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City Discusses Depot Study Findings

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Shawnee City Commission held a work session Monday, Dec. 6. The 8:30 am meeting consisted of a thorough update for the rehab of the Santa Fe Depot. City Manager Andrea Weckmuellar-Behringer began the work session by providing an overview of the Depot’s history and footprint.
Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer took on the Shawnee City Manager position in Oct., after serving as the Assistant City Manager for less than a month. She has many years of experience in professional planning and has been busy with several immediate needs and projects in Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer took on the Shawnee City Manager position in Oct., after serving as the Assistant City Manager for less than a month. She has many years of experience in professional planning and has been busy with several immediate needs and projects in Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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New City Manager Tackles A Very Long To-Do List

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Shawnee City Manager Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer was voted into her current position by the Shawnee City Commissioners in October. And she, along with the management team and the city commissioners, has been working on a long to-do list of Shawnee improvements.
Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, John R. Johnson, greets the Tecumseh City Council, Dec. 6. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Governor of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, John R. Johnson, greets the Tecumseh City Council, Dec. 6. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

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Absentee Shawnee Plan To Revitalize Tecumseh Shopping Square

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Tecumseh Square Shopping complex is gradually coming back to life. Absentee Shawnee Tribal Governor John R. Johnson presented the tribe’s plans for the shopping complex to the City of Tecumseh, during Tecumseh City Council’s regular monthly meeting, Dec. 6. He introduced Muhammad A.
Josh Minshull drives a sleigh pulled by two Percherons at the Express Ranches in Yukon. The Express Ranches Percheron team will be participating in the Shawnee Christmas Parade for the first time on Dec. 2 at 7 pm. Photo provided by Staci Hascall of Express Employment Professionals.

Josh Minshull drives a sleigh pulled by two Percherons at the Express Ranches in Yukon. The Express Ranches Percheron team will be participating in the Shawnee Christmas Parade for the first time on Dec. 2 at 7 pm. Photo provided by Staci Hascall of Express Employment Professionals.

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Shawnee’s Christmas Parade And Fireworks, Tonight On Main

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
After being “modified” into a drive-thru version last year due to the pandemic, the Shawnee Christmas Parade will be back to its former traditional glory this evening (Dec.2).
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Cooper Hosts Annual Memorial Program

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
For the thirtieth consecutive year, Cooper Funeral Home will present its special memorial program, A Christmas Keepsake. The program will be held 2:00 pm Sun. afternoon, Dec. 5, in the Chapel of Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral Director J.
OBU officially kicks off the Christmas season on campus Nov. 30 with numerous holiday-themed activities and events leading up to Christmas break. Pictured: Lights on the Oval in 2020. Photo provided/OBU photo

OBU officially kicks off the Christmas season on campus Nov. 30 with numerous holiday-themed activities and events leading up to Christmas break. Pictured: Lights on the Oval in 2020. Photo provided/OBU photo

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Bison Hill To Celebrate The Christmas Season

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Oklahoma Baptist University officially kicks off the Christmas season on campus this week, with numerous holiday-themed activities and events. The festivities begin Nov. 30 and run for two weeks, filling the end of the semester with warm, festive cheer. The fun begins Tuesday, Nov.
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NIGHT SKY REPORT

Nick Lazzaro
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
We had a few good viewing nights during November but encountered a lot of evenings that were problematic because of the winds.
Kathy Laster, Ph. D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation (center) presents a check to Daniel Matthews, Executive Director CMPC. Angi Mohr, Avedis Board Member & President SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Shawnee (pictured to the right of Matthews) is joined by Board and Staff from Community Market of Pottawatomie County and Staff from the Avedis Foundation. Photo provided

Kathy Laster, Ph. D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation (center) presents a check to Daniel Matthews, Executive Director CMPC. Angi Mohr, Avedis Board Member & President SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Shawnee (pictured to the right of Matthews) is joined by Board and Staff from Community Market of Pottawatomie County and Staff from the Avedis Foundation. Photo provided

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Avedis Awards $139,750 Grant To Community Market

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Avedis Foundation awarded a grant for $139,750 to Community Market of Shawnee. Kathy Laster, Ph.D.

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Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan Slashes Fees

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
State Treasurer Randy McDaniel today announced a 20-percent reduction in the management fee for the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan (OCSP). This reduction is expected to save Oklahoma families owning OCSP accounts more than $500,000 per year.