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A Bethel team competes in the Farmhand Olympics in 2023. File photo.

A Bethel team competes in the Farmhand Olympics in 2023. File photo.

Mark Your Calendar: Fair Excitement Begins September 4

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Hey, fair-goers. The big county event is almost here, and it’s set to showcase the best our community has to offer.With a mix of classic favorites and a few new things, there’s something for everyone. It all kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center.
Maranda Tillman reads a prepared statement detailing concerns about the proposed Homeless Center to the Pottawatomie Board of County Commissioners, Tuesday, Aug. 27. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Maranda Tillman reads a prepared statement detailing concerns about the proposed Homeless Center to the Pottawatomie Board of County Commissioners, Tuesday, Aug. 27. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Homeless Center

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 29, 2024
On Aug. 13, an announcement was shared on Facebook regarding a homeless facility near McLoud. According to the post made by Bob Palmer, Wayne and Donna Heins had leased the Steeple Church located just off 29th Street between McLoud and Harrah.
The Shawnee Board of Education met for a special meeting on Aug. 28 to discuss the OSDE investigation into Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt’s certification and how to proceed. Espolt is on paid administrative leave, and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Teresa Wilkerson is the interim superintendent. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Shawnee Board of Education met for a special meeting on Aug. 28 to discuss the OSDE investigation into Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt’s certification and how to proceed. Espolt is on paid administrative leave, and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Teresa Wilkerson is the interim superintendent. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Espolt On Leave During OSDE Investigation

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The Shawnee Board of Education met for a special session meeting on Aug. 28 to discuss how to proceed, while still uncertain as to why their superintendent is under scrutiny.In a letter to the public posted on the school website on Aug.
Eric Stephens

Eric Stephens

Stephens, Madson, Rush Win Election

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 29, 2024
The votes are in, and Eric Stephens won the mayoral race with 2,323 votes (61.31 percent) and 1,466 votes (38.69 percent) for incumbent Ed Bolt.Stephens said, “ It is the honor of my life to be elected Shawnee’s next mayor. So many citizens of this great community embraced my campaign early on.
Shawnee City Manager and SCCDA Trustee Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer speaks to the reason why the board should approve the action item to begin the process of disolving the SCCDA. Trustee Rob Morris still has unanswered questions before he is ready to make a decision. The item is tabled until the September meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Shawnee City Manager and SCCDA Trustee Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer speaks to the reason why the board should approve the action item to begin the process of disolving the SCCDA. Trustee Rob Morris still has unanswered questions before he is ready to make a decision. The item is tabled until the September meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

SCCDA Receives Good Feedback From The 2024 IFYR

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The International Finals Youth Rodeo was well attended, very competitive, and had good contestants; overall, it was a great event.IFYR Manager Dale Yearigan delivered a lot of positives about the recent rodeo to the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority on Thursday, Aug. 15.

Early Voting Begins Today, Election Reminders, Tips, And Laws

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, Primary Run-Off, City of Shawnee General Run-Off, South Rock Creek Proposition, City of Oklahoma City Proposition, Mcloud School Proposition, ODCT Konawa School District Proposition, & County Commissioner Run-Off Election.
Mayor Ed Bolt presents a proclamation for National Breast Feeding Month, August 2024; received by Brooke Ewing on behalf of the Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates. Ewing said, “Things like this helps make breastfeeding normalized.” Photo provided by the City of Shawnee

Mayor Ed Bolt presents a proclamation for National Breast Feeding Month, August 2024; received by Brooke Ewing on behalf of the Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates. Ewing said, “Things like this helps make breastfeeding normalized.” Photo provided by the City of Shawnee

City Commission Approves Hiring Of New Finance Director

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 22, 2024
With three board members absent - Mark Sehorn, Chris Odneal, and Cami Engles there were just enough Commissioners in attendance to have a quorum for the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners meeting on Monday, Aug. 19.Mayor Ed Bolt presented two proclamations, one for National Breastfeeding Month.