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This summer, 89 OBU students and 19 employees served on Global Outreach (GO) Trips in countries across six continents—meeting physical needs, sharing the gospel, and building lasting relationships with people from all walks of life. Photo Provided

This summer, 89 OBU students and 19 employees served on Global Outreach (GO) Trips in countries across six continents—meeting physical needs, sharing the gospel, and building lasting relationships with people from all walks of life. Photo Provided

OBU Impacts Lives Near and Far in Summer 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
While the temperature and humidity rise in the summer, Oklahoma Baptist University’s push to “live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ” never weakens, on and off Bison Hill.
Emcee Jamelle Payne poses with Rags 2 Runway Event coordinator, Fran Topping. Payne got the pleasure of being fashioned by Topping for the evening. Topping was fashioned by co-planner, Dave Thomas.

Emcee Jamelle Payne poses with Rags 2 Runway Event coordinator, Fran Topping. Payne got the pleasure of being fashioned by Topping for the evening. Topping was fashioned by co-planner, Dave Thomas.

Rags 2 Runway Raises $1350 for House of Hope

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Rags 2 Runway was an event thought up by Vortex Alley co-owner, David Thomas. Knowing he had a great idea and a location to host, he sought out help from Fran Topping. Topping is no stranger to event coordination and was happy to jump in for the causes.
Sandy Vanderburg, Executive Director of United Way of Eastern Frontier Country, celebrates the new partnership with women from Worrel’s Haven. The collaboration will expand recovery support and resources for women in our community. Photo Provided

Sandy Vanderburg, Executive Director of United Way of Eastern Frontier Country, celebrates the new partnership with women from Worrel’s Haven. The collaboration will expand recovery support and resources for women in our community. Photo Provided

UNITED WAY WELCOMES WORREL'S HAVEN AS NEW PARTNER

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
July 30, Shawnee, OK – United Way of Eastern Frontier Country is proud to announce Worrel's Haven as its newest Partner Agency.
Katherine McKay and Mike McVey play aliens from the planet Glorp being interviewed by Roger Connelly, far right, who was taking questions from the audience during the OKC Improv event at McLoud Public Library on July 22. Visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org for upcoming Summer Reading Challenge events. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Katherine McKay and Mike McVey play aliens from the planet Glorp being interviewed by Roger Connelly, far right, who was taking questions from the audience during the OKC Improv event at McLoud Public Library on July 22. Visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org for upcoming Summer Reading Challenge events. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Library Events Caught in Action

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
OKC Improv Performs at McLoud Library, Spaghetti Eddie! Plays at Tecumseh Library
Bobby and Tara Cook take a moment to chat with the Countywide & Sun during the Meet & Greet at Shawnee High School on July 29. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Bobby and Tara Cook take a moment to chat with the Countywide & Sun during the Meet & Greet at Shawnee High School on July 29. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Cooks settling in at Shawnee High School

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Shawnee High School held a meet and greet for the new duo of Bobby and Tara Cook on July 29th. Community members, students and parents were encouraged to stop by the high school offices for an informal meeting with the new principal and assistant principal joining the team this year.