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John Barrymore as Mr. Hyde does not react well to his _ancée’s father, Brandon Hurst’s withdrawal of his daughter’s hand in marriage in the 1920 silent classic “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde” to be presented with live organ accompaniment Sunday Nov. 3 at 6:30 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Photo provided

John Barrymore as Mr. Hyde does not react well to his _ancée’s father, Brandon Hurst’s withdrawal of his daughter’s hand in marriage in the 1920 silent classic “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde” to be presented with live organ accompaniment Sunday Nov. 3 at 6:30 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Photo provided

Emmanuel Epscopal Church Present Silent Film “Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde”

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Once again, Emmanuel Episcopal Church will present a classic silent horror movie with live organ accompaniment for the extended Halloween season.The 1920 silent film “Dr. Jekyl and Mr.

Williams Leads Foster Care Study

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, recently hosted an interim study focused helping children and families involved in Oklahoma’s foster care system. The study was held before the House Children, Youth and Family Services Committee at the State Capitol.
Early Voting Begins Wednesday, October 30, For General Election

Early Voting Begins Wednesday, October 30, For General Election

Early Voting Begins Wednesday, October 30, For General Election

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, for voters in Pottawatomie County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
During the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners meeting held Monday, Oct. 21, Mayor Eric Stephens presented a Certi_cate of Recognition to Shawnee Police Department’s Communication Manager Christina Brown (right) for receiving the Emergency Number Professional Certi_cation. Photo provided

During the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners meeting held Monday, Oct. 21, Mayor Eric Stephens presented a Certi_cate of Recognition to Shawnee Police Department’s Communication Manager Christina Brown (right) for receiving the Emergency Number Professional Certi_cation. Photo provided

It Was A Long, Six Hour Meeting, For Shawnee Commissioners

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Shawnee City Commission held a marathon meeting on Monday, Oct. 21. The meeting began at its normal time, 6 pm, but did not end until after midnight. Four hours were spent behind closed doors as they participated in four executive sessions.
Rep. Dell Kerbs (right) addresses the audience during the forum held by the Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education (PAVE). Candidate Kerri Kerbs (le_) and PAVE moderator Greg Trotter (center) listen intently. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Rep. Dell Kerbs (right) addresses the audience during the forum held by the Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education (PAVE). Candidate Kerri Kerbs (le_) and PAVE moderator Greg Trotter (center) listen intently. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

PAVE Hosts Oklahoma House District 26 Forum

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 24, 2024
As the 2024 election date draws near, have you decided who you’ll vote for on Nov. 5?PAVE recently hosted its final forum on Oct. 17 at Shawnee City Hall, where Oklahoma House of Representatives District 26 candidate Kerri Keck and incumbent Rep. Dell Kerbs tackled various community questions.
Dr. Joe Taron addressed the Bethel School Board Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 to propose the building of a new ag facility dedicated in memory of the 20 year Vo Ag instructor James Yeisley. Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey said this will be added to the November board meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dr. Joe Taron addressed the Bethel School Board Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 to propose the building of a new ag facility dedicated in memory of the 20 year Vo Ag instructor James Yeisley. Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey said this will be added to the November board meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dr. Taron Proposes Vo-Ag Modernization For Bethel School

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Dr. Joe Taron addressed the Bethel School Board regarding a James Yeisley Vocational Agriculture Department. “We’ve got an antiquated Vo Ag department,” said Taron.
Shawnee Public Schools in collaboration with Kickapoo Behavioral Health, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Opioid Response team, and Gateway to Prevention & Recovery set-up naloxone distribution tables at every home football game this season. Pictured above, Cindy Bartley, Shawnee Public Schools Coordinator of Prevention Services is pictured with Kickapoo Behavioral Health, and Melissa Baptiste. Photo probided by SPS

Shawnee Public Schools in collaboration with Kickapoo Behavioral Health, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Opioid Response team, and Gateway to Prevention & Recovery set-up naloxone distribution tables at every home football game this season. Pictured above, Cindy Bartley, Shawnee Public Schools Coordinator of Prevention Services is pictured with Kickapoo Behavioral Health, and Melissa Baptiste. Photo probided by SPS

SPS And Partners Combat Fentanyl Crisis

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Shawnee, OK — October 11, 2024 — Shawnee Public Schools is continuing its important work in raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl by partnering with local community organizations.

Dist. 26 Candidate Forum Tonight At Shawnee City Hall

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
PAVE (Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education) will hold its final candidate forum of the year on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Shawnee City Hall beginning at 7 pm in the commission chambers.Incumbent Oklahoma House of Representatives Dist. 26 Rep.
SPS Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Teresa Wilkerson, speaks at the RECHARGE-OK Kick Off Event. Photo provided Py SPS

SPS Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Teresa Wilkerson, speaks at the RECHARGE-OK Kick Off Event. Photo provided Py SPS

SPS Teams Up With OU and OG&E for RECHARGE-OK

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Shawnee, OK — October 14,2024— Shawnee Public Schools is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the OU Hudson College of Public Health and OG&E to launch the innovative RECHARGEOK project.

Macomb School Announces Election For Seat 5

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Board of Education of Macomb Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #5 seat on the Macomb Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Pottawatomie County Election Board between the...