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Cohen Klupenger, 4, of Shawnee, won the 5-and-Under Costume Contest during the Enchanted Woodland event, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Oct. 26. Shawnee Director of Tourism Stacy Cramer Moore estimates there were about 40 entries each for the two age divisions of the costume contest. Moore said she suggested to the organizations and businesses who had booths to bring 500 pieces of candy and most ran out. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Cohen Klupenger, 4, of Shawnee, won the 5-and-Under Costume Contest during the Enchanted Woodland event, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Oct. 26. Shawnee Director of Tourism Stacy Cramer Moore estimates there were about 40 entries each for the two age divisions of the costume contest. Moore said she suggested to the organizations and businesses who had booths to bring 500 pieces of candy and most ran out. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Hundreds Explore Enchanted Woodland

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the mummification process, as Princess Tutu lays in front of him, during Mummy Day at the museum on Oct. 26. Tutu was mummified in 332 B.C. in the Faiyum district of Egypt, and was gifted to the Glen Island Museum in 1898, according to https://www.mgmoa-gallery.com/tutu-mummy-cnxk. When that museum went bankrupt, Father Gregory Gerrer purchased Tutu at auction. The MGMOA also has an unidentified mummy from the Roman era.

Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the mummification process, as Princess Tutu lays in front of him, during Mummy Day at the museum on Oct. 26. Tutu was mummified in 332 B.C. in the Faiyum district of Egypt, and was gifted to the Glen Island Museum in 1898, according to https://www.mgmoa-gallery.com/tutu-mummy-cnxk. When that museum went bankrupt, Father Gregory Gerrer purchased Tutu at auction. The MGMOA also has an unidentified mummy from the Roman era.

Mummy Day at MGMOA

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the mummification process, as Princess Tutu lays in front of him, during Mummy Day at the museum on Oct. 26. Tutu was mummified in 332 B.C.
Assistant District Attorney Lori McConnell (left), Child Advocacy Center of Central OK Director Kaycee Campbell, and Forensic Interviewer Vanessa Guinn address the County Commissioners about the need for additional space due to the new Hearsay Law. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

Assistant District Attorney Lori McConnell (left), Child Advocacy Center of Central OK Director Kaycee Campbell, and Forensic Interviewer Vanessa Guinn address the County Commissioners about the need for additional space due to the new Hearsay Law. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

New Hearsay Law Increases Demand for CAC Services

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Lori McConnel with the Pottawatomie County District Attorney’s Office joined Child Advocacy of Central OK Director Kaycee Campbell and Forensic Interviewer Vanessa Guinn attended the Pottawatomie County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Oct.
Inside Lisle Drug, approximately 1917, A.C. Lisle, Sr. (center) poses with a couple of friends. Photo provided by McLoud Historical Society

Inside Lisle Drug, approximately 1917, A.C. Lisle, Sr. (center) poses with a couple of friends. Photo provided by McLoud Historical Society

Join Us for Ice Cream And History At McLoud’s Soda Fountain Reveal!

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Put on your poodle skirt, slather your hair with Brylcreem, and come have a soda or sundae at McLoud Historical Society’s grand opening of the historical display featuring the Lisle Soda Fountain. Enjoy free ice cream floats, sundaes, and Lucille Lisle’s favorite iced coffee.
Ten student delegates and three adults from Nikaho, Japan, visited its sister city, Shawnee, this past week. After visiting many sites around Shawnee, the groups headed to the airport early this morning for the trip home. Photo provided

Ten student delegates and three adults from Nikaho, Japan, visited its sister city, Shawnee, this past week. After visiting many sites around Shawnee, the groups headed to the airport early this morning for the trip home. Photo provided

Shawnee Welcomes Delegation from Sister City Nikaho, Japan

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Shawnee, OK, Oct. 29, 2024 - A delegation from Nikaho, Japan, was welcomed at Will Roger ’s Airport by Shawnee Sister City Council members, former Shawnee delegates, and host families on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. The delegation included ten students and three adults from Nikaho.
Members of Leadership Shawnee class with Bill and Nancy Ford deliver a Buddy Bench to Jefferson Elementary. Pictured from left are David Dinsmore, Kat Franklin, Bill Ford, Nancy Ford, April Grant (Habitat for Humanity), Jessica Nickerson and Vince Brackett. Photo provided by SPS

Members of Leadership Shawnee class with Bill and Nancy Ford deliver a Buddy Bench to Jefferson Elementary. Pictured from left are David Dinsmore, Kat Franklin, Bill Ford, Nancy Ford, April Grant (Habitat for Humanity), Jessica Nickerson and Vince Brackett. Photo provided by SPS

SPS Installs Buddy Benches To Foster Friendship and Inclusion

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Shawnee, OK — October 28, 2024 – Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the installation of new “Buddy Benches” across its campuses, thanks to a partnership with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity, 2024-25 Leadership Shawnee class, and the generous support of local sponsors.

County Rents Building To CAC

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners spent the majority of its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25, hearing presentations from Civic Plus and the Child Advocacy Center.
McLoud Town Council Explores Tax Increment Financing

McLoud Town Council Explores Tax Increment Financing

McLoud Town Council Explores Tax Increment Financing

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The discussion of establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district was a key topic at the McLoud Town Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24. Mayor Daniel McClure introduced the idea, noting a potential application for an RV park.
Seminole State College is ready to host its annual Trick or Treat Trail event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Henderson Park on campus. e event is free, open to the public and children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. For more information, contact Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu. Photo provided by SSC

Seminole State College is ready to host its annual Trick or Treat Trail event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Henderson Park on campus. e event is free, open to the public and children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. For more information, contact Sims at m.sims@sscok.edu. Photo provided by SSC

Free Fun Events Can Be Found Throughout The County

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
It’s spooky season and there is a LOT going on in our area! We compiled a list of several free events that might spark your interest for the remainder of the month. Of course, this is not all inclusive, so we apologize in advance if we missed your event in the summary!Oct.