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Raeshel Flewallen

Raeshel Flewallen

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Raeshel Flewallen Seeks Re-Election As County Clerk

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Pottawatomie County Clerk Raeshel Flewallen announced she is seeking re-election on June 18th.She has been married to Jimmy Flewallen, the son of George and the late Ann Flewallen, for 36 years.
Cyndi Berger

Cyndi Berger

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Cyndi Berger Running For Ward 2

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
My name is Cyndi Berger, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to run to be the next Commissioner for Ward 2 City of Shawnee!As a candidate, I hope to talk to as many people as I can and learn about the things that are important to the people in our community.
Greg Rush

Greg Rush

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Greg Rush, Ready To Continue Serving As Your County

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
I, Greg Rush (Republican), am seeking Re-Election of District 2 Pottawatomie County Commissioner.I have been a Pottawatomie County resident for 60 years. I am the fifth generation of our family to reside in Pottawatomie County.
Scott Hawkins

Scott Hawkins

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Scott Hawkins Files For Dist. 2 County Commissioner

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Scott Hawkins is a Republican candidate for Pottawatomie County Commissioner for District 2, which encompasses a large area that includes Asher, Bethel Acres, Brooksville, Macomb, McLoud, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Tribbey, and Wanette.Born in Shawnee and raised in Macomb, attending there from kindergarten...
Travis Dinwiddie

Travis Dinwiddie

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Travis Dinwiddie, Ready To Take The Next Step

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Undersheriff Travis Dinwiddie’s passion for law enforcement began 21 years ago with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) when he was hired in 2003 as a Corrections Offi cer.
Stephanie McElfresh

Stephanie McElfresh

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CPN, Local Alliance Makes Progress

Mary Leaver,
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation has joined other area tribes to help reduce the number of Indigenous people who are experiencing homelessness.Representatives of CPN, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and the Sac & Fox Nation comprise the Native Homeless Alliance, which formed...
Matraya Haynes of Maud rounds the second barrel in the Barrel Racing event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 10, 2023. File Photo

Matraya Haynes of Maud rounds the second barrel in the Barrel Racing event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 10, 2023. File Photo

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Work Continues In Preparation For The IFYR

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Shawnee Civic & Cultural Development Authority is getting ready for the 32nd International Finals Youth Rodeo.

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New Teacher Laptops Approved For Tecumseh Schools

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Tecumseh Public Schools received approval Tuesday to purchase teacher laptops using education tax monies.Pottawatomie County Commissioner Abby Thompson said all the paperwork had been reviewed and was in order.
About 75 people participated in the United in Strength Stroll on April 19, recognizing the one-year anniversary of the 2023 tornado. Following a proclamation by Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt and speeches from John Bobb-Semple, of POGO; Heath Thomas, of OBU; Dr. Aaron Espolt, of Shawnee Public Schools; and Sandy Vanderburg, of United Way of Pottawatomie County, they walked from OBU to the YMCA. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

About 75 people participated in the United in Strength Stroll on April 19, recognizing the one-year anniversary of the 2023 tornado. Following a proclamation by Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt and speeches from John Bobb-Semple, of POGO; Heath Thomas, of OBU; Dr. Aaron Espolt, of Shawnee Public Schools; and Sandy Vanderburg, of United Way of Pottawatomie County, they walked from OBU to the YMCA. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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United In Strength Stroll Reviews Recovery Cooperation

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 25, 2024
About 75 people gathered in front of the Oklahoma Baptist University Geiger Center on the one-year anniversary of the April 19, 2023, tornado in Shawnee.They listened as Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt proclaimed it to be United in Strength Day.