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Pictured from left Robert Richards, April Grant, Ronelle Baker, Commissioners Melissa Dennis, Abby Thompson, and Greg Rush pose for a photo after the meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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County Proclaims March As Disability Awareness Month

Suzie Campbell

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners “made new history in Oklahoma and for the disability Community,” said Robert Richards.

Addison Flowers (left) and Carrick Hoyt (right) of McLoud Public Schools were each presented a Mayoral Student Citizen of the Month Citation by Mayor Daniel McClure during the monthly meeting of the McLoud City Council Thursday, Feb. 22. Photo provided

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McLoud Special Meeting Today, Discuss Farmer’s Market

Suzie Campbell

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The McLoud City Council removed the Farmer’s Market Contract from the consent agenda during Thursday’s meeting. Two groups attended the meeting, asking to run the market. After a brief discussion, the board voted to ask for RFPs.

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CORRECTION

News Staff

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

In the article last week covering the Shawnee Public Schools State of the Schools event, it was inadvertently reported that the Jim Thorpe Stadium Turf Project would cost $13 million. The actual cost is $1.3 million. We are sorry for any confusion this may have caused.

A long row of refurbished stall panels have new wood and straightened or replaced steel pipe. The panels are ready to be painted and then be set for the upcoming horse show. File photo

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SCCDA Discusses Revisions To Agreement With OVG For IFYR 2024

Suzie Campbell

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Shawnee Civic & Cultural Development Authority (SCCDA) spent a little over an hour discussing a proposed revised license agreement with OVG (formerly known as Spectra) for the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR).

Cat in the Night by Joshua Brunet. Photo provided

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MGMoA Hosts Children’s Book Illustrator Art Exhibit

News Staff

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Shawnee, OK – Imagination: Children’s Book Illustrators recently opened at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art.

OKFB President Rodd Moesel (right) presents Rep. Dell Kerbs with an Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion award at the 2024 OKFB Leadership Conference Feb. 13. Photo provided

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Kerbs Honored At OKFB Leadership Conference

News Staff

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Rep. Dell Kerbs was honored with the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion award at the organization’s annual leadership conference on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Oklahoma City.

Getting an unconscious body offstage causes problems in SLT’s “The Play That Goes Wrong”. Left to right from the top are Tanner Rippee, George Wright and Elizabeth Sidler. On the front row is Eric Strimple, Jill Fry and Tom Dahlman. Photo provided

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Shawnee Little Theatre’s “The Play That Goes Wrong”

News Staff

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Have you ever seen a play where something about the performance goes awry? Have you ever been in a play where something goes wrong, and you have to cover the mistake? In Shawnee Little Theatre’s upcoming offering, everything goes wrong---from start to finish.

SCI Adult Day Center attendees participate in craft time. Photo provided

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South Central Industries Opens Adult Day Center

News Staff

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

South Central Industries, Inc. (SCI) officially opened its Adult Day Center located at 130 N. Louisa, Shawnee, in September 2023.

As the youngest exhibitor, Lane Nagy and an adult helper show a goat in the Peewee Showmanship of the Tecumseh 4-H and FFA Local Livestock Show, Feb. 17. Also shown is Evelyn Franks. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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