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Voters in Pottawatomie County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls April 1. While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while inside the election enclosure.
Shawnee Public Schools (SPS) proudly announces that four of its outstanding educators have received top honors at the Oklahoma Library Association (OLA) Awards. The prestigious recognition highlights SPS’s commitment to innovation, technology integration, and student-centered learning.
Sample ballots are now available for the April 1, 2025, County Sales Tax Special Election, Municipal General and Primary Board of Education Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Pottawatomie County Election Board during normal business hours.
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We knew that a second Trump Administration would be as different from the Biden years as night is from day. President Trump has wasted no time delivering tangible results that will have a tremendously positive impact on Oklahoma.
Former Seminole State College Trojans Head Baseball Coach Lloyd Simmons will be recognized at the National Junior College Athletic Association Coaches Legacy Awards. The event, which celebrates the winningest coaches in NJCAA history, will take place on June 17 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Four Bethel athletes – Austin Burhenn, Arlin Hobbs, Trace McCorkle and Corbyn Baxter - recently placed in the OPCA State Junior High Powerlifting Meet on March 13. Burhenn, a ninth grader, took fourth place in the 114-pound class after lifts of 205 pounds (squat), 130 (bench) and 270 (deadlift).
Easton Edmonson doubled twice, drove home a pair of runs and scored twice in a 3-for-4 outing Wednesday as the Dale Pirates tripped up Alabama Christian Academy 10-3.