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Seth Jackson and Jacey Kuhn Awarded AFR Scholarships

Seth Jackson and Jacey Kuhn Awarded AFR Scholarships

Seth Jackson and Jacey Kuhn Awarded AFR Scholarships

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Bethel graduate Seth Jackson was recognized as a recipient of the 2022 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative Continuing Education State Scholarship. Jackson attends Oklahoma State University.
PCJLS Annual Trophy Auction Raises Over $50,000

PCJLS Annual Trophy Auction Raises Over $50,000

PCJLS Annual Trophy Auction Raises Over $50,000

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 24, 2022
There was a good crowd at the annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction held at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Event Center on Feb. 7. For the second year in a row, PCJLS Chairman Randy Gilbert said, “We didn’t know who would be able to attend.
Citizens Discuss Connectivity With City of Shawnee

Citizens Discuss Connectivity With City of Shawnee

Citizens Discuss Connectivity With City of Shawnee

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Connectivity appeared to be the topic at the meeting of the Shawnee City Commission Tuesday, Feb. 22. Several citizens spoke about the need for citizens with mental health issues to be able to connect to nature and said the Kayak launch would help with that.
Birth Aligns With A Rare Universal Palindrome

Birth Aligns With A Rare Universal Palindrome

Birth Aligns With A Rare Universal Palindrome

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
When a new baby enters the world, the time and date are always marked with celebration. It will be easy for the Ellette family to always remember the exact moment their new baby arrived! Baby Phoenix Alexander was born at the Joyful Beginnings center at SSM Health St.

Deadline To Change Voter Party Affiliation Is Mar. 31

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Oklahomans who want to change party affiliation, must submit their change no later than March 31 Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary, Patricia Carter said today. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.

SCCDA Hire Dale Yerigan To Run Rodeo, Receive Old Bills

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority (SCCDA) moved a few steps closer to hosting the 2022 International Finals Youth Rodeo during the meeting held Thursday, Feb. 17. During the Feb. 7 Shawnee City Commission meeting, $50,000 was approved to assist with costs for the rodeo.
Virginia Bradshaw

Virginia Bradshaw

Virginia Bradshaw, A True Journalist With Class

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Retired “Countywide & Sun” reporter Virginia Bradshaw passed away on Feb. 9, after a long and storied life in journalism. Bradshaw would have been 93 on Feb. 21, but her funeral service was held on Valentine’s Day at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Shawnee. It was officiated by Rev.