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SPS Passes Audit With No Problems

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Jack Jenkins, of Jenkins and Kemper, CPA, reported that “no significant deficiencies” were found in the audited financial statements or major federal award programs in the 2020-21 fiscal year. He also reported, during the Dec.
2021 West Coat Donation Program Pictured (LtoR) SA volunteer Josh Chastain; SA staff members Kyle Donaghey and Jonathan Campbell; West Managing Director Bradley West; West Legal Assistant Bart West; and West.jpg

2021 West Coat Donation Program Pictured (LtoR) SA volunteer Josh Chastain; SA staff members Kyle Donaghey and Jonathan Campbell; West Managing Director Bradley West; West Legal Assistant Bart West; and West.jpg

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The West Law Firm Coat Donation 3,000 In 13th Year

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The West Law Firm of Shawnee has reached a new milestone in the 13th year of the charitable community service program with more than 3,000 new coats purchased and contributed over 13 years to The Salvation Army (SA) of Shawnee as part of its annual Angel Tree Program.
Fire Destroys Historic Building In Downtown Shawnee

Fire Destroys Historic Building In Downtown Shawnee

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Fire Destroys Historic Building In Downtown Shawnee

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Shawnee Fire Department Captain Winsett smiles amiably as he and the rest of the department fight an abandoned building fire on Main Street in Shawnee, Thursday evening. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Shawnee Fire Fighters douse afire in downtown Shawnee on Thursday.
USS Oklahoma capsized next to the USS Maryland. Photo provided

USS Oklahoma capsized next to the USS Maryland. Photo provided

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80th of Pearl Harbor of USS Oklahoma

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
On Tuesday, hundreds of visitors from Oklahoma and across the United States will gather at the USS Oklahoma Memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7,1941.
Fireworks Display Closes Out Parade With A Flourish

Fireworks Display Closes Out Parade With A Flourish

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Fireworks Display Closes Out Parade With A Flourish

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Following the Shawnee Christmas Parade on Dec. 2, fireworks were set off from the roofs of businesses in downtown Shawnee. This new tradition was begun in 2019. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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City Discusses Depot Study Findings

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Shawnee City Commission held a work session Monday, Dec. 6. The 8:30 am meeting consisted of a thorough update for the rehab of the Santa Fe Depot. City Manager Andrea Weckmuellar-Behringer began the work session by providing an overview of the Depot’s history and footprint.
Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer took on the Shawnee City Manager position in Oct., after serving as the Assistant City Manager for less than a month. She has many years of experience in professional planning and has been busy with several immediate needs and projects in Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer took on the Shawnee City Manager position in Oct., after serving as the Assistant City Manager for less than a month. She has many years of experience in professional planning and has been busy with several immediate needs and projects in Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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New City Manager Tackles A Very Long To-Do List

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Shawnee City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer was voted into her current position by the Shawnee City Commissioners in October. And she, along with the management team and the city commissioners, has been working on a long to-do list of Shawnee improvements.
Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, John R. Johnson, greets the Tecumseh City Council, Dec. 6. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, John R. Johnson, greets the Tecumseh City Council, Dec. 6. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

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Absentee Shawnee Plan To Revitalize Tecumseh Shopping Square

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Tecumseh Square Shopping complex is gradually coming back to life. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Governor John R. Johnson presented the tribe’s plans for the shopping complex to the City of Tecumseh, during Tecumseh City Council’s regular monthly meeting, Dec. 6. He introduced Muhammad A.
Josh Minshull drives a sleigh pulled by two Percherons at the Express Ranches in Yukon. The Express Ranches Percheron team will be participating in the Shawnee Christmas Parade for the first time on Dec. 2 at 7 pm. Photo provided by Staci Hascall of Express Employment Professionals.

Josh Minshull drives a sleigh pulled by two Percherons at the Express Ranches in Yukon. The Express Ranches Percheron team will be participating in the Shawnee Christmas Parade for the first time on Dec. 2 at 7 pm. Photo provided by Staci Hascall of Express Employment Professionals.

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Shawnee’s Christmas Parade And Fireworks, Tonight On Main

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
After being “modified” into a drive-thru version last year due to the pandemic, the Shawnee Christmas Parade will be back to its former traditional glory this evening (Dec.2).
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Cooper Hosts Annual Memorial Program

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
For the thirtieth consecutive year, Cooper Funeral Home will present its special memorial program, A Christmas Keepsake. The program will be held 2:00 pm Sun. afternoon, Dec. 5, in the Chapel of Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral Director J.