People and Places

Wayne and Gloria Trotter

Wayne and Gloria Trotter

Memories of Gloria Trotter

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
They were true journalists. The paper was a labor of love for them, and you read it in every inch of the paper. - Carla Locke-TollettShe treated me as an equal when few did when I was a 21-year-old running for office. I’m grateful for her and her legacy.
Award Recipient Sue Nelson Photo provided

Award Recipient Sue Nelson Photo provided

Sue Nelson to be honored with Avedis Service Award

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
SHAWNEE, OK – May 11, 2025 – Avedis Foundation is pleased to recognize Sue Nelson as the recipient of the Michelle Briggs 'We’re Here for Good'Service Award for her decades-long commitment to serving Pottawatomie County and its surrounding communities.
Photo Provided

Photo Provided

ECU to recognize Young as Distinguished Service Honoree

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
East Central University alumnus and Alpha Phi Alpha member, Timmy Young, is set to be honored at ECU’s Evening of Honors and Recognition, May 1 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center.
State Rep. Dell Kerbs poses with December Nanaeto. Photos provided.

State Rep. Dell Kerbs poses with December Nanaeto. Photos provided.

Nanaeto serves as page for Rep. Kerbs

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
December Nanaeto, a sophomore at Jim Thorpe Academy, served as a page during the ninth week of the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She was sponsored by Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee.Nanaeto, of Shawnee, is a 3.
Addison Bristow holds her first place certificate alongside her strawberry patterned ribbon skirt. Photo provided by CPN

Addison Bristow holds her first place certificate alongside her strawberry patterned ribbon skirt. Photo provided by CPN

CPN Tribal member wins first place in 4-H fabrics contest

Rachel Maker
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information DepartmentCPN Tribal member Addison Bristow won first place in the Pottawatomie County 4-H Fabrics and Fashion Contest for her ribbon skirt. 4-H is a youth development organization focused on hands-on learning.