Frenzy on Federal Will Feature Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Tossing

Frenzy on Federal will return for its fourth year on Oct. 1, beginning at 6 pm. Held at BancFirst on the corner of Harrison and Federal streets in Shawnee, the event will have several new attractions this year.

The 26th Annual Ann “Sis” Gilbert Memorial Award is presented to Berklee Gossen

The 26th Annual Ann “Sis” Gilbert Memorial Award is presented to Berklee Gossen

House Of Hope Color Fun Run Coming Soon

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s House of Hope wants to add a little color to life.

No Dam Improvement At This Time, Bids Rejected

Several votes were taken by the City Commission at the Sept. 19 meeting on different budget items, purchase approvals, and projects, including approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for the transfer of wastewater infrastructure.

Legacy Parenting Serving The Community Since 2016

Legacy Parenting Center is a Shawnee nonprofit whose work with families in and around the Pottawatomie County area has continued to grow exponentially since the organization first opened its doors.

CORRECTION:

In an article on the Tecumseh City Council meeting on Sept. 6, it was stated that proceeds from a spOKeLAHOMA bike race “in February will be donated to Tecumseh Early Childhood Center and Barnard Elementary to benefit children’s literacy.”

County Approves Buddy Anderson As Interim Treasurer

The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to name Buddy Anderson as the interim County Treasurer. In the resignation letter accepted by the board last week, current County Treasurer Wendy Mangus recommended Anderson for the position.

Blood Emergency Readiness Corps Reaches Milestone

The National Program Founded by Local Leader and Other Blood Center Executives Marks Its First Anniversary (Sept. 12, 2022) Oklahoma Blood Institute, along with 32 blood centers across the United States, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the nation’s first emergency blood reserve.