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Award recipient Frances Sample is pictured in the center with Shawnee Forward representatives. Photo provided

Award recipient Frances Sample is pictured in the center with Shawnee Forward representatives. Photo provided

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Frances Sample Is Presented The Ron Henderson Kindness Award

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
On Thursday The 12th, Frances Sample with Mcdonald’s on Harrison in Shawnee received the Ron Henderson Kindness Forward Award from Shawnee Forward and Demco Printing for the month of May.
A train display and other depot artifacts are housed and on display inside the Santa Fe Depot by appointment.

A train display and other depot artifacts are housed and on display inside the Santa Fe Depot by appointment.

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Santa Fe Depot Contract In Question

Loren Knight
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Santa Fe Depot located at 614 E. Main Street has been a historic landmark in Shawnee for decades, and since its construction in 1903 it has been a hot topic of conversation.
Shawnee graduate Matthew Swedberg

Shawnee graduate Matthew Swedberg

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Shawnee High School Graduates 241 Seniors

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Shawnee graduate Matthew Swedberg shakes hands with SHS Principal Matt Johnson during Graduation at Jim Thorpe Stadium on May 16. SHS graduated 241 seniors this year. Looks for the Graduation Keepsake for more photos coming soon. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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County Approves Spending Of ARPA Money

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act monies to cover imaging costs for the County Clerk’s office. The estimated cost for imaging records is $1.58 million.
Byrum Provides Noninvasive Exams For Child Victims

Byrum Provides Noninvasive Exams For Child Victims

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Byrum Provides Noninvasive Exams For Child Victims

Loren Knight
Thursday, May 12, 2022
“I was a critical care nurse, I worked in critical care and emergency room. When I moved to Oklahoma 20 years ago, I was told about this program and it sounded like something I might be interested in. I had no idea before I got into it what it would entail,” Joye Byrum said.
CPN Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett, far right, joins other tribal leaders and members of the Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium for the announcement. Photo provided by CPN

CPN Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett, far right, joins other tribal leaders and members of the Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium for the announcement. Photo provided by CPN

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Oklahoma Tribal Finance Consortium Announces Impact On Economy

Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Tribes’ economic impact exceeds $15.5 billion in 2019 Native American tribes in Oklahoma had a nearly $15.6 billion impact on the state in 2019, according to a new study released in March.

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Carly Fisher Of Shawnee Receives Award

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Carly Fisher of Shawnee Receives the Servant Leadership Award at Mississippi College Mississippi College recently hosted the Student Experience Gala and announced the seventeen students that were awarded the Servant Leadership Award.
American Red Cross volunteers unload supplies for the relief effort outside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on the SSC campus on May 5. Photo provided by Seminole State College

American Red Cross volunteers unload supplies for the relief effort outside the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on the SSC campus on May 5. Photo provided by Seminole State College

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SSC Cancels Commencement, Helps With Recovery

News Staff
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Seminole State College has cancelled its annual Commencement Ceremony set to be held on May 6 due to the effects of Wednesday evening’s tornado in Seminole.