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United Way Seeks To Improve Lives

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
According to unitedway. org, “United Way seeks to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.
Marena Wilson and Keelie Utter show their Small Ponies in the Pottawatomie County Horse Show at the Free Fair on Sept. 10. Wilson placed first, and Utter placed second in the class. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Marena Wilson and Keelie Utter show their Small Ponies in the Pottawatomie County Horse Show at the Free Fair on Sept. 10. Wilson placed first, and Utter placed second in the class. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Pottawatomie County Free Fair Winners

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Friday, September 23, 2022
It was a great week at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair Sep. 7-10. This year’s special award, presented by Chairman Randy Gilbert, recognized longtime fair board member and volunteer Harold Walden. Before moving to the awards portion of the night, the Free Fair board members were recognized.

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BluePeak Internet Now Available In Shawnee

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Friday, September 23, 2022
Bluepeak’s $12 million expansion will bring high-speed fiber network to more than 12,000 homes and businesses in the community. Bluepeak has begun connecting its first customers in Shawnee to officially launch its internet service in the Oklahoma community.
Imagination Library Now Available At Pioneer Library

Imagination Library Now Available At Pioneer Library

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Imagination Library Now Available At Pioneer Library

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Friday, September 23, 2022
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Lands at Pioneer Library System Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties, OK. September 8, 2022 – Free books by mail are coming soon, delivered straight to the homes of young children living in the Pioneer Library System service area.

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County Close To Moving Into New Building

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Friday, September 23, 2022
Pottawatomie County is closer to the move in day to the new administration building, hopefully. As of the meeting Monday, the board announced a punch list would soon be done, but the front door ordered a year ago had not yet arrived.

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Voters Encouraged To Update Registration

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Friday, September 23, 2022
With the General Election right around the corner, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal.

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Frenzy on Federal Will Feature Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Tossing

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Friday, September 23, 2022
Frenzy on Federal will return for its fourth year on Oct. 1, beginning at 6 pm. Held at BancFirst on the corner of Harrison and Federal streets in Shawnee, the event will have several new attractions this year. For National Diaper Awareness Week, Sept. 26 - Oct.

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House Of Hope Color Fun Run Coming Soon

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Friday, September 23, 2022
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s House of Hope wants to add a little color to life. At the same time, they wish to raise awareness for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Oct. To accomplish both, they will hold the Color Fun Run on Oct.
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Suspects Arrested For The Murder On Crosslin Road

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Friday, September 23, 2022
Three suspects are in custody for murder in the first degree. Suspects Brian Locke, Christopher Kaker and Namer Holbert are all being held for murder in the first degree. Sheriff Mike Booth said his office received a call at approximately 1:20 am (Sep.