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Linda and David Hendrickson point out where their son's name is on the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Wall at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee during the Fifth Annual Gold Star Families Memorial Ride on May 24. Their son, Robert T. Hendrickson, was the last one killed in his unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom on Feb. 1, 20 years ago. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Linda and David Hendrickson point out where their son's name is on the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Wall at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee during the Fifth Annual Gold Star Families Memorial Ride on May 24. Their son, Robert T. Hendrickson, was the last one killed in his unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom on Feb. 1, 20 years ago. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Memorial Day commemorated in two events

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Memorial Day is all about keeping the memory of those who died in military service alive. There were at least two events this weekend with that in mind.On May 24, the U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club (USVMC), out of OKC, held their Fifth Annual Gold Star Families Memorial Ride.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Thursday, 29th H ealth Week at SplashFriday, 30th F un Day at Kidspace Park, 9-11am & 5-8pm look on pg A6 for schedule.Saturday, 31st- Shawnee Library B ugfest 10am-1pm L egion Pancake Breakfast – 8 am-11am, American Legion Hall, 201 E. Park. $8..S hawnee Farmers’ Market - 8am - 2pm, 6 W.
Kaden Deleonrodriguez, center, received the HVAC scholarship. Pictured with Deleonrodriguez is the Shawnee Home Builders Association (SHBA) board member April Grant (left) and SHBA president Greg Sebastian (right). Photo provided by Shawnee Forward

Kaden Deleonrodriguez, center, received the HVAC scholarship. Pictured with Deleonrodriguez is the Shawnee Home Builders Association (SHBA) board member April Grant (left) and SHBA president Greg Sebastian (right). Photo provided by Shawnee Forward

Shawnee Home Builders Association recognizes students at Gordon Cooper Technology Center Graduation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Shawnee, OK – May 15, 2025 – The Shawnee Home Builders Association (SHBA) proudly announced the recipients of its 2025 student scholarships and Golden Hammer Award during the Gordon Cooper Technology Center graduation ceremony held on May 14.

McLain earns degree

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 20, 2025) - Nebraska Wesleyan University conferred degrees to nearly 400 students during its commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10 including a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree conveyed to Baylor McLain of Shawnee, OK.
Fire with COJC Students, Timothy Tardibono, Executive Director at the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs.

Fire with COJC Students, Timothy Tardibono, Executive Director at the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs.

Potawatomi Fire Inspire Youth in Chance Capitol Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – In a heartwarming moment that bridged two worlds and sparked genuine hope, six leadership students from the Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center (COJC) and one of Oklahoma’s most celebrated sports teams, the Potawatomi Fire, were recognized separately on the floor of the Oklahoma House...

SSC Regents offer new academic program

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Seminole State College Board of Regents convened on May 15 to consider several items impacting campus facilities, academic offerings, and local educational funding efforts.
Yasminda Choate

Yasminda Choate

SSC Awarded $25,000 Grant to Launch STEAM Initiative

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Seminole State College has been awarded a $25,000 planning grant from the Teagle Foundation through its Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative. The national program supports efforts to revitalize the liberal arts by integrating transformative texts and fostering shared learning experiences.
Photo provided by OBU

Photo provided by OBU

OBU launches online degree to address teacher shortage

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
In response to the growing teacher shortage in Oklahoma and the increasing demand for flexible pathways into the classroom, Oklahoma Baptist University will launch a new online undergraduate degree in General Education Studies in Fall 2025. The degree, offered through the Henry F.
Pictured from left: Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Michael Potter, Shawnee Community Hub Leader; Christy Ausley, Deputy Director Safe Families Oklahoma; Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation; and Zane Winters, Shawnee Community Hub Leader. Photo Provided

Pictured from left: Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Michael Potter, Shawnee Community Hub Leader; Christy Ausley, Deputy Director Safe Families Oklahoma; Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation; and Zane Winters, Shawnee Community Hub Leader. Photo Provided

Safe Families: Pottawatomie County Initiative

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
A grant from the Avedis Foundation will soon help Safe Families Oklahoma ( SFO) establish a comprehensive volunteer- based support network in Pottawatomie County.