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Oklahoma Baptist University student Corbin LaFrance will be among OBU’s first engineering students in Fall 2023. Photo provided by OBU

Oklahoma Baptist University student Corbin LaFrance will be among OBU’s first engineering students in Fall 2023. Photo provided by OBU

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New OBU Engineering Students Eligible For More Scholarships

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
“New OBU engineering students eligible to receive additional $3,000 scholarships” New Oklahoma Baptist University students enrolling in the University’s new engineering program will receive a $3,000 scholarship in addition to the typical academic scholarships.
Kathy Laster, Ph.D., President and CEO of Avedis Foundation, presents a check for $15,000 to Miki Farris, Executive Director of Infant Crisis Services, and Allison Parker, Director of Development & Communications of Infant Crisis Services. Photo provided.

Kathy Laster, Ph.D., President and CEO of Avedis Foundation, presents a check for $15,000 to Miki Farris, Executive Director of Infant Crisis Services, and Allison Parker, Director of Development & Communications of Infant Crisis Services. Photo provided.

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Avedis Grants $15,000 To Infant Crisis Services

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
A $15,000 grant from the Avedis Foundation was given to Infant Crisis Services on Feb. 10. The needs met by the BabyMobile program are the most basic blocks of a family’s foundation—the health and security of their most vulnerable members.
Tecumseh’s Kensley Whittington shows her swine in the Oklahoma Youth Expo earlier this month. Whittington earned Supreme Champion Commercial Gilt in this year’s show. Photo provided by OYE.

Tecumseh’s Kensley Whittington shows her swine in the Oklahoma Youth Expo earlier this month. Whittington earned Supreme Champion Commercial Gilt in this year’s show. Photo provided by OYE.

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County Is Well Represented At Oklahoma Youth Expo

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Between March 6 and 17, more than 7,000 4H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members descend upon the State Fairgrounds for the “World’s Largest Junior Livestock Show.
Junior Livestock Show Results

Junior Livestock Show Results

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86th Annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Results

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The 2023 PCJLS Premium Auction was definitely a night to remember. The place was packed, standing room only, and every attendee was there to support the kids.  Suzanne Gilbert said, “I don’t have an exact amount because we are still receiving a few add-ons.
Bikers in the Seventh Annual Ruben Rivers Medal of Honor Ride park in front of the Woodland Veterans Park, March 25, as a 20'x30' U.S. flag hung from a Shawnee Fire Department ladder flies over Broadway Ave. Roll to Wreaths Riders 4 Vets President and Founder Rowdy Butler is shown far left. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bikers in the Seventh Annual Ruben Rivers Medal of Honor Ride park in front of the Woodland Veterans Park, March 25, as a 20'x30' U.S. flag hung from a Shawnee Fire Department ladder flies over Broadway Ave. Roll to Wreaths Riders 4 Vets President and Founder Rowdy Butler is shown far left. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Ruben Rivers Medal Of Honor Ride Ceremony Stops In Shawnee

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 30, 2023
On Sat., March 25, the Roll to Wreaths Riders 4 Vets rolled out of Papa’s Leather Barn, in Bethany, to begin the 200-mile Seventh Annual Ruben Rivers Medal of Honor Ride.

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Early Voting Begins Today, Multiple Races Across The County

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Early voting begins today for voters in Pottawatomie County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at the County Election Board. Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary, Patricia Carter, said early voting is open to all voters.
Breaking News - Active Manhunt in progress

Breaking News - Active Manhunt in progress

Active Manhunt In Tecumseh

Suzie Campbell
Friday, March 24, 2023
UPDATE: The suspect is in custody, the victim is in stable condition. Tecumseh Police Chief J.R. Kidney said the shooting happened at about 6:30 pm. He also said he has been advised the victim is in stable condition.
Ciara Vance from Scissortail 4-H is mixing ingredients. Photo provided

Ciara Vance from Scissortail 4-H is mixing ingredients. Photo provided

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4-H Food Showdown And My Favorite Food Contest

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
In one component of the 4-H pledge, 4-Hers commit by pledging their health to better living. Health is one of the H’s that comprises the 4-H program.
FIRST UNITED BANK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

FIRST UNITED BANK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Coffee n’ Crafts, in Downtown Shawnee, is the First United Bank Business Spotlight for March. It is owned by Kelsey Hart who said she started the business in 2018 so she could spend more time with her son.

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Charges Filed In Death Of David Orr

Mike Mccormick
Thursday, March 23, 2023
A f i r st degree murder charge and two other felonies have been filed in connection with the disappearance of a man who went missing more than two years ago in Pottawatomie County.