Motley Graduates From Graceland University

Graceland University has announced the Spring 2022 graduation list. Angela Motley of Shawnee, OK, graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner).

Meet Foster Care Parents Brit And Amber Hembree

When it comes to caring for area foster children, one Shawnee, Oklahoma, family makes community the priority. Brit and Amber Hembree provide guidance and support for children in their greatest time of need as foster parents through Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s FireLodge Children and Family Services.

Tecumseh Internship Program Completes First Semester

The first internship class completed their semester by preparing and presenting digital presentations of their experiences as interns. Eleven students began the semester with an orientation addressing topics such as communication, business etiquette, networking, and resumé preparation.

City Commission Candidate Forum Monday June 13

Candidates for Shawnee City Commission seats on the June 28 election ballot have been invited to participate in a candidate forum on Monday, June 13, at Shawnee City Hall.

Tecumseh’s Mingle On Main, Next Week

The 2nd annual Mingle on Main Street Block Party will be held Thursday, June 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Tecumseh on Broadway between Park and Main. Mingle on Main will be a family event perfect for kicking off summertime.

Expected Graduates of SSC’s Nursing Program Recognized at Pinning Ceremony

Seminole State College held a pinning ceremony at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on May 23 for nursing students expected to meet degree requirements in the spring semester. This semester marked the 50th year the College has offered its nursing program.

Tecumseh Police Department Offers Active Shooter Training

The Tecumseh Police Department is offering the community active shooter training with certified instructors free of charge. The eight hour course is designed for schools, daycares, churches, businesses and organizations.

BlueZones ‘Move To The Moon’ Goal Achieved Plus A Few Steps

For the second year in a row, Blue Zones Project Pottawatomie County launched their Move to the Moon steps challenge during the month of May. “We call it steps and not walking so that it can be inclusive of all body types.

County Commissioners Begin Budget Discussions

The fiscal year 2022- 2023 budget was the main topic of discussion during the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday, June 6. No decisions were made, but each department presented its request and answered questions from the board regarding increases and decreases.

Historic Santa Fe Train Depot At A Crossroads

The visioning process for the Santa Fe Depot in Shawnee continues to move forward as the City of Shawnee and the Pottawatomie County Historical Society (PCHS) begin to find common ground. The Santa Fe Depot has a rich history from its construction in 1903 to its current unknown fate.