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Keep America Beautiful To Replant Trees In Tornado-Damaged Areas

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Affected Homeowners Can Register to Receive Free Trees and Services as Part of the Pottawatomie County RETREET Initiative Shawnee, OK – Keep America Beautiful, in partnership with Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, Pottawatomie Go (Pogo), and United Way of Eastern Frontier Country, invites Pottawatomie...
BancFirst unveils new commercial highlighting Shawnee’s history since before statehood. Photo provvided by BancFirst

BancFirst unveils new commercial highlighting Shawnee’s history since before statehood. Photo provvided by BancFirst

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BancFirst Unveils New Commercial Celebrating Shawnee’s Rich History

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Shawnee, OK – BancFirst is proud to announce the release of a new television and online commercial highlighting the vibrant history of the Shawnee community.
Tecumseh Assistant Police Chief Mike Mallinson poses with his wife, Laurie, and son, Michael Lawrence Mallinson, in 1994 at the Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, after flying in from Hawaii after a six-month deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN72. Photo provided.

Tecumseh Assistant Police Chief Mike Mallinson poses with his wife, Laurie, and son, Michael Lawrence Mallinson, in 1994 at the Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, after flying in from Hawaii after a six-month deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN72. Photo provided.

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Tecumseh’s Assistant Police Chief ’s Dual Service Journey

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
When Tecumseh Assistant Police Chief Michael Mallinson was going to Orem High School in Utah, he had a passion for airplanes.In his senior year, Mallinson entered an aircraft maintenance program. And, after he graduated in 1982, he decided to put his training to use and see the world in the U.S.
Dale Graduate Joins Navy, Redirects His Life

Dale Graduate Joins Navy, Redirects His Life

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Dale Graduate Joins Navy, Redirects His Life

Lt. Cody Pearson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. – Lt. Cody Pearson, a native of Dale, Oklahoma, is one of the sailors ensuring the U.S. Navy maintains freedom from the ocean to the stars at Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command (METOC).
Tecumseh Police Sergeant J.D. Sanders is shown in dress uniform for the Air National Guard in 1996.

Tecumseh Police Sergeant J.D. Sanders is shown in dress uniform for the Air National Guard in 1996.

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Sgt. JD Sanders Serves 26 Years In The Military

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
In 1982, 18-year-old J.D. Sanders graduated from Capital Hill High School in OKC and decided to follow in his father’s footsteps.“My dad was in the Air Force, and that was kind of the reason,” said Sanders.
Dist. 26 State Rep. Dell Kerbs, surrounded by friends and supporters, thanks the hosts and those who attended the watch party held in Shawnee Tuesday night after winning his run for another term in office. Photo provided

Dist. 26 State Rep. Dell Kerbs, surrounded by friends and supporters, thanks the hosts and those who attended the watch party held in Shawnee Tuesday night after winning his run for another term in office. Photo provided

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Rep. Dell Kerbs Wins Fifth Term

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Voters flocked to the polls Nov. 5 to choose candidates and decide on state questions, but early voting began last week, as many took advantage and avoided longer lines on Election Day.Republican Dell Kerbs retained his offi ce as District 26 Oklahoma State Representative, garnering 62.