PCJLS Annual Trophy Auction Raises Over $50,000

There was a good crowd at the annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction held at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Event Center on Feb. 7. For the second year in a row, PCJLS Chairman Randy Gilbert said, “We didn’t know who would be able to attend.

Citizens Discuss Connectivity With City of Shawnee

Connectivity appeared to be the topic at the meeting of the Shawnee City Commission Tuesday, Feb. 22. Several citizens spoke about the need for citizens with mental health issues to be able to connect to nature and said the Kayak launch would help with that.

Birth Aligns With A Rare Universal Palindrome

When a new baby enters the world, the time and date are always marked with celebration. It will be easy for the Ellette family to always remember the exact moment their new baby arrived! Baby Phoenix Alexander was born at the Joyful Beginnings center at SSM Health St.

Deadline To Change Voter Party Affiliation Is Mar. 31

Oklahomans who want to change party affiliation, must submit their change no later than March 31 Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary, Patricia Carter said today. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.

Virginia Bradshaw, A True Journalist With Class

Retired “Countywide & Sun” reporter Virginia Bradshaw passed away on Feb. 9, after a long and storied life in journalism. Bradshaw would have been 93 on Feb. 21, but her funeral service was held on Valentine’s Day at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Shawnee. It was officiated by Rev.

Kacie Eck Receives Certified Municipal Clerk Designation

The City of Shawnee is pleased to announce that Senior Deputy City Clerk, Kacie Eck, has been awarded the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk. The Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation is granted by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC).

Random Acts Of Kindness By Primrose Residents And Staff

Primrose Retirement Community residents and staff will spend Thursday, February 17th dispersing gift cards and other treats to unsuspecting Shawnee residents and OBU students.