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PAVE Sets District Attorney Candidate Forum For May 23

PAVE Sets District Attorney Candidate Forum For May 23

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PAVE Sets District Attorney Candidate Forum For May 23

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Candidates for District Attorney on the June 28 election ballot have been invited to participate in a candidate forum on Monday, May 23. The forum, sponsored by PAVE (Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education), will begin at 7 p.m. in the Shawnee City Hall commission chambers.
Earlsboro Class Of 2022

Earlsboro Class Of 2022

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Earlsboro Class Of 2022

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
Salutatorian Riley Baker speaks during the Earlsboro High School Graduation. Baker thanked his teachers, spoke of friends since kindergarten, and recalled long bus rides. He said graduation was both sad and exciting. EHS graduated 17 seniors.
Fourteen seniors received Oklahoma High School Honor Society recognition during the Tecumseh High School Academic Awards Reception on May 3. They are, not in order, Emily Bingham, Lillian Effinger, Dylan Graham, Kyle Gregory, Danny Johnson, Elizabeth Kipps, Jacob Madden, Jaxon Meyers, Olivia Roschli, Hannah Smith, Jacob Smith, Davin Smithee, Cami Stearman, and Lauren Taylor. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Fourteen seniors received Oklahoma High School Honor Society recognition during the Tecumseh High School Academic Awards Reception on May 3. They are, not in order, Emily Bingham, Lillian Effinger, Dylan Graham, Kyle Gregory, Danny Johnson, Elizabeth Kipps, Jacob Madden, Jaxon Meyers, Olivia Roschli, Hannah Smith, Jacob Smith, Davin Smithee, Cami Stearman, and Lauren Taylor. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Savage Juniors And Seniors Rake In The Awards

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 19, 2022
For some students at Tecumseh High School, all their schoolwork, community service, and extracurricular activities paid off during the Academic Awards Reception on May 3. The junior and senior awards were presented that evening.
Avedis awards $150,000 grant to Legacy Parenting. Pictured from left are Avedis Board Members, Dr. Steve Trotter, Tina Hanna & Jill Spencer, Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation, Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Mike Warwick, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Lacey Holt, Executive Director Legacy Parenting Center, Avedis Board Members, Mark Finley & Angi Mohr. Photo provided

Avedis awards $150,000 grant to Legacy Parenting. Pictured from left are Avedis Board Members, Dr. Steve Trotter, Tina Hanna & Jill Spencer, Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation, Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Mike Warwick, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Lacey Holt, Executive Director Legacy Parenting Center, Avedis Board Members, Mark Finley & Angi Mohr. Photo provided

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Legacy Parenting Receives A $150,000 Grant From Avedis Foundation

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Avedis Foundation recently announced a $150,000 grant to the Legacy Parenting Center to help expand the organization’s Earn While You Learn Parent Education Program.
Award recipient Frances Sample is pictured in the center with Shawnee Forward representatives. Photo provided

Award recipient Frances Sample is pictured in the center with Shawnee Forward representatives. Photo provided

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Frances Sample Is Presented The Ron Henderson Kindness Award

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
On Thursday The 12th, Frances Sample with Mcdonald’s on Harrison in Shawnee received the Ron Henderson Kindness Forward Award from Shawnee Forward and Demco Printing for the month of May.
A train display and other depot artifacts are housed and on display inside the Santa Fe Depot by appointment.

A train display and other depot artifacts are housed and on display inside the Santa Fe Depot by appointment.

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Santa Fe Depot Contract In Question

Loren Knight
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Santa Fe Depot located at 614 E. Main Street has been a historic landmark in Shawnee for decades, and since its construction in 1903 it has been a hot topic of conversation.
Shawnee graduate Matthew Swedberg

Shawnee graduate Matthew Swedberg

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Shawnee High School Graduates 241 Seniors

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Shawnee graduate Matthew Swedberg shakes hands with SHS Principal Matt Johnson during Graduation at Jim Thorpe Stadium on May 16. SHS graduated 241 seniors this year. Looks for the Graduation Keepsake for more photos coming soon. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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County Approves Spending Of ARPA Money

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act monies to cover imaging costs for the County Clerk’s office. The estimated cost for imaging records is $1.58 million.
Byrum Provides Noninvasive Exams For Child Victims

Byrum Provides Noninvasive Exams For Child Victims

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Byrum Provides Noninvasive Exams For Child Victims

Loren Knight
Thursday, May 12, 2022
“I was a critical care nurse, I worked in critical care and emergency room. When I moved to Oklahoma 20 years ago, I was told about this program and it sounded like something I might be interested in. I had no idea before I got into it what it would entail,” Joye Byrum said.
CPN Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett, far right, joins other tribal leaders and members of the Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium for the announcement. Photo provided by CPN

CPN Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett, far right, joins other tribal leaders and members of the Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium for the announcement. Photo provided by CPN

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Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium Announces Impact On Economy

Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Tribes’ economic impact exceeds $15.5 billion in 2019 Native American tribes in Oklahoma had a nearly $15.6 billion impact on the state in 2019, according to a new study released in March.