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Pottawatomie County chambers earn statewide recognition
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY – Two local chambers of commerce are celebrating statewide recognition after receiving awards at the 2026 Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives (OCCE) conference. Shawnee Forward and the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce were each honored for their work supporting businesses, strengthening community connections, and advancing their respective organizations.Shawnee Forward received the 2026 Communications Excellence…
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Shawnee Parks and Recreation
By Amy RigginsCity of Shawnee RecreationHello Shawnee! We are still getting some nice weather days here in Oklahoma, so I hope you are able to enjoy them while this season lasts. Just a reminder that Shawnee has several wonderful parks to visit, and you might find one close to your neighborhood!At the Shawnee Recreation Center…
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A house where history still speaks
By Jodi LovelessThe Shawnee News-StarThe Children’s White House in Shawnee offers a remarkable reminder of faith and freedom in a way that is both captivating and informative.Just off the beautiful shoreline of Shawnee Twin Lakes sits a rather unexpected piece of American history. It isn’t in Washington, D.C., and it isn’t the home of a…
