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VFW Auxiliary member Justine Martin, right, points out the free hot dogs following the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee.

VFW Auxiliary member Justine Martin, right, points out the free hot dogs following the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee.

USS Oklahoma Remembered at Shawnee Independence Day Ceremony

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 7, 2022
VFW Auxiliary member Justine Martin, right, points out the free hot dogs following the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee.
Marcos Maldonado, a phlebotomist-apheresis technician, draws blood from Jeromy Sowder, of Pink, at the annual Tecumseh Community Blood Drive, organized by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce and held at American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260 on June 27.

Marcos Maldonado, a phlebotomist-apheresis technician, draws blood from Jeromy Sowder, of Pink, at the annual Tecumseh Community Blood Drive, organized by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce and held at American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260 on June 27.

Tecumseh Community Blood Drive Draws 33 Donors

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Marcos Maldonado, a phlebotomist-apheresis technician, draws blood from Jeromy Sowder, of Pink, at the annual Tecumseh Community Blood Drive, organized by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce and held at American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260 on June 27.
Thirty members of Shawnee’s Spinning Spools Quilt Guild attended Quilt Camp, which was held June 24-26 at the Shawnee Masonic Lodge. The theme for this camp was patriotic quilts. Photo provided.

Thirty members of Shawnee’s Spinning Spools Quilt Guild attended Quilt Camp, which was held June 24-26 at the Shawnee Masonic Lodge. The theme for this camp was patriotic quilts. Photo provided.

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Spinning Spools Hosts Tri-Annual Quilt Camp

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
It’s not just kids who attend summer camp. It’s also for those who love to sew and quilt. Thirty members of Shawnee’s Spinning Spools Quilt Guild recently attended their tri-annual Quilt Camp, June 24-26 from 8 am-10 pm, at the Shawnee Masonic Lodge.

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SSC Spring Honor Roll Students

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Spring Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2022 spring semester.

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Countyline

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Thursday, July 7 EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD - 7 pm, Senior Center at 410 N. Bell, just north of 10th and Bell. All persons who might be interested in learning the art of piecing or quilting quilts are welcome.
50th Wedding Anniversary

50th Wedding Anniversary

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50th Wedding Anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Thomas & Barbara Smith are celebrating 50 years of marriage. The Smith’s were married in Carthage, MO July 3, 1972. The couple moved to Shawnee in June of 1972. Together, their family boasts eight children, 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and four great-greatgrandchildren.

SSC Upward Bound Programs Receive Grant Renewal

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Seminole State College recently received notification from the U.S. Department of Education of the renewal of two federal Upward Bound grants. Together, Upward Bound I and Upward Bound II will receive over $3.4 million in grant money over the next five years, beginning in September.