Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma in Shawnee is excited to announce the return of our signature fundraising event: Bowl For Kids’ Sake. This event will be held at Fire-Lake Bowling Center in Shawnee on Friday, April 29.

Emergency Warming Shelters Manned By Many Volunteers

With warmer temperatures and sunshine, the City of Shawnee has closed its emergency warming shelter for the homeless. The emergency shelter was housed in the gym of the C3 Cross Connection Church, located at 329 N Pesotum Avenue.

Avedis Welcomes Wes Moore

Foundation’s Speaker Series to present NY Times best-selling author and former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation Avedis Foundation will welcome New York Times best-selling author Wes Moore on Wednesday, Feb. 23 as part of the Foundation’s 2022 Speaker Series.

SSM Health Welcomes Theodore Ruff, MD

SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome Theodore Ruff, M.D, as he expands his practice. Ruff specializes in general surgery, caring for patients at both SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee and SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest. Ruff has been with SSM Health St.

OBU To Host ‘andPlay’ Violin and Viola Duo In Concert Feb. 15

The OBU Division of Music will present the violin/viola duo “andPlay” in concert Feb. 15. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The public is invited to the free event.

SNOW DAYS

Readers submitted snow photos from around the county. Whether taking senior photos, getting the garage door installed just before the storm, working to clear the roads or just having some fun, the snow has now melted and its back to warmer weather.

Proposed Charter Approved By Bethel Acres Voters

More than half a century after Bethel Acres first became a town Bethel Acres citizens have voted to approve a charter. The town split from Shawnee in 1962, according to the City of Shawnee website, and while a charter was created for Bethel Acres, it was never formally put in place.