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Rachael Geiger with the OKC Philharmonic answers questions from the Commissioners at the meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 11. Commissioners approved a $35,000 sponsorship, for the Christmas concert to be heald at The Grand on Dec. 7. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Rachael Geiger with the OKC Philharmonic answers questions from the Commissioners at the meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 11. Commissioners approved a $35,000 sponsorship, for the Christmas concert to be heald at The Grand on Dec. 7. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee Forward membership motion dies for lack of second

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, August 13, 2026
A motion to pay $3,150 in membership dues to Shawnee Forward died for lack of a second after an extensive discussion by county commissioners during the meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 11. Dist.
"MilkyWay," owned by Bill and Tiffany Kinser of Guthrie, is lit up during the balloon glow on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival. According to www.planoballoonfest.org, hot-air balloons use liquid propane gas in their burner systems, which shoot out a six- to eight-foot flame and produce up to 12 million BTUs per hour. The website also mentioned that the "envelope" (balloon) is made from rip-stop, flame-resistant nylon. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

"MilkyWay," owned by Bill and Tiffany Kinser of Guthrie, is lit up during the balloon glow on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival. According to www.planoballoonfest.org, hot-air balloons use liquid propane gas in their burner systems, which shoot out a six- to eight-foot flame and produce up to 12 million BTUs per hour. The website also mentioned that the "envelope" (balloon) is made from rip-stop, flame-resistant nylon. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Two generations of OK pilots represented at Balloon Fest

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, August 13, 2026
For two hot-air balloon pilots and their families at the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival in Shawnee, the call of flight is a family tradition.
Darlene Richardson (far left) and Rocky Barrett give their opinion on what they prefer to see at Farrall Park, while Butch Lutomski and Ward 3 Commissioner Chris Odneal look on, at the morning session of the Farrall Park Vision meeting held on Aug. 6. Another meeting was held that evening at 7 pm.

Darlene Richardson (far left) and Rocky Barrett give their opinion on what they prefer to see at Farrall Park, while Butch Lutomski and Ward 3 Commissioner Chris Odneal look on, at the morning session of the Farrall Park Vision meeting held on Aug. 6. Another meeting was held that evening at 7 pm.

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Farrall Park Vision Meeting

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
A family gets their free snow cones from The Snow Shak during the Sixth Annual Shawnee BancFirst Back to School Bash on Aug. 6. In addition to free snow cones, BancFirst gave away free hot dogs and backpacks full of school supplies. Shannon Chandler, BancFirst Regional Sales and Marketing Coordinator, said they had between 100 to 150 people attend the Shawnee event and around 100 in total at the Tecumseh and Mc-Loud events this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

A family gets their free snow cones from The Snow Shak during the Sixth Annual Shawnee BancFirst Back to School Bash on Aug. 6. In addition to free snow cones, BancFirst gave away free hot dogs and backpacks full of school supplies. Shannon Chandler, BancFirst Regional Sales and Marketing Coordinator, said they had between 100 to 150 people attend the Shawnee event and around 100 in total at the Tecumseh and Mc-Loud events this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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BancFirst Back to School Bash, Shawnee

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Buckaroo Bart, aka Bart Taylor with the Will Rogers Museum and Oklahoma Historical Society, teaches Maxxine Fox, 4, and Lydia Fox, 5, both of Shawnee, their first rope trick during the

Buckaroo Bart, aka Bart Taylor with the Will Rogers Museum and Oklahoma Historical Society, teaches Maxxine Fox, 4, and Lydia Fox, 5, both of Shawnee, their first rope trick during the

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'Readin' and Ropin' program at Tecumseh Public Library on Aug

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
'Readin' and Ropin' program at Tecumseh Public Library on Aug. 3, as their mother records the moment. Taylor spoke about Will Rogers, who knew 88 rope tricks, made 71 movies and was friends with five US Presidents.
Pictured leading story time at Splash this summer are Youth Volunteers Litton Stone and Ellie Welch. Photo Provided

Pictured leading story time at Splash this summer are Youth Volunteers Litton Stone and Ellie Welch. Photo Provided

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Shawnee Parks and Recreation

Amy Riggins
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Hey there Shawnee! School is back in session, even though it is still very hot! I hope your kids and grandkids are excited about a new school year, and please remember to drive safe out there!Splash Waterpark will enjoy its last day of the summer season on Saturday, Aug. 15.
Frontier Days Art Competition and Show 2026

Frontier Days Art Competition and Show 2026

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Frontier Days Art Competition and Show 2026

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
SpOKeLAHOMA, 111 North Broadway, Tecumseh will be hosting an art competition and show at this years Frontier Days festivities. Entries must be submitted on Wednesday, Sept 23, from 6 - 8 pm or Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4 - 6 pm.