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Shultz Reports Wes Watkins Reservoir Remain Good For Now

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Steven Shultz, Project Manager for the Pottawatomie County Development Authority (PCDA) reported to the board that the Wes Watkins Reservoir lake level was only down one foot. With the drought conditions as they are, this was good news.
Jadelyn Greer, 15, of Shawnee, and Quinn Jones, 3, of Yukon, get help target bowfishing from Zak McMunn and Jaci Statton, respectively, from Darkwater Adventures of Meeker during the Outdoor Nation Expo on Aug. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jadelyn Greer, 15, of Shawnee, and Quinn Jones, 3, of Yukon, get help target bowfishing from Zak McMunn and Jaci Statton, respectively, from Darkwater Adventures of Meeker during the Outdoor Nation Expo on Aug. 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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ONE Features Elk Hunting Seminars, Killer Chef Demos

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
FireLake Arena was full of hunters, fishermen and those learning about outdoor pastimes this weekend, Aug. 12-13. The Fifth Annual Outdoor Nation Expo (ONE) brought out at least 18,000 people for the event, said cofounder Rick Gage - up from 15,000 last year.

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Board Approves $65 Million Wastewater Loan, $24 Rate Increase

Loren Knight
Thursday, August 18, 2022
At the Monday, Aug. 15 City Commission and Municipal Authority meeting, the board was asked to reconsider and approve a resolution regarding a Clean Water SRF loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board that was originally brought to their attention at the Aug.
District Attorney Allan Grubb

District Attorney Allan Grubb

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Grubb Suspends Himself, Court Makes It Official

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Friday afternoon, Aug. 12, 2022, District 23 District Attorney Allan Grubb submitted a letter of resignation to the office of Governor Kevin Stitt. The letter states the resignation is effective Sept.
A record number of people attended the Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13. There were 25 hot-air balloons from seven states that participated in balloon launches, tethered rides, and balloon glows, such as this one on Sat. night. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

A record number of people attended the Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13. There were 25 hot-air balloons from seven states that participated in balloon launches, tethered rides, and balloon glows, such as this one on Sat. night. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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FireFlight Balloon Festival Draws Record Crowd

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Word has gotten out. If you went to the Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 12-13 and tried to find a parking spot, you understand.
Responses Filed in State of Oklahoma vs Allan Grubb

Responses Filed in State of Oklahoma vs Allan Grubb

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Responses Filed in State of Oklahoma vs Allan Grubb

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 11, 2022
By SUZIE CAMPBELL The State of Oklahoma filed responses Monday, Aug. 8, to the motions to recuse the Attorney General’s office as a prosecutor in the State of Oklahoma vs Glen Allan Grubb. In the response, Chief Assistant Attorney General B.

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Early Voting Begins Next Thursday, Aug. 18

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Early voting begins Thursday Aug. 18th 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 their County Election Board.

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County Board Approves Resolutions For Opioid Settlements

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 11, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved three resolutions concerning opioid litigation during the meeting held Monday, Aug. 8. The Resolutions were signed with Cardinal Health, McKesson Corporation and Amerisource Bergen Corporation, Janssen (J&J), and Mallinckrodt.