Laynie’s TreeHouse Is Officially Open

Tyler and Lacey Holt, Impact City, friends, and Shawnee Forward Ambassadors came together to celebrate the Grand Opening of Laynie’s Tree-House. This community has been eagerly waiting for a great play center to have birthday parties and open play for children.

Macomb Freshman Shadows Senator Jett

Tecumseh native and Macomb High School freshman, Blayze Lewis, had the special opportunity Thursday, May 26, to shadow Sen. Shane Jett. Lewis and his family will become constituents of the Shawnee Republican once the new district lines go into effect on Nov. 1.

Countyline

Thursday, June 9 PCDA — 4:30 pm. 17508 Bethel Road MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY REPUBLICANS – 7 pm, Pottawatomie County Museum, 614 E. Main St.

Bill To Streamline Teacher Certification Becomes Law

The path for teacher candidates to become certified teachers has become more direct after House Bill 3658 was signed into law last week. Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, authored House Bill 3658 to streamline the certification process and address the teacher shortage.

Shawnee Discusses Budget, Homeless, And Fire Department

Discussion on the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget was continued at the Monday, June 6 City Commission Meeting as Interim Finance Director Jacob Bussell gave a presentation for the Public Budget Hearing.

Motley Graduates From Graceland University

Graceland University has announced the Spring 2022 graduation list. Angela Motley of Shawnee, OK, graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner).

Meet Foster Care Parents Brit And Amber Hembree

When it comes to caring for area foster children, one Shawnee, Oklahoma, family makes community the priority. Brit and Amber Hembree provide guidance and support for children in their greatest time of need as foster parents through Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s FireLodge Children and Family Services.

Tecumseh Internship Program Completes First Semester

The first internship class completed their semester by preparing and presenting digital presentations of their experiences as interns. Eleven students began the semester with an orientation addressing topics such as communication, business etiquette, networking, and resumé preparation.

City Commission Candidate Forum Monday June 13

Candidates for Shawnee City Commission seats on the June 28 election ballot have been invited to participate in a candidate forum on Monday, June 13, at Shawnee City Hall. The forum, sponsored by PAVE (Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education), will begin at 7 p.m.

Tecumseh’s Mingle On Main, Next Week

The 2nd annual Mingle on Main Street Block Party will be held Thursday, June 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Tecumseh on Broadway between Park and Main. Mingle on Main will be a family event perfect for kicking off summertime.