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Join the Groove Around The Globe Steps Challenge in Shawnee

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Shawnee, OK – September 16, 2024 – Pottawatomie Go (Pogo) is excited to invite families, professionals, and any community members with the goal of getting more steps in their day or even just some friendly competition to participate in the annual “Groove Around The Globe” Steps Challenge.
Jeffrey A. Madison, the owner/operator of Chick-fil-A in Shawnee. Photo provided by OBU

Jeffrey A. Madison, the owner/operator of Chick-fil-A in Shawnee. Photo provided by OBU

Oklahoma Baptist University Welcomes New Executives In Residence To The Paul Dickinson School Of Business

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University has announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders as Executives in Residence at the Paul Dickinson School of Business.Richard S. Dickson, the recently retired CEO of Blue Bell Creameries, and Jeffrey A. Madison, the owner/ operator of Chickfi l-A in Shawnee.

Fall Carnival Returns To St. Benedict Catholic Church

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
St. Benedict Catholic Church is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Fall Carnival on October 5, 2024. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with an array of activities and attractions for all ages.
Bradley Thomas Frye

Bradley Thomas Frye

Man Charged With Murder After Wife’s Fatal Shooting

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 19, 2024
As Tecumseh and Seminole wrapped up their annual football rivalry and headed home on the night of September 13, a call came into 911 at 9:38 pm regarding a possible suicide. The Tecumseh Police Department dispatched officers to the scene.
Shawnee City Clerk Lisa Lasyone (left), swears in the new Ward 2 City Commissioner Greta Madson, and new Mayor Eric Stephens. With the recent change to the charter, newly elected officials take office the first meeting after winning an election. Both were also presented with their Certificate of Election. Photo provided by the City of Shawnee

Shawnee City Clerk Lisa Lasyone (left), swears in the new Ward 2 City Commissioner Greta Madson, and new Mayor Eric Stephens. With the recent change to the charter, newly elected officials take office the first meeting after winning an election. Both were also presented with their Certificate of Election. Photo provided by the City of Shawnee

Stephens, Madson Sworn In, SEFF Will Host Christmas Parade

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Yes, Shawnee, there will be a Christmas Parade. But before we get to that, Eric Stephens was sworn in as Mayor; Greta Madson was sworn in as the Ward 2 City Commissioner; and, Kimberley Smith was sworn in as the City Treasurer.
Amadeus Sandifer and Jacob Vincent, with belt buckle, tied for first place in the Pottawatomie County Free Fair Big Bass Contest. Both of their fish weighed 5.7 pounds each. There was also a tie for second place between Grayson Jones and Cruz Winn, who both caught 2.12-pound bass. The first-place winners will receive $220 and a belt buckle, and the second-place winners get $110 each. Also shown, from left, are Trent Boles, Josh Vincent, Sandifer, Vincent, & Fetch-n-Fish tank owner Jason Reynolds.

Amadeus Sandifer and Jacob Vincent, with belt buckle, tied for first place in the Pottawatomie County Free Fair Big Bass Contest. Both of their fish weighed 5.7 pounds each. There was also a tie for second place between Grayson Jones and Cruz Winn, who both caught 2.12-pound bass. The first-place winners will receive $220 and a belt buckle, and the second-place winners get $110 each. Also shown, from left, are Trent Boles, Josh Vincent, Sandifer, Vincent, & Fetch-n-Fish tank owner Jason Reynolds.

Entries Up At The 2024 Free Fair

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Pottawatomie County Free Fair participants had nearly 1,800 entries by 3987 exhibitors this year.In 2023, 1670 entries and 336 exhibitors were registered. This year, 387 exhibitors had 1,798 entries. The Free Fair Board was happy to see the increase.

It’s National Voter Registration Day!

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties, September 2024 - Pioneer Library System invites its community members to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 17.
The Sequoyah Elementary School fourth-grade choir, led by Jana Stelzer, sing “Forward” during the Sept. 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Sequoyah Elementary School fourth-grade choir, led by Jana Stelzer, sing “Forward” during the Sept. 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wilkerson Reports on Security at SPS, Donations, Fundraiser

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt remains on paid administrative leave while the Oklahoma State Department of Education investigates his certification, and Shawnee Board of Education President Clif Harden said they are still waiting for more information as to why, during the Sept. 9 meeting.
Long-Awaited Tribal Columbarium Complete

Long-Awaited Tribal Columbarium Complete

Long-Awaited Tribal Columbarium Complete

Mary Leaver,
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Construction on the new Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal columbarium has been completed, giving Tribal members the option to choose Tribal grounds as their final resting place.