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Sea Cadet Awards

Sea Cadet Awards

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Sea Cadet Awards

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Thursday, December 30, 2021
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Anna O’Dell receives the Cadet of the Year Award for her age group, 14-18, as well as the Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal.

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Voter Registration Deadline Is Coming Soon, Friday, Jan. 14

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Friday, January 14th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 8, 2021. There will be a Board of Education Primary for Prague School Seat #2 and Konawa School Seat #1 and a Special Election for the Town of Bethel.
Lorelei Brem Qualifies For All State Band On Two Instruments

Lorelei Brem Qualifies For All State Band On Two Instruments

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Lorelei Brem Qualifies For All State Band On Two Instruments

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, December 30, 2021
“I rarely cry tears of happiness. The last time I did that was two years ago when I was accepted to my first high school honor band. And it had nothing on that night. It was the best feeling ever,” Lorelei Brem said.
Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputy

Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputy

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Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputy

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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputy Garey Knoles (left) accepts a donation of a ballistic shield, on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office, from Stand 1st Foundation’s Founder and President Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton, as Knoles’ supervisor, Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Travis...
Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America

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Wreaths Across America

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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Volunteers Penny Edwards and her grandson Kolton Maines lay a wreath at a veteran’s grave in Romulus Cemetery, Saturday afternoon. More than approximately 500 wreaths were laid on veteran’s graves in Pottawatomie County as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.
Shawnee High School Swimmer Competes At U.S. Open

Shawnee High School Swimmer Competes At U.S. Open

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Shawnee High School Swimmer Competes At U.S. Open

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 30, 2021
On Dec. 3, Shawnee High School junior Piper McNeil was in the same 100-meter backstroke preliminary heat with the Olympic bronzemedalist in the event, Regan Smith. No, it wasn’t a dream. It was the 2021 Toyota U.S.

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Shawnee Twin Lakes Continues To Be A Hot Topic

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Shawnee Lake continues to be a hot topic at Shawnee City Commission meetings. Citizens opened the meeting with comments regarding funding for kayak area improvements and a public hearing to rezone lake property to operate a Bed and Breakfast.
DA Allan Grubb (left) welcomes Kayxandra Koonce as the new Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center at the Pottawatomie County Commissioners meeting Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Koonce will officially begin in her new roll on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

DA Allan Grubb (left) welcomes Kayxandra Koonce as the new Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center at the Pottawatomie County Commissioners meeting Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Koonce will officially begin in her new roll on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

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New Director Hired For Child Advocacy Center

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 23, 2021
With the start of a new year, the new director, Kayxandra (KC) Koonce, will take the lead at the Child Advocacy Center. Dist. 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis made a motion to hire Koonce with county funds. “I believe she is the appropriate person to hire,” said Dennis.
Volunteers Prepare A Trunkmas Party For Foster Children

Volunteers Prepare A Trunkmas Party For Foster Children

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Volunteers Prepare A Trunkmas Party For Foster Children

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Pottawatomie County DHS prepares to host a “Trunkmas Party” for 290 foster children. Children received a stocking to fill, blankets, movies, popcorn tins, and pictures. The Trunkmas Party, included a surprise guest at the end.