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The new face of Shawnee rock: Teenage powerhouse The Shawp re
SHAWNEE – The Shawp is returning to the historic Ritz Theater stage this Saturday, March 7, to prove they aren’t just a flash in the pan. The teenage blues outfit is set to headline their second appearance at the iconic venue, bringing a matured sound, new songs, and a rapidly growing fanbase with them….
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Building the next chapter for rural communities
Last week, Shawnee had the opportunity to host rural leaders from across the country at the Stand Up Rural America Summit. For two days, our community became the meeting ground for serious conversations about the future of rural communities, economic growth, workforce development, downtown revitalization, childcare solutions, entrepreneurship, and the role technology and AI can…