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Voter Registration Deadline Is May 19

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Friday, May 19th, 2023, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the June 13, 2023 Special City of Shawnee Election and Special County Commissioner District #2 Election, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today.

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CPN Creates Health Care Professional Pipeline with Scholarships for Service

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Health Services (CPNHS) is offering scholarships to cover 100 percent of tuition and fees for a dental hygiene or licensed practical nursing program for those interested in a career at CPNHS. “Oklahoma faced a shortage of healthcare professionals long before the pandemic.
Dr. Scott Stewart talks with Kelly Long, a patient at the Pottawatomie County Volunteer Health Clinic, as his son and medical scribe Parker Stewart looks on, May 11. Stewart also volunteers at the clinic with his other son, Reid, not shown, who screens patients and helps in the pharmacy. Photo provided by Sharon Gerards.

Dr. Scott Stewart talks with Kelly Long, a patient at the Pottawatomie County Volunteer Health Clinic, as his son and medical scribe Parker Stewart looks on, May 11. Stewart also volunteers at the clinic with his other son, Reid, not shown, who screens patients and helps in the pharmacy. Photo provided by Sharon Gerards.

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Volunteer Clinic Is Family Time for Stewarts

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Volunteer Health Clinic of Pottawatomie County may be a place where families can find health care every Thursday evening, 5:30 to 7 pm, at the Pott. Co. Health Department. But it is also a place where at least one family comes to volunteer.

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Morris Remains Banned From City Meetings

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Rob Morris remains banned from physically attending any and all open meetings of the City of Shawnee, and Public Trusts of which the City of Shawnee is the beneficiary, any Committees or Advisory Boards of the City of Shawnee for a period of 65 days.
Pioneer Library Hosts Summer Learning Challenge

Pioneer Library Hosts Summer Learning Challenge

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Pioneer Library Hosts Summer Learning Challenge

Valerie Scott
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Through June and July, the Pioneer Library System (PLS) will have a variety of fun, education-promoting events. “We’ve been hosting this event for a while now.

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New Safety Features Approved For South Rock Creek Schools

Valerie Scott
Thursday, May 18, 2023
South Rock Creek Public Schools has been approved to use a portion of sales tax funds to implement safety precautions like a “window safety film.” Ryan Rosser, South Rock Creek Superintendent, introduced this action during the weekly meeting of the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioners Review Capital Improvement Plan

Commissioners Review Capital Improvement Plan

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Commissioners Review Capital Improvement Plan

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A lot of accolades were voiced regarding the response of the city, county, police, fire, and volunteers immediately following the April 19 tornado. But before that was discussed, the citizens of Shawnee stood before the commissioners to ask questions and voice concerns.
Town Council of Pink

Town Council of Pink

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Pink Town Council Disbands Zoning Committee

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The public has spoken, and the Town Council of Pink listened. After a heated Pink Zoning Board Special Meeting on May 8, in which 25 citizens voiced their opposition to the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Draft, the Town Council of Pink set a special meeting on May 15 to discuss disbanding it.