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SSC will hold its Enrollment Extravaganza event Aug. 8-13, which will feature extended hours, free food and giveaways for prospective students. Photo provided

SSC will hold its Enrollment Extravaganza event Aug. 8-13, which will feature extended hours, free food and giveaways for prospective students. Photo provided

SSC Extends Office Hours

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
With the fall semester beginning Aug. 15, Seminole State College will host its Enrollment Extravaganza event and extend enrollment hours to cater to prospective student schedules from Aug. 8 to Aug. 13. The event will feature games, popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy and campus tours.
A polka dot hot-air balloon illuminates its two nearby balloons during the Balloon Glow of the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 14. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

A polka dot hot-air balloon illuminates its two nearby balloons during the Balloon Glow of the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 14. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

CPN FireFlight Balloon Festival Returns August 12-13

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Vibrant hot air balloons will take to the skies once more as the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) hosts its fifth annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13.
David Floyd with Floyd & Piler, PLLC presents a proposed budget to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

David Floyd with Floyd & Piler, PLLC presents a proposed budget to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County Approves Budget For ARPA Money

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Many who applied for ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) monies from Pottawatomie County will be pleased to know an estimated budget has been approved. During a special meeting held Monday afternoon, Aug.
Danny Mellinger, of Tecumseh, third from left, talks with two visitors to the “Cruise the ‘Poo” event held on July 30 at the Brown Derby in Shawnee. Mellinger owns the 1964 Studebaker Avanti, in the middle. Also shown, left, is a 1950s Chevrolet owned by Sam Harden, of Tecumseh, and, right, a 1966 Chevy II owned by Andy Winkler, of Bethel. Mellinger said he was among the original “Kickapoo Riff Raff” who cruised Kickapoo and caused business owners to complain.

Danny Mellinger, of Tecumseh, third from left, talks with two visitors to the “Cruise the ‘Poo” event held on July 30 at the Brown Derby in Shawnee. Mellinger owns the 1964 Studebaker Avanti, in the middle. Also shown, left, is a 1950s Chevrolet owned by Sam Harden, of Tecumseh, and, right, a 1966 Chevy II owned by Andy Winkler, of Bethel. Mellinger said he was among the original “Kickapoo Riff Raff” who cruised Kickapoo and caused business owners to complain.

Kickapoo Riff Raff Return To Cruise The Poo

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Danny Mellinger, of Tecumseh, third from left, talks with two visitors to the “Cruise the ‘Poo” event held on July 30 at the Brown Derby in Shawnee. Mellinger owns the 1964 Studebaker Avanti, in the middle.
New Will Rogers Elementary Principal Molly Wilson speaks to the Shawnee Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. April Grace after being introduced during the Aug. 1 meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

New Will Rogers Elementary Principal Molly Wilson speaks to the Shawnee Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. April Grace after being introduced during the Aug. 1 meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

SPS Projects Move Forward, Flooring, Safe Room, Vape Sensors

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
A contract for construction management services for the Shawnee Elementary Project was approved for Nabholz Construction by the Shawnee Board of Education during their Aug. 1 meeting.
Dan Boren Appointed To FUB Board

Dan Boren Appointed To FUB Board

Dan Boren Appointed To FUB Board

News Staff
Thursday, July 28, 2022
First United has appointed Dan Boren, Chickasaw Nation’s Secretary of Commerce, to its board of directors effective June 21, 2022.

Shawnee Receives Approval To Begin New Projects

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, July 28, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved three different quotes totaling $69,590 for Shawnee Public Schools during the meeting Monday, July 25. Shawnee will use its portion of the education sales tax monies to cover the projects.
New VA Clinic Set To Open In Shawnee This Fall

New VA Clinic Set To Open In Shawnee This Fall

New VA Clinic Set To Open In Shawnee This Fall

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 28, 2022
For the approximately 5,000 veterans in the Shawnee area, a new option for health care is finally coming to town. A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic is set to open in the Fall of this year in Shawnee Health Plaza at 3700 N. Kickapoo Ave.
Lankford Wants To Simplify FEMA Application Process

Lankford Wants To Simplify FEMA Application Process

Lankford Wants To Simplify FEMA Application Process

News Staff
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to introduce a bill that would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to...