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Molly Wilson Named New Will Rogers Principal

Molly Wilson Named New Will Rogers Principal

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Molly Wilson Named New Will Rogers Principal

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Molly Wilson was named as principal of Will Rogers Elementary at a recent Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Wilson will take over the position from Jackie Noble, who was named as director of elementary education for the district at the same meeting.

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Tecumseh School Board Prepares For New Fiscal Year

Ryan Ackerman
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Tecumseh school board approved a slew of general business items to prepare for the new fiscal year, beginning July 1, at its meeting on June 27. The board approved FY’22 encumbrances, warrants and activity fundraising requests for the 2022-23 school year.
Wanette’s Independence Day fireworks show has been an event for 15 or 16 years. It is paid for entirely from community donations. This year, they raised $3,000. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wanette’s Independence Day fireworks show has been an event for 15 or 16 years. It is paid for entirely from community donations. This year, they raised $3,000. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Wanette Continues Fireworks Tradition

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Wanette may be a small town, but they have an impressive, non-stop fireworks show on July 4. Mayor Nathan Gregory said the fireworks are paid for entirely by donation, and the community gave $3,000 this year.
3D Mammogram Machine Purchased with Avedis Grant

3D Mammogram Machine Purchased with Avedis Grant

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3D Mammogram Machine Purchased with Avedis Grant

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Avedis Foundation has provided a grant to SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee to purchase an additional diagnostic 3D mammography machine for the hospital’s new Breast Care Center.

ECU Honor Roll

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Spring 2022 semester by naming them to the President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn A’s in all of their courses for a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Williams Appointed To Education Commission

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, has been appointed by House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, to serve as a member of the Oklahoma Education Commission. Created through House Bill 2693, authored by Williams, the 17-member commission will research ways to improve the quality of remote learning.
Jackie Noble, center, listens to her Shawnee Public Schools cohorts after being named the new Director of Elementary Education during the Shawnee Board of Education special meeting on June 27. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jackie Noble, center, listens to her Shawnee Public Schools cohorts after being named the new Director of Elementary Education during the Shawnee Board of Education special meeting on June 27. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jackie Noble Named Director Of Elementary Education

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 30, 2022
After an executive session to discuss personnel issues, the Shawnee Board of Education returned to the meeting room to vote.

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Auto Show Returns Downtown

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Downtown Auto Body is hosting its third annual City of 5 Nations Downtown Auto Show and Shine on Saturday, July 16, on Main Street in Shawnee. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m., and the show will be from 8:00 a.m. to noon.