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Crystal Romanyszyn has been selected as the new President & CEO for Shawnee Forward. Photo provided

Crystal Romanyszyn has been selected as the new President & CEO for Shawnee Forward. Photo provided

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Meet Shawnee Forward’s New CEO

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Crystal Romanysyzn, IOM, currently the senior vice president at the Norman Economic Development Coalition will take the reins of Shawnee Forward as the new president & CEO effective September 5.
Dist. #3 Commissioner Receives Roads Scholar Certificate

Dist. #3 Commissioner Receives Roads Scholar Certificate

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Dist. #3 Commissioner Receives Roads Scholar Certificate

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Abby Thompson, received her Certificate of Completion for the Roads Scholar Program offered through the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), an outreach program of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University.
Army Bass Anglers in 2022. File photo

Army Bass Anglers in 2022. File photo

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Outdoor Nation Expo To Host OK Deer Hunting Conference

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Attention all outdoors enthusiasts or those wishing to learn, the Outdoor Nation Expo (ONE) will be held for the sixth year at FireLake Arena in Shawnee on Aug. 11-12. And, this year, it will be held in conjunction with the Oklahoma Deer Hunting Conference.
Horace Mann Elementary third-grade teacher Janet Hopper, Will Rogers Elementary fourth-grade teacher Shelby Cowden, and Shawnee Middle School eighth-grade math teacher Stephanie Bayne select school supplies during the Second Annual Pack the School Teacher Supply Stop, held at First United Bank's Harrison branch in Shawnee on Aug. 1. Hopper has been a teacher for 29 years and said she spends over $200 on supplies each year.

Horace Mann Elementary third-grade teacher Janet Hopper, Will Rogers Elementary fourth-grade teacher Shelby Cowden, and Shawnee Middle School eighth-grade math teacher Stephanie Bayne select school supplies during the Second Annual Pack the School Teacher Supply Stop, held at First United Bank's Harrison branch in Shawnee on Aug. 1. Hopper has been a teacher for 29 years and said she spends over $200 on supplies each year.

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Pack the School Helps More than 200 Teachers With School Supplies

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
A long line of teachers from around the county formed outside Shawnee’s First United Bank - Harrison branch Community Room on Aug. 1. They were patiently waiting to “shop” at the Second Annual Pack the School Teacher Supply Stop, held from 11 am to 1 pm.
The Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13, 2022. There were 25 hot-air balloons from seven states that participated in balloon launches, tethered rides, and balloon glows. File photo

The Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13, 2022. There were 25 hot-air balloons from seven states that participated in balloon launches, tethered rides, and balloon glows. File photo

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FireFlight Offers Tethered Rides, Parmalee, 5K, Splash Pad

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Is riding in a hot air balloon on your bucket list? This opportunity will arrive next week, as the Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s (CPN) FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival returns to the CPN Festival Grounds, Aug. 11-12.Held at 1702 S.

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2023 IFYR Is Great

Valerie Scott
Thursday, August 3, 2023
During the public comments portion of the weekly Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday, July 31, Randy Gilbert, member of the Oklahoma Youth Expo, chairman of Oklahoma FFA Foundation, president of the Southwest American Livestock Foundation, and former chairman of both...
The fenceline needs cleared and grounds worked for the 2023 IFYR. Photo provided

The fenceline needs cleared and grounds worked for the 2023 IFYR. Photo provided

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Expo Not Prepared For Rodeo

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Let’s talk about the IFYR and the Expo. The event brings in competitors from all over the United States. High school kids with their families . ll the town, spending money on neces- sities like groceries, feed, and fuel.
A 1955 Chevrolet Belair, owned by J.R. Lloyd of Shawnee, and a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, belonging to Shane and Vivian Brown of Shawnee, were two of the vehicles at the monthly Cruise the Poo 2.0 on July 29. They met at The Brown Derby, which reopened on July 26 after recovering from tornado damage. Their original radios could not be replaced, so orders will now be taken using a QR Code, by phone or at the walk-up window, as seen on menus in front of each stall.

A 1955 Chevrolet Belair, owned by J.R. Lloyd of Shawnee, and a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, belonging to Shane and Vivian Brown of Shawnee, were two of the vehicles at the monthly Cruise the Poo 2.0 on July 29. They met at The Brown Derby, which reopened on July 26 after recovering from tornado damage. Their original radios could not be replaced, so orders will now be taken using a QR Code, by phone or at the walk-up window, as seen on menus in front of each stall.

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Brown Derby Reopens Just In Time For Cruise The Poo 2.0

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 3, 2023
A 1955 Chevrolet Belair, owned by J.R. Lloyd of Shawnee, and a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, belonging to Shane and Vivian Brown of Shawnee, were two of the vehicles at the monthly Cruise the Poo 2.0 on July 29. They met at The Brown Derby, which reopened on July 26 after recovering from tornado damage.
Junior Volunteers taking a selfie during their hospital orientation. Photo provided

Junior Volunteers taking a selfie during their hospital orientation. Photo provided

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Junior Volunteer Program Returns

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, the junior volunteer program at SSM St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee is back for the summer. Due to COVID, the program was put on pause. “We are excited to have the teens back with us this summer,” said Cheryl Hudgens, Director of Service Lines, SSM Health St.

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Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Thursday 27th MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. LEGION DANCE — 7:00 pm, American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. Friday 28th COMMUNITY DINNER — 6-8 pm, Revive Free Will Baptist Church, 121 N.