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Wes Culwell, his son Bill Fleming, and Fleming's wife, Tammy Nelson, all of Asher own these three vehicles. Culwell owns 'Blue Eyed Mary,' a 1954 Ford F-100. Fleming owns the 1926 Rat Rod, made from various parts found on his father's farm. Nelson has the 1967 Plymouth GTX. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Wes Culwell, his son Bill Fleming, and Fleming's wife, Tammy Nelson, all of Asher own these three vehicles. Culwell owns 'Blue Eyed Mary,' a 1954 Ford F-100. Fleming owns the 1926 Rat Rod, made from various parts found on his father's farm. Nelson has the 1967 Plymouth GTX. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Knights Car Show draws over 200 entries

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Nestled among the trees at Boy Scout Park in Shawnee, there were 203 vehicles and 11 club members’ vehicles in the 38th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show on June 28.The results are as follows: The Knights Best Of Awards Peoples Choice – Entry #149 – Glenn Masopust – 1955 Studebaker...

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Shawnee Approves Land Use Agreement with YMCA

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Shawnee, Oklahoma, June 25, 2025 – During the June 23, 2025, Special Call meeting, the Shawnee City Commission unanimously approved a commercial non-aeronautical land use agreement with the Young Men’s Christian Association of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Inc. (YMCA), paving the way for a major expansion...
McLoud Fire Chief Josh Jenkins is concerned about equipment after the loss of one of the fire trucks. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

McLoud Fire Chief Josh Jenkins is concerned about equipment after the loss of one of the fire trucks. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

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McLoud Addresses Fire Equipment Concerns

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The McLoud City Council, led by acting chair Councilman Doug Vanscovoc in the absence of Mayor McClure and Councilman Phil Solinger, heard urgent concerns from Fire Chief Josh Jenkins about the city’s fire equipment during its June 26 meeting.Jenkins told the council that McLoud, a two-engine fire...
SSM Health Saints Heart Cardiologists Isma Javed, MD, and Troy Norred, MD are surrounded by hospital administrators and Cardiac Cath Lab staff as they prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Cath Lab. Photo provided

SSM Health Saints Heart Cardiologists Isma Javed, MD, and Troy Norred, MD are surrounded by hospital administrators and Cardiac Cath Lab staff as they prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Cath Lab. Photo provided

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SSM Health Saints Heart Opens Second Cardiac Cath Lab in Shawnee

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Americans, and SSM Health Saints Heart in Shawnee is dedicated to providing the care needed to lower those numbers in area residents.
Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason James poses a question about his smart watch while speaking on the new "bell-to-bell no personal wireless electronic device" policy during the SPS Board of Education meeting on June 30. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason James poses a question about his smart watch while speaking on the new "bell-to-bell no personal wireless electronic device" policy during the SPS Board of Education meeting on June 30. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee Board of Education gets ball rolling on Tennis Center

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
A guaranteed maximum price of $2,231,949.63 was approved by the Shawnee Board of Education on June 30 for Wynn Construction Co., Inc. to build the Paul Duffield Tennis Center.“We’re really excited that it came in, I think about $300,000 ... below the estimate, so that either says the bids are...

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County approves Education Tax requests

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Pottawatomie County Commissioners approved temporary appropriations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year during their July 1 meeting, allocating sales tax funds to local schools for various expenses and preparing for the upcoming International Finals Youth Rodeo.The Education tax allocations were approved...
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SPS welcomes new band leadership team

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
Shawnee, OK – June 22, 2025 — Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph Craven as Band Director and Desireé Whiteman as Assistant Band Director.
During the Dunbar Heights Community Group Juneteenth Celebration, 'An Evening of Legacy & Light,' Anice Young speaks and sings about growing up in the Dunbar Heights neighborhood on June 17 at the Shawnee Communtiy Center. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

During the Dunbar Heights Community Group Juneteenth Celebration, 'An Evening of Legacy & Light,' Anice Young speaks and sings about growing up in the Dunbar Heights neighborhood on June 17 at the Shawnee Communtiy Center. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee's Juneteenth Celebration Highlights Community and History

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Dunbar Heights Community Group (DHCG) celebrated Juneteenth early on June 17 at the Shawnee Community Center.
Justin Wood Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma Senate

Justin Wood Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma Senate

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Justin Wood Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma Senate

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Thursday, June 26, 2025
SHAWNEE, OK — Former State Representative and Sac and Fox Nation Chief Justin Wood, a Republican, is officially running for Oklahoma Senate District 17, and he’s bringing a legacy of bold, effective leadership back to the Capitol.Justin served two terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives,...