Carwash construction coming along
Construction is gaining ground at the Marketplace for the Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Kickapoo, near Whataburger, as seen this week.
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Investigation ongoing in death of Shawnee woman in Lincoln County
An investigation is ongoing regarding the death of a Shawnee woman who was found deceased earlier this month near Wellston in Lincoln County. According to reports, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Yolanda Cullison, 35, and deputies are awaiting evidence and testing results from the State Medical Examiner as part of that probe.
Asher claims 7-3 decision over Coleman in Tuesday baseball play
ASHER – Beau Willis pitched a one-hitter over the first four innings for the win while Easton Welch drove home a pair of runs Tuesday as the Asher Indians clipped Coleman 7-3 in fall baseball action. Willis struck out three and walked only two as the lone Coleman run scored off him was unearned.
Monday Softball Roundup: Bethel blasts Prague; Dale's Herber fires no-hitter
PRAGUE – Lilly Ingmire tossed a five-hit shutout and went 4-for-5 from the plate with a home run, triple, two runs batted in and two runs scored Monday as the Bethel Lady Wildcats hammered the Prague Lady Red Devils 14-0.
Force 50 Foundation launches 'Season of the Warrior' campaign tour
Beginning this week and continuing through November, the Force 50 Foundation announces the launch of its statewide “Season of the Warrior” Campaign Tour in support of the Oklahoma Native American Warrior Project. This initiative aims to raise public awareness and generate funding for the dedication of the First American Warrior monument at the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Park, located on the grounds of the State Capitol.
OBU welcomes new, returning students to campus on Move-In Day
Oklahoma Baptist University celebrated the arrival of new and returning students on Aug. 16, during its annual Move-In Day.
Back-to-School: First day fun at Horace Mann Elementary
Students at Horace Mann Elementary were welcomed back to school for their first day of the new school year on Aug. 14.
Pirates settle for second in own Dale Pirate Invitational
DALE - Dale took second in the Dale Pirate Invitational last weekend. The Pirates topped Preston 4-1 in the opening round.
Education tax collections up compared to August last year
Through a 0.495-cent Pottawatomie County sales tax increase for schools, backed by voters in November of 2015 and set to expire June 30, 2026, schools have been collecting funds for several years.
Leland Melvin inspires connection and exploration: September events set in Shawnee, Tecumseh
Pottawatomie County, OK - Pioneer Library System is thrilled to announce engineer and former astronaut Leland Melvin as the 2025 keynote speaker for the annual Spark a Change series.