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Shawnee 2019 graduate and former wrestler Edward Chotkey jumps over a spinning bar of the Oklahoma National Guard obstacle course during the Shawnee Wrestling Carnival on Oct. 13 at Shawnee High School. The event has been put on by the wrestling department for four years, and Coach Andrew McCune said they just do it for the kids in the community. This year, they joined forces with First United Bank to add their annual "tailgate party" and grilled hamburgers.

Shawnee 2019 graduate and former wrestler Edward Chotkey jumps over a spinning bar of the Oklahoma National Guard obstacle course during the Shawnee Wrestling Carnival on Oct. 13 at Shawnee High School. The event has been put on by the wrestling department for four years, and Coach Andrew McCune said they just do it for the kids in the community. This year, they joined forces with First United Bank to add their annual "tailgate party" and grilled hamburgers.

Shawnee Wrestlers Hold Carnival for Fourth Year

Natasha Dunagan
Monday, November 7, 2022
The Shawnee High School wrestlers, coaches and alumni held a carnival in front of the Stucker Wrestling Complex for the fourth year on Oct. 13. They had a dunk tank, bake sale, carnival games, National Guard obstacle course, and an inflatable.
Everyone applauds after Vietnam Navy Veteran Lawfton Edwards cuts the ribbon for the Shawnee VA Clinic during the Grand Opening on Oct. 21. Also shown are OKC VA Healthcare Systems Associate Director Paul Gregory, left, and Director Wade Vlosich, right, as well as several other veterans. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Everyone applauds after Vietnam Navy Veteran Lawfton Edwards cuts the ribbon for the Shawnee VA Clinic during the Grand Opening on Oct. 21. Also shown are OKC VA Healthcare Systems Associate Director Paul Gregory, left, and Director Wade Vlosich, right, as well as several other veterans. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee VA Clinic Holds Grand Opening

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 27, 2022
For the 5,000 veterans in Shawnee and the surrounding area, Oct. 24 has been a long time coming. On that Monday, the Shawnee Veterans Affairs (VA) Outpatient Clinic was open for appointments in the Shawnee Health Plaza, at 3700 N. Kickapoo St., Ste. 100.
Shawnee's Katelyn Blomquist runs for first base as a Glenpool player tries to tag her during the eighth inning of the district home game on Sept. 20. The Lady Wolves lost, 1-2, in extra innings. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee's Katelyn Blomquist runs for first base as a Glenpool player tries to tag her during the eighth inning of the district home game on Sept. 20. The Lady Wolves lost, 1-2, in extra innings. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Caught in Action - Shawnee vs. Glenpool

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Shawnee’s Dalaney Vranga (#18) returns the ball over the net, as teammate Kanynn Kaseca (#13) cheers her on, during the home match against North Rock Creek on Sept. 19. The NRC Cougars won 3-0 (2518, 25-13, 25-10). Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee’s Dalaney Vranga (#18) returns the ball over the net, as teammate Kanynn Kaseca (#13) cheers her on, during the home match against North Rock Creek on Sept. 19. The NRC Cougars won 3-0 (2518, 25-13, 25-10). Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Shawnee vs North Rock Creek

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Shawnee vs North Rock Creek
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Shawnee Inducts Hall of Fame Members Friday, Sept. 9

News Staff
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Inductees into the Shawnee High School Football Hall of Fame will be honored tomorrow (Friday) night at halftime of the Shawnee - Ardmore game. The 2022 inductees are Pastor Bob “Bobby” Jones, Brayle Brown, and Tristan Wyatt. Pastor Bob “Bobby” Jones graduated from Shawnee High School in 1960.
A record number of people attended the Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13. There were 25 hot-air balloons from seven states that participated in balloon launches, tethered rides, and balloon glows, such as this one on Sat. night. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

A record number of people attended the Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13. There were 25 hot-air balloons from seven states that participated in balloon launches, tethered rides, and balloon glows, such as this one on Sat. night. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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FireFlight Balloon Festival Draws Record Crowd

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Word has gotten out. If you went to the Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13 and tried to find a parking spot, you understand.
Danny Mellinger, of Tecumseh, third from left, talks with two visitors to the “Cruise the ‘Poo” event held on July 30 at the Brown Derby in Shawnee. Mellinger owns the 1964 Studebaker Avanti, in the middle. Also shown, left, is a 1950s Chevrolet owned by Sam Harden, of Tecumseh, and, right, a 1966 Chevy II owned by Andy Winkler, of Bethel. Mellinger said he was among the original “Kickapoo Riff Raff” who cruised Kickapoo and caused business owners to complain.

Danny Mellinger, of Tecumseh, third from left, talks with two visitors to the “Cruise the ‘Poo” event held on July 30 at the Brown Derby in Shawnee. Mellinger owns the 1964 Studebaker Avanti, in the middle. Also shown, left, is a 1950s Chevrolet owned by Sam Harden, of Tecumseh, and, right, a 1966 Chevy II owned by Andy Winkler, of Bethel. Mellinger said he was among the original “Kickapoo Riff Raff” who cruised Kickapoo and caused business owners to complain.

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Kickapoo Riff Raff Return To Cruise The Poo

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Danny Mellinger, of Tecumseh, third from left, talks with two visitors to the “Cruise the ‘Poo” event held on July 30 at the Brown Derby in Shawnee. Mellinger owns the 1964 Studebaker Avanti, in the middle.
Participants in the Sixth Justin Terney Memorial Poker Run drive north on Broadway Ave., on July 23, leaving from the Pottawatomie County Courthouse. About 78 motorcyclists and three vehicle drivers participated in the event. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Participants in the Sixth Justin Terney Memorial Poker Run drive north on Broadway Ave., on July 23, leaving from the Pottawatomie County Courthouse. About 78 motorcyclists and three vehicle drivers participated in the event. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Sixth Justin Terney Memorial Poker Run Raises Just Over $8K

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 28, 2022
About 78 motorcyclists and three vehicle drivers came out in support of the sixth Justin Terney Memorial Poker Run on Sat., July 23.