Shawnee City Manager, Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer, responded to questions about the incident this week. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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City Manager Talks About Gibson's Building, Past to Present Marketplace

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 23, 2023
In last week’s issue of The Countywide & Sun, we ran an article about the demolition of the former Gibson’s Discount Center building at 1 W. Main in Shawnee and the accidental collapse of the Past to Present Marketplace at 7 W. Main.
Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt says thank you to Assistant City Manager Jacob Foos for always being willing to find the solutions. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt says thank you to Assistant City Manager Jacob Foos for always being willing to find the solutions. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Shawnee Thanks Foos, Updates Ordinances

Loren Knight
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The City of Shawnee Commission Meeting on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, was one packed with several ordinance changes and more. First, a vote was made by the Board to create, amend, and repeal parts of the Chapter 7 building codes.
Dale Receives $11,500 Grant

Dale Receives $11,500 Grant

Dale Receives $11,500 Grant

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
With this grant from Avedis Foundation, Dale Public Schools will be able to purchase Assistive Technology to be used in their Special Education classrooms.

CPN Shares Holiday Spirit With Community

Mary Leaver
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department The Citizen Potawatomi Nation supported local efforts to bring holiday cheer to Tribal members and others in the community. From toy drives to distributing food baskets, employees eagerly worked to share their giving spirit with others.