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Community Renewal Executive Director Travis Flood attaches a sign to the new fence surrounding the Shawnee High School outdoor “Calming Space” on Dec. 10. Photo provided by Cherity Pennington.

Community Renewal Executive Director Travis Flood attaches a sign to the new fence surrounding the Shawnee High School outdoor “Calming Space” on Dec. 10. Photo provided by Cherity Pennington.

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Two Local Organizations Work To Make An Idea Reality At SHS

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 16, 2021
For Theresa Dame’s special education students at Shawnee High School, going outside to study science or waiting for the bus home used to be risky activities. “In order to get the kids on the bus, I had to have them up against there (the building) because this is our bus lane,” said Dame.

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Emergency Manager Receives Approval To Pursue Multiple Grants

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Pottawatomie Board of County Commissioners approved a job description for the Executive Director position at the Child Advocacy Center. The Commissioners and District Attorney Allan Grubb then entered an executive session to discuss the hiring of Kayxandra Koonce.

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Lake Committee Receives More Time To Submit Recommendations

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Lake Advisory Committee Chairman and City Attorney Joe Vorndran presented an update to the Shawnee City Commissioners Monday, Nov. 6 and then requested additional time for the Committee to finish the task were Vorndran said the committee had met three times and had identified three core issues;...
SkillsUSA students at Gordon Cooper Technology Center collected 8,615 pennies and raised $404.73 to help local veterans with their “Helping Vets Makes Cents” coin drive. Pictured from left are Graphic Design student Sheldin Mills, Shawnee HS, holding the design created by Alexandria Flatt, Bethel HS; Patrick Koch, VFW Post 1317/Jr. Vice Commander, Shawnee; Kaden Johnson, Electrical Trades and Meeker HS; Brett Mingo, Electrical Trades and Meeker HS.

SkillsUSA students at Gordon Cooper Technology Center collected 8,615 pennies and raised $404.73 to help local veterans with their “Helping Vets Makes Cents” coin drive. Pictured from left are Graphic Design student Sheldin Mills, Shawnee HS, holding the design created by Alexandria Flatt, Bethel HS; Patrick Koch, VFW Post 1317/Jr. Vice Commander, Shawnee; Kaden Johnson, Electrical Trades and Meeker HS; Brett Mingo, Electrical Trades and Meeker HS.

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GCTC SkillsUSA Students Make Donation To Veterans

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
SkillsUSA students at Gordon Cooper Technology Center collected 8,615 pennies and raised $404.73 to help local veterans with their “Helping Vets Makes Cents” coin drive.

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Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Thursday, Dec. 9 PCDA - 4:30 17508 Bethel Road -MASONS - 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge Saturday, Dec. 11 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - 9 am noon, Dec. 4, 11, and 18. The Tecumseh American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh, will host breakfast with Santa. Bring your camera and take photos with Santa too.

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OBI Dares You To Give Blood

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
As we near the holiday season, Oklahoma Blood Institute “triple dog dares you” to give blood! Those who accept the challenge will receive their choice between two, movie-themed long sleeve t-shirts.
SSC Nursing Program Director Crystal Bray (left), Online Degree Office Director Melanie Rinehart (middle) and Assistant Professor of Nursing Brenda Hudson (right) celebrate the accreditation of the LPN to RN online degree program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Photo provided

SSC Nursing Program Director Crystal Bray (left), Online Degree Office Director Melanie Rinehart (middle) and Assistant Professor of Nursing Brenda Hudson (right) celebrate the accreditation of the LPN to RN online degree program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Photo provided

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SSC’s LPN to RN Online Degree Program Receives Accreditation

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Seminole State College Nursing Program’s LPN to RN online degree program was recently accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. In August, the Oklahoma Board of Nursing approved the online option.

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SPS Passes Audit With No Problems

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Jack Jenkins, of Jenkins and Kemper, CPA, reported that “no significant deficiencies” were found in the audited financial statements or major federal award programs in the 2020-21 fiscal year.