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Carolyn McCrary, 9, Ethan McCrary, 7, and Mason McCrary, 5, all of Chandler, get balloon crowns from the India Shriners during the Blues on Broadway event, at Tom Terry Park in Shawnee on June 18. "Salty," aka Mike Byrd, left, and "Pockets," aka Jerry Biffel work on the crowns. Hidden is "Banjo," or John Trivette. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Carolyn McCrary, 9, Ethan McCrary, 7, and Mason McCrary, 5, all of Chandler, get balloon crowns from the India Shriners during the Blues on Broadway event, at Tom Terry Park in Shawnee on June 18. "Salty," aka Mike Byrd, left, and "Pockets," aka Jerry Biffel work on the crowns. Hidden is "Banjo," or John Trivette. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

SEFF hosts annual Blues On Broadway

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 23, 2022
A scaled-down Blues on Broadway drew a small crowd to Tom Terry Park, in Shawnee, on June 18. Unlike last year’s wine-tasting with several winery booths and a beer garden housed under a large tent, this year saw one beer booth and one winery booth.
Several people walk in the Juneteenth Parade on Shawnee's Main Street, June 18. This was the second year that Juneteenth was a federal holiday, although it has been celebrated since 1866. This year's celebration also included a prayer service, history presentation, domino competition, storytelling, and a program that included musical performances, a fashion show, and speakers. Shawnee Forward also worked with the Dunbar Heights Community to hold a Pickleball Tournament at OBU.

Several people walk in the Juneteenth Parade on Shawnee's Main Street, June 18. This was the second year that Juneteenth was a federal holiday, although it has been celebrated since 1866. This year's celebration also included a prayer service, history presentation, domino competition, storytelling, and a program that included musical performances, a fashion show, and speakers. Shawnee Forward also worked with the Dunbar Heights Community to hold a Pickleball Tournament at OBU.

Juneteenth Celebration Includes Parade, Prayer Service

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Photos by Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan Several people walk in the Juneteenth Parade on Shawnee’s Main Street, June 18. This was the second year that Juneteenth was a federal holiday, although it has been celebrated since 1866.
Mayor presents proclamation to Dunbar Heights members

Mayor presents proclamation to Dunbar Heights members

Mayor presents proclamation to Dunbar Heights members

Loren Knight
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Following this past weekend’s Juneteenth festivities, Mayor Ed Bolt made a proclamation at the Monday evening Commission Meeting that on that day, June 20, the City of Shawnee “Commemorates Juneteenth and the Dunbar Heights Historic Neighborhood.

Election day reminders and tips

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28th, for the Primary Election, the City of Shawnee General Election, and Town of Earlsboro Special Election.

Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Thursday, June 16 MINGLE ON MAIN – 4-9 pm, Downtown Tecumseh – On Broadway between Park and Main. Featuring live music by Midas 13, BBQ Competition, vendor booths, and food trucks. Interested in being a vendor? Want to show off your BBQ skills? Visit TecumsehOK.org and register!