Oklahoma turnpike bridge project will close a portion of Route 66 for about a year
OKLAHOMA CITY – A small portion of Route 66 will close later this month and traffic will be diverted as officials replace a bridge on the Turner Turnpike in Wellston.
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Everyday Home: Lunch pail essentials
It's officially back-to-school time! A new school year means new teachers, reuniting with old classroom friends, and getting back into daily routines, like packing lunches and snacks before sending your little ones off to school.
SPD graduates fifth CLEET Academy
From City of Shawnee reports The City of Shawnee Police Department recently graduated its fifth CLEET Academy, with 15 cadets from 12 different agencies participating… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Pioneer Library System's Summer Learning Challenge a success
PLS Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie County – Pioneer Library System announces the successful completion of the 2024 Summer Learning Challenge. Thanks to the incredible efforts… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
SSC extends office hours ahead of Aug. 19 start date
With the fall semester beginning Aug. 19, Seminole State College will hold extended enrollment hours to cater to prospective and returning student schedules from Aug. 12 to Aug. 17.
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Shawnee Parks and Recreation
Amy Riggins City of Shawnee Recreation Hey there, Shawnee! School days are right around the corner, so that means summer is slowly slipping away. If… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Gardens of the Cross Timbers: The sunflowers are blooming
Ukrainian Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ma-hoo-chick) won gold at the women’s High Jumps in Paris. She and her teammate, who won bronze, ran down the track waving the Ukrainian flag. They received a standing ovation at Stadt de France.
Mayoral runoff candidates face off at forum
On Monday evening, another PAVE (Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education) forum was presented so residents could get a second glimpse of where final candidates stand on issues before the Aug. 27 runoff election.