Candidate filing held for six Pott. County municipalities
Candidate filing for seats in six Pottawatomie County municipalities was held Feb. 3-5. A few won seats unopposed and some seats had no filings. For races, elections will be held April 1.
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Family of Faith boys win junior high state crown
The Family of Faith Christian junior high boys’ basketball squad recently won a Heartland Christian Association State Championship after knocking off Fayetteville Christian 29-25 last Saturday at the Oklahoma Baptist University Noble Complex. Cam Donnelly paced the victorious Warriors with nine points, followed by Kabren Thomas with seven, Nick Wiedel and Henry Hammons with four each, Daelon Tomlin with three and Brendan Tomlin with two.
'Oklahoma Gardening' celebrates golden anniversary
Viewers will walk down memory lane as previous hosts of the show return to the studio garden for the golden anniversary celebration, said Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist and show host.
AAA safety: Make Super Bowl Sunday a fun, safe time for friends, family and football
OKLAHOMA CITY – Festivities for Sunday’s big game are fast approaching, with scores of football fans and others making plans for where to watch and what they will eat and drink. AAA Oklahoma advises football fans to prepare by designating a sober driver or arranging for alternate transportation options before the party starts.
Liberty Academy girls take second at junior high state
The Liberty Academy Junior High girls’ basketball team placed second in the Heartland Christian Athletic Association 1A State Tournament last weekend. The team, under head coach Steve Leader and assistant coach Steven Little, includes Emerson Quinalty, Emma Follett, Morgan Izell, Savannah Ezell, Ava Zarrella, Gracie Sanders, Emily Davis and Ava Richardson.
Shawnee Big Lots closing
According to the Big Lots website, at biglots.com, in January the company closed its sale agreement with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, LLC, “which will enable Variety Wholesalers, Inc. to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores that it plans to operate under the Big Lots brand, as well as up to two distribution centers.” Bruce Thorn, Big Lots' president and CEO, said, "We are pleased to close this strategic transaction, which provides a framework to preserve thousands of jobs, maximize value, and maintain the Big Lots brand.
OACC director visits SSC
Former Oklahoma State Senator Chris Kidd, the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges, visited Seminole State College on Jan. 30.
Prague school board election set Feb. 11
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Sheriff Wood introduces deputies in new social media series
Pottawatomie County Sheriff Freeland Wood has initiated a "Meet a Deputy Monday" series on the department's Facebook page to introduce the leaders and deputies who are serving the community. For this first one this week, the office welcomed back Capt.