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Community Renewal Friendship House Troop. Photo provided

Community Renewal Friendship House Troop. Photo provided

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Avedis Awards $5,000 Grant To Local Girl Scouts

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
A $5,000 grant has been awarded to Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma (GSWESTOK). Like many other programs, GSWESTOK was severely impacted throughout the 39-county service area. In Pottawatomie County there has been a 70 percent drop in membership since the onset of the pandemic.

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Free Ombudsman Volunteer Training Available

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Free Ombudsman Volunteer Training Available. The need for advocates for Nursing Home, Assisted Living Centers, and Residential Care facility residents remains high.
The Arbor MD balloon, piloted by Darrell Duer, lights up the sky. It was one of three balloon teams from Oklahoma City that attended Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest 2021. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

The Arbor MD balloon, piloted by Darrell Duer, lights up the sky. It was one of three balloon teams from Oklahoma City that attended Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest 2021. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

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Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest, Aug. 12-13

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Guests are invited to enjoy hot air balloons, live music and more than twenty-five hot air balloons will take flight over Shawnee skies once again at the fifth annual Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13.

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Many Positives At The Shawnee City Commission Meeting

Loren Knight
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
There were many positives announced at Monday’s April 18 City Commission meeting. The city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and an Independent Auditor’s Report were presented by a representative from Arledge & Associates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
OG&E Honors Line Crews For National Lineman Day

OG&E Honors Line Crews For National Lineman Day

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OG&E Honors Line Crews For National Lineman Day

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
On April 18, Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) honored its hard-working and dedicated line crews for National Lineman Appreciation Day, an annual recognition of the crews who construct, maintain and repair electric power lines.
Emeritus Honorees Former SSC employees (from left) Susan Walker, Brenda Cates, Carol Hartman, and Frank Washington (not pictured) were granted emeritus status by the College’s Board of Regents on March 24. Photo provided

Emeritus Honorees Former SSC employees (from left) Susan Walker, Brenda Cates, Carol Hartman, and Frank Washington (not pictured) were granted emeritus status by the College’s Board of Regents on March 24. Photo provided

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SSC Board Of Regents Grants Emeritus Status To Former Employees

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Four former Seminole State College employees were granted emeritus status by the College’s Board of Regents at their meeting on March 24.
Erickson Graduates Reserve Academy

Erickson Graduates Reserve Academy

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Erickson Graduates Reserve Academy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Welcome Emergency Management Director Rachelle Erickson to the Shawnee Police Department Reserve Program. Erickson graduated from the Meeker Police Department’s Reserve Academy on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

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Ask A Lawyer Event Set For April 28

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Lawyers across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28, during the annual statewide celebration of Law Day. Oklahoma residents may call 405-493-9131 or 918-551-6022 to speak to a licensed attorney at no charge.