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OBU officially kicks off the Christmas season on campus Nov. 30 with numerous holiday-themed activities and events leading up to Christmas break. Pictured: Lights on the Oval in 2020. Photo provided/OBU photo

OBU officially kicks off the Christmas season on campus Nov. 30 with numerous holiday-themed activities and events leading up to Christmas break. Pictured: Lights on the Oval in 2020. Photo provided/OBU photo

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Bison Hill To Celebrate The Christmas Season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Oklahoma Baptist University officially kicks off the Christmas season on campus this week, with numerous holiday-themed activities and events. The festivities begin Nov. 30 and run for two weeks, filling the end of the semester with warm, festive cheer. The fun begins Tuesday, Nov.
NIGHT SKY REPORT

NIGHT SKY REPORT

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NIGHT SKY REPORT

Nick Lazzaro
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
We had a few good viewing nights during November but encountered a lot of evenings that were problematic because of the winds.
Kathy Laster, Ph. D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation (center) presents a check to Daniel Matthews, Executive Director CMPC. Angi Mohr, Avedis Board Member & President SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Shawnee (pictured to the right of Matthews) is joined by Board and Staff from Community Market of Pottawatomie County and Staff from the Avedis Foundation. Photo provided

Kathy Laster, Ph. D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation (center) presents a check to Daniel Matthews, Executive Director CMPC. Angi Mohr, Avedis Board Member & President SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Shawnee (pictured to the right of Matthews) is joined by Board and Staff from Community Market of Pottawatomie County and Staff from the Avedis Foundation. Photo provided

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Avedis Awards $139,750 Grant To Community Market

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Avedis Foundation awarded a grant for $139,750 to Community Market of Shawnee. Kathy Laster, Ph.D.

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Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan Slashes Fees

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
State Treasurer Randy McDaniel today announced a 20-percent reduction in the management fee for the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan (OCSP). This reduction is expected to save Oklahoma families owning OCSP accounts more than $500,000 per year.

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Countyline

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Thursday, Dec. 2 CHRISTMAS PARADE – 7 pm, Dec. 2, Main Street, Shawnee. Shawnee’s night time Christmas Parade hosted by Safe Events For Families is back for 2021. This year’s theme is ‘Christmas In Toyland.’ EASTERN STAR – 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge Friday, Dec.
Avedis Foundation Program Director Tracy Meeuwson (pictured second to the right, front row) and Dr. Kathy Laster, Avedis Foundation president and CEO (pictured far right, front row) are joined by the directors of several area nonprofits who participate in the Foundation’s Nonprofit Leadership Institute. Photo provided

Avedis Foundation Program Director Tracy Meeuwson (pictured second to the right, front row) and Dr. Kathy Laster, Avedis Foundation president and CEO (pictured far right, front row) are joined by the directors of several area nonprofits who participate in the Foundation’s Nonprofit Leadership Institute. Photo provided

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Avedis Foundation Announces Leadership Institute Grant Recipients

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Avedis Foundation has announced the 2021 recipients of a collection of resources for the advancement of area nonprofits.
Beliefs, Life Lessons Shown Through Handmolded Artwork

Beliefs, Life Lessons Shown Through Handmolded Artwork

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Beliefs, Life Lessons Shown Through Handmolded Artwork

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Kiowa artist Burt Patadal has made many ceramic pieces throughout the last 30 years, providing others the opportunity to hold a work of art molded by his hands.
Tecumseh eight-grader Jax Johnson has been selected to participate in the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association’s Junior High All-State Choir. He will perform with the choir in Oklahoma City in January 2022. Photo provided.

Tecumseh eight-grader Jax Johnson has been selected to participate in the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association’s Junior High All-State Choir. He will perform with the choir in Oklahoma City in January 2022. Photo provided.

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Tecumseh Middle School Student Qualifies For All-State

Kendra Johnson
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Waiting for the text message was intense for Jax Johnson and his parents, Jay and Mandy Johnson. “I open it and my eyes just shoot up and (my mother) gets up. She just wraps her arms around me and he’s over here, ‘you made it, you made it, you made it!’” Jax Johnson said.