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Avedis Welcomes Wes Moore

Avedis Welcomes Wes Moore

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Avedis Welcomes Wes Moore

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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 Welcomes Theodore Ruff, MD

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SSM Health Welcomes Theodore Ruff, MD

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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

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

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

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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

SNOW DAYS

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SNOW DAYS

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
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.

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Proposed Charter Approved By Bethel Acres Voters

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, February 10, 2022
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.

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Shawnee #1 In Oklahoma For Women Business Owners

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 10, 2022
During public comments, Fhionna Shaughnessey shared some exciting news with the Shawnee City Commissioners on behalf of Shawnee Forward. “I’m so excited to announce something we have been in pursuit of for almost 12 long months at Shawnee Forward. Effective Jan. 31, Gov.
Aivah Dodgion

Aivah Dodgion

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Fun in the Snow

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Aivah Dodgion, 11, of Tecumseh, throws snowball at her sister, Gemma, 5, as their father, Clay Dodgion watches on Feb. 4. See more snow photos on page A8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Shawnee School Board Sets Special Meeting For Feb. 24

Shawnee School Board Sets Special Meeting For Feb. 24

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Shawnee School Board Sets Special Meeting For Feb. 24

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 10, 2022
A special meeting was set for Feb. 24 at noon in the Shawnee Public Schools Administration Building, during the Feb. 7 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. It will be held for the sale of $865,000 in taxable bonds and “designating bond counsel for the issuance of bonds.
Tecumseh Sets Election Date For Mayor, Council Members

Tecumseh Sets Election Date For Mayor, Council Members

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Tecumseh Sets Election Date For Mayor, Council Members

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Citizens of Tecumseh, mark your calendars. At the Tecumseh City Council meeting on Monday, the city adopted Resolution No. 2022-06, which sets the details of upcoming elections for the Council Members for Ward 2, Ward 4 and for the city Mayor. The primary election will be Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022.
Pictured from left are Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation; Dr. Steve Trotter, Board Member Avedis Foundation; Tina Hanna, Executive Director South Central Industries; Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation; Josh L. Trimble, Board Member Avedis Foundation; and Audrey Seeliger, External Relations-Special Events Director Avedis Foundation

Pictured from left are Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation; Dr. Steve Trotter, Board Member Avedis Foundation; Tina Hanna, Executive Director South Central Industries; Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation; Josh L. Trimble, Board Member Avedis Foundation; and Audrey Seeliger, External Relations-Special Events Director Avedis Foundation

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South Central Industries Receives Avedis Foundation Grant

News Staff
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Better Together: A Community Revitalization Initiative is truly a unique project focusing on Shawnee’s Southwest quadrant of our community.