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The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was installed on Oct. 17 at Woodland Veterans Park, in Shawnee, just southwest of the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Wall, which lists 7,568 names of Oklahomans killed in war. The four panels of the new monument, depicting Homeland, Family, Patriot, and Sacrifice, were designed by the Shawnee Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee, and installation was completed by the Woody Williams Foundation.

The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was installed on Oct. 17 at Woodland Veterans Park, in Shawnee, just southwest of the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Wall, which lists 7,568 names of Oklahomans killed in war. The four panels of the new monument, depicting Homeland, Family, Patriot, and Sacrifice, were designed by the Shawnee Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee, and installation was completed by the Woody Williams Foundation.

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Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Installed Oct.17

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was installed on Oct. 17 at Woodland Veterans Park, in Shawnee, just southwest of the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Wall, which lists 7,568 names of Oklahomans killed in war.
Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett and his wife, Ana, speak with Linda Weiss, of Macomb, during Macomb Trade Days on Sept. 23. Weiss's sons, Jonathan and Andrew, both paged for Jett in the past. Ana said she and Shane were there to support local businesses.

Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett and his wife, Ana, speak with Linda Weiss, of Macomb, during Macomb Trade Days on Sept. 23. Weiss's sons, Jonathan and Andrew, both paged for Jett in the past. Ana said she and Shane were there to support local businesses.

Macomb Trade Days is Revived

Natasha Dunagan
Monday, October 17, 2022
Macomb has revived their "Trade Days," after several years. It was held on Sept. 22 along Main Street, and there were 35 vendors from Macomb and surrounding communities, according to organizer Shannon Browning.
Anna Watkins shared her story of survival at the 14th Annual Honey Do Auction for Project: Safe. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell.

Anna Watkins shared her story of survival at the 14th Annual Honey Do Auction for Project: Safe. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell.

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Nearly $78,000 Raised At Annual Honey Do Auction

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Project: SAFE Director Renee Clemmons said once the final payments are collected and tallied, the annual Honey Do Auctionwill bring in approximately $78,000 this year.

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Lankford Works To Protect Ability To Use Paper Money

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today introduced the No Digital Dollar Act to prohibit the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve from interfering with Americans using paper currency if a digital currency is adopted and makes certain individuals can maintain privacy over their...

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PAVE Candidate Forum, October 27

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
With the Nov. 8 general election just a few short weeks away, a candidate forum has been scheduled to help Pottawatomie County voters decide how to mark their ballots.

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Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Thursday, Oct. 13 PCDA — 4:30 pm. 17508 Bethel Road MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. POTT COUNTY GOP - 7 pm, Pottawatomie County Museum, 614 E. Main St., Shawnee. The Pott. County GOP headquarters is now open at 11 E. 9th, Shawnee from noon to 6 pm. Candidate signs are available.

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Voter Registration Deadline, Oct. 14, Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Soon

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Deadlines for voters in Pottawatomie County who want to change party registration or who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 8, 2022 General Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today. Voter registration deadline is tomorrow, Oc. 14.