Independence Day

VFW Auxiliary member Justine Martin, right, points out the free hot dogs following the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee.

VFW Auxiliary member Justine Martin, right, points out the free hot dogs following the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee.

USS Oklahoma Remembered at Shawnee Independence Day Ceremony

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 7, 2022
VFW Auxiliary member Justine Martin, right, points out the free hot dogs following the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee.
Wanette’s Independence Day fireworks show has been an event for 15 or 16 years. It is paid for entirely from community donations. This year, they raised $3,000. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wanette’s Independence Day fireworks show has been an event for 15 or 16 years. It is paid for entirely from community donations. This year, they raised $3,000. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wanette Continues Fireworks Tradition

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Wanette may be a small town, but they have an impressive, non-stop fireworks show on July 4. Mayor Nathan Gregory said the fireworks are paid for entirely by donation, and the community gave $3,000 this year.