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Shawnee City Clerk Lisa Lasyone swears in Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer as the new City Manager.

Shawnee City Clerk Lisa Lasyone swears in Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer as the new City Manager.

New Commissioner And New City Manager Sworn Into Office

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 7, 2021
There were a lot of good things going on at the meeting of the Shawnee City Commissioners. First, Interim City Manager Eric Benson presented two $2,000 checks to local nonprofits at the Shawnee City Council meeting Monday evening.
Countywide & Sun Publisher Suzie Campbell shares her survival story as the keynote speaker for Project: SAFE’s Honey Do Auction, hosted by the Women’s Volunteer Auxiliary, Friday night. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Countywide & Sun Publisher Suzie Campbell shares her survival story as the keynote speaker for Project: SAFE’s Honey Do Auction, hosted by the Women’s Volunteer Auxiliary, Friday night. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Project: SAFE Honey Do Auction Raises $45K

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, October 7, 2021
“Domestic violence knows no boundaries. There is no typical stereotype to identify possible victims,” Countywide & Sun publisher Suzie Campbell said. Campbell shared her story during the 13th Annual Honey Do Auction, Oct.
Milburn Center Open House

Milburn Center Open House

Milburn Center Open House

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Fred Turner, far right, looks over a replica of a gun from the movie “The Shootist” belonging to John Patterson, standing center, during the Paul and Ann Milburn Center Open House, Oct. 2. Also shown are Becky Swanson and her son, Cody Swanson.

Shawnee Approves Arvest For Scoreboard Naming

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 7, 2021
If everything goes according to plan, Shawnee High School will have a new scoreboard in place at the Ed Skelton Field and Memorial Park by March, but it will have a noticeable change. Superintendent Dr. April Grace said the scoreboard is broken and needs to be replaced.

Apply For FAFSA Soon

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
High school seniors and current college students looking for federal and state financial aid to attend college next fall should complete the 2022-23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.