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Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity offered a silent auction as part of their Hope on the Horizon Benefit Concert, held at Main and Broadway streets in Shawnee on July 21. There was a street fair which featured inflatables, food trucks, 12 vendors, four bands who played outside, and a VIP concert inside at the Ritz featured three musical acts and a comedian.

Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity offered a silent auction as part of their Hope on the Horizon Benefit Concert, held at Main and Broadway streets in Shawnee on July 21. There was a street fair which featured inflatables, food trucks, 12 vendors, four bands who played outside, and a VIP concert inside at the Ritz featured three musical acts and a comedian.

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Hope Concert Raises $10K For Shawnee's Tornado Recovery

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Just over $10,000 was raised for Shawnee’s tornado recovery during the Hope on the Horizon Benefit Concert and Street Fair on July 21. Held at The Ritz and the corner of Main and Broadway, the event was both a fund-raiser and an introduction to Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity (HOH).

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SSM Health Donates $100K To United Way Recovery Fund

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The United Way of Pottawatomie County’s Shawnee Recovery Fund has received a $100,000 donation from SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee, all of which will fund recovery efforts for the community affected by the April 19, 2023 Shawnee Tornado. “All of us at SSM Health St.
The VA Clinic suffered severe damage during the April 19 tornado in Shawnee. However, the staf has jumped into actioon and has continued to provide needed services utilizing its Mobile Medical Unit and Containerized-Fold-Out Rigid Temporary Shelters (C-FORTS). Photo provided

The VA Clinic suffered severe damage during the April 19 tornado in Shawnee. However, the staf has jumped into actioon and has continued to provide needed services utilizing its Mobile Medical Unit and Containerized-Fold-Out Rigid Temporary Shelters (C-FORTS). Photo provided

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VA Clinic Continues To Rebuild After The Shawnee Tornado

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
On April 19th, 2023, a tornado tore through Shawnee, Oklahoma leaving a path of destroyed homes and businesses including the Shawnee VA Clinic. The recently opened clinic suffered severe damage causing it to be closed until repairs could be made.
Salutatorian Aubrey Williams

Salutatorian Aubrey Williams

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Maud High School Graduates Led By Example

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
What a great senior class this has been! The Maud High School graduating class of 2023 has led by example this school year. There have been many great accomplishments on the athletic fields, in the classrooms, and in areas of personal growth.
Shawnee High School 2023 Graduates

Shawnee High School 2023 Graduates

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Shawnee High School 2023 Graduates

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Primeaux, Quary, Ami Ramos, Hali Ratcliff, Allie Rawlins, Zachary Reed, Talyssa Robinson, Sierra Landon Rodriguez, Roll, Hailey Jordan Sanchez, Sandlin, Carson Stormee Satterfield, Scott, Adrianna Ashlyn Seebeck, Selman, Natalie Jonathan Simmons, Simonds, Joshua DezaRae Simpson, Skelton, Beau...
Shawnee graduate Chiara Carpenter celebrates her acceptance into the University of Oklahoma with support from her dog. Carpenter was in the Shawnee High School Class of 2023 that started high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and ended it with tornado damage to SHS. Photo provided.

Shawnee graduate Chiara Carpenter celebrates her acceptance into the University of Oklahoma with support from her dog. Carpenter was in the Shawnee High School Class of 2023 that started high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and ended it with tornado damage to SHS. Photo provided.

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SHS Class of 2023 Survives A Strike, Pandemic, Storm

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Shawnee High School Class of 2023 graduated on May 18 - after completing an obstacle course of everything life could throw at them. Their obstacle course actually began before high school.
Ella Whitney

Ella Whitney

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Top Of The Class 2023 Tecumseh High School Graduates

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Ella Whitney Parents: Craig and Hope Whitney Clubs and Organizations: Student Council National Honor Society Link Crew Oklahoma High School Honor Society Awards: Top 10% of 2023 class (2019-2023) Student Of the Month / 2019-2023 Presidents Award for Education Excellence 2019-2023 Oklahoma High...
Tecumseh High School Principal Randy Dilbeck gets a can of Dr. Pepper from graduate Tallon Formanski, as he did from all of the 143 graduates, at graduation on May 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh High School Principal Randy Dilbeck gets a can of Dr. Pepper from graduate Tallon Formanski, as he did from all of the 143 graduates, at graduation on May 17. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh 2023 Graduates, Embrace What Life Throws At You

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
SENIORS OF 2023 Seniors, your four years has come and gone very quickly. August 8 ,2019 was your first day of school at Tecumseh High with all the little daily details you had to adjust to. Many of you had fear in your eyes, but as time went by, you became more comfortable.