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South Central Industries Receives $50K Grant

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
South Central Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received a $50,000 grant from the Kirschner Trust at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.

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Honor Rolls Released From SRC Schools

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
South Rock Creek Public Schools has released the names of honor roll students for their first nineweeks. Two separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievement.

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Kickapoo Tunnel (Jefferson School Tunnel) Closed For Maintenance

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
The City of Shawnee recently performed necessary maintenance on the Kickapoo Tunnel, which is commonly known as the Jefferson School tunnel which children use to access the school. The tunnel is located on the north side of the intersection of Kickapoo Avenue and Ford Street.
Shawnee Mall Theatre Closes, Cinema 8 Plans Seating Upgrades

Shawnee Mall Theatre Closes, Cinema 8 Plans Seating Upgrades

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Shawnee Mall Theatre Closes, Cinema 8 Plans Seating Upgrades

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Jones Theatres announced the closing of Movies 6 at Shawnee Mall earlier this week. The longtime local theatre exhibitor has operated the theatre for the past 12 years. Movies 6 originally opened in 1988 at the mall.

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LIHEAP Winter Heating Online Enrollment Now Open

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Oklahoma Human Services began accepting online applications Tuesday, Jan. 10, for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This federally-funded program helps incomeeligible families with their winter heating utility bills. Applications are accepted online at OKDHSLive. org.
Dr. April Grace, Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent

Dr. April Grace, Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent

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Shawnee Superintendent April Grace Announces Retirement

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
After almost 35 years working in public education, including seven years of service as superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools, Dr. April Grace submitted her plan to retire during the January Board of Education meeting on Monday.
Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation, presents a check to Tiffany Walker, Executive Director Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty. Also pictured is Avedis Foundation Program Director Tracy Meeuswen. Photo provided

Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation, presents a check to Tiffany Walker, Executive Director Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty. Also pictured is Avedis Foundation Program Director Tracy Meeuswen. Photo provided

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Bridges Out Of Poverty Awarded Grant

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty has been awarded a $95,618 grant from The Avedis Foundation. “The Avedis Foundation is pleased to support Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty with this grant,” said Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation.

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National Blood Donor Month Spotlights Need Of Donations

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
January is National Blood Donor Month, and to start the year off on the right foot, Our Blood Institute is asking everyone in the community to make giving blood part of their New Year’s resolution. Donors of all blood types, especially type O negative, are asked to donate today.