Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty welcomes a new interim executive director and three new board members as the nonprofit continues to focus on providing programs dedicated to breaking the cycles of generational poverty. The new interim executive director, Emily Rothrock, joined Shawnee Bridges in November.
Shawnee Little Theatre Shawnee Little Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas” runs through Dec. 14. This new spin on the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Christmas lights display is growing daily at the Pottawatomie County Museum and Historical Society located in downtown Shawnee. On Wednesday, museum staff reported via social media that 30 of the refurbished snowflake lights many are familiar with around Christmastime are now displayed and working.
The Sine Nomine Choral Society of Central Oklahoma, Shawnee's community choir, will present "A Christmas Gift," their Christmas concert, at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
For the 33rd consecutive year, Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh will present its special memorial program, A Christmas Keepsake. The program will be held 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, December 8, in the Chapel of Cooper Funeral Home.
SHAWNEE – Get ready for a weekend packed with adrenaline, grit, and big wins as Full of Grace Ranch hosts its final barrel racing event of 2024 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center from December 6-8. Founded and led by passionate barrel racer Kassady Wright, this premier event promises thrilling competition and generous payouts, with over $6,000 added to the weekend purse.
United Way of Eastern Frontier Country (UWEFC) has announced its new affiliation with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for children under the age of 5 in Seminole, Wewoka, Holdenville, Wetumka, Davenport, and other rural communities within the UWEFC service area. Families can now register to receive a high-quality, age-appropriate book mailed to their children monthly at no cost to the family.
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Jones Theatres Cinema Centre 8 is open daily for matinees. NOW SHOWING AT CINEMA CENTRE 8: “Y2K”: Two high school nobodies make the decision to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office announced that Captain Marcus May has received a commendation from the Oklahoma Attorney General for his outstanding dedication to public safety and his exceptional service to the citizens of Pottawatomie County. Captain May’s leadership and commitment have set a standard of excellence within our Office.