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Education tax ends for FJC; collections up for schools
Through a 0.495-cent Pottawatomie County sales tax increase for schools, backed by voters since November of 2015, schools have been collecting funds for 10 years. The first proposition was a temporary tax to be collected for 10 years. In an effort to continue the revenue, it was voted on and passed again in April 2025 —…
Community
Salvation Army summer fundraiser yields nearly $1.4K
By Vicky O. MisaThe Shawnee News-Starvmisa@cherryroad.comWalmart shoppers were given an opportunity to help those in need as Salvation Army bell-ringing volunteers had collection kettles in full operation for a few days last weekend.The nonprofit’s second Christmas in July fundraising event brought in $1,370.75. The effort provides a boost to funding when donations are typically on…
