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O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. File photo

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. File photo

JULY

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt, right, wishes Noah “Sonny” Hines a happy 100th birthday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1317, Feb. 5. Hines said he has also had parties at his church and with his fellow “railroaders,” and his family and friends will be celebrating at a Shawnee restaurant later that month. File photo

Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt, right, wishes Noah “Sonny” Hines a happy 100th birthday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1317, Feb. 5. Hines said he has also had parties at his church and with his fellow “railroaders,” and his family and friends will be celebrating at a Shawnee restaurant later that month. File photo

FEBRUARY

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
In Shawnee, February was a month of celebrations. The community came together to honor Noah “Sonny” Hines on his 100th birthday with a ceremony at the Shawnee VFW Post 1317, where Mayor Ed Bolt proclaimed the day in his honor.
Participants of the Walking Audit in McLoud, held two days before the April tornado, stop to discuss things they have seen that could be changed or could be better. Photo provided

Participants of the Walking Audit in McLoud, held two days before the April tornado, stop to discuss things they have seen that could be changed or could be better. Photo provided

2024 Year-End Review: JANUARY

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The year began with a focus on rebuilding and recovery, especially in Shawnee, following the devastating tornado in April 2023. Shawnee Public Schools saw the relocation of Jim Thorpe Academy to the historic Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey addresses the Shawnee City Commission about the Education Sales Tax which will be on the ballot April 1, 2025. All 14 Superintendents in Pottawatomie County attended the meeting and informed the Commissioners how the tax had been used to benefit each school district. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey addresses the Shawnee City Commission about the Education Sales Tax which will be on the ballot April 1, 2025. All 14 Superintendents in Pottawatomie County attended the meeting and informed the Commissioners how the tax had been used to benefit each school district. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Kayak Dock, Education Tax, Hot Topics At Shawnee Meeting

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 26, 2024
It was a busy night for the Shawnee City Commissioners, who began the evening with a packed house.The Oklahoma Municipal League (OML) recognizes and honors Oklahoma municipal officials and employees who have completed 25 or more years of public service.
City of Shawnee Hires James Kriwanek As Fire Chief

City of Shawnee Hires James Kriwanek As Fire Chief

City of Shawnee Hires James Kriwanek As Fire Chief

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Shawnee, Oklahoma, December 20, 2024 – The City of Shawnee is pleased to announce the appointment of James Kriwanek as the new Fire Chief for the Shawnee Fire Department.
Lighted snowflakes of different colors have been refurbished by the Pottawatomie County Historical Society and are on display on the western and southern sides of the Paul and Ann Milburn Center in Shawnee. Museum Director Ken Landry said they were given 50 snowflakes from the City of Shawnee last year, and they have all but four restored. Of those, 36 are on display at the museum, and they loaned 10 to SEFF for their Santa float.

Lighted snowflakes of different colors have been refurbished by the Pottawatomie County Historical Society and are on display on the western and southern sides of the Paul and Ann Milburn Center in Shawnee. Museum Director Ken Landry said they were given 50 snowflakes from the City of Shawnee last year, and they have all but four restored. Of those, 36 are on display at the museum, and they loaned 10 to SEFF for their Santa float.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year: Light Show, Carols & Cocoa

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Lighted snowflakes of different colors have been refurbished by the Pottawatomie County Historical Society and are on display on the western and southern sides of the Paul and Ann Milburn Center in Shawnee.
This holiday season, OG&E is donating 330 bikes to children in communities across its service area in Oklahoma – including in Earlsboro and Asher. Josh “Dude” Robertson from OG&E’s Shawnee Service Center delivers bicycles to the Earlsboro Town Hall. Thanks to the electric company’s generous donation, many children in both Earlsboro and Asher received a new bike just in time for the holiday season. Photo provided by OG&E

This holiday season, OG&E is donating 330 bikes to children in communities across its service area in Oklahoma – including in Earlsboro and Asher. Josh “Dude” Robertson from OG&E’s Shawnee Service Center delivers bicycles to the Earlsboro Town Hall. Thanks to the electric company’s generous donation, many children in both Earlsboro and Asher received a new bike just in time for the holiday season. Photo provided by OG&E

OG&E Donates Bikes in Earlsboro & Asher

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
ECU Esports League of Legends team - Chris Barker of Ada, Jesse Barker of Ada, Allie Mabry of Ada, Breckin Guevara of Tulsa and Dakota Cao of Pensacola, Fla. - won National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Division 7 West National Championship. Photo provided

ECU Esports League of Legends team - Chris Barker of Ada, Jesse Barker of Ada, Allie Mabry of Ada, Breckin Guevara of Tulsa and Dakota Cao of Pensacola, Fla. - won National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Division 7 West National Championship. Photo provided

ECU Esports League of Legends Esports Takes Nationals

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
ADA, Okla. – The East Central University Esports team recently made history by competing in the first-ever Great American Conference competition for Esports.

LIHEAP Winter Heating Energy Assistance Program Now

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY (Dec. 17, 2024) – Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting online applications for the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) at OKDHSLive. org. This federally funded program helps income-eligible families with their winter heating utility bills.