Hello Shawnee! I hope this finds you staying cool, safe, and healthy! It might be hard to find ways to stay active in the summer months due to the heat, but you can if you are creative. Getting out in the cool of the early morning or late evening is always a good option for outdoor exercise.
Two members of Seminole State College’s Public Relations team won awards at the annual Oklahoma College Public Relations Association conference on July 11, held at the Artesian Hotel in Sulphur. The team members, Web and Multimedia Coordinator Brooks Nickell and Communications Coordinator Josh Hutton, won awards in three categories. Hutton won in the category of Cover Design for the institution’s 2020-2021 Annual Report. The cover celebrated the College’s 90th anniversary with a colorization of the original concept art for SSC’s first campus building, Tanner Hall.
First United Bank announced that it has been named to Forbes’ 2022 ranking of America’s Best Banks. The distinction is based on customer feedback and First United is one of only 133 banks in the United States to be recognized, as well as one of only five banks in Texas to make the list, which includes a total of 4,839 regional and community banks from around the nation.
Fall is a great time to garden because there are fewer insects, fewer weeds, less watering, and it’s cooler for the plants and us. I’m so ready for fall this year.
Oklahomans who want to change party affiliation can do so, but need to be aware that the change will not take place until September 1st, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or by completing a new Voter Registration Application.
Please send items for the calendar to Elisabeth Slay, eslay@news-star.com and/or newsroom@ news-star.com. July 14 People are invited to attend a listening session Thursday, July 14 hosted by the Pottawatomie County Health Department from 5 p.m.
Lots of rodeo action is underway at the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee. High School students from around Oklahoma and the country are competing in barrel racing, pole bending, team roping and more this week.
It’s Way-Back Wednesday. This week’s group of photos show a longtime business in Shawnee.
Many gathered for the annual McLoud Blackberry Festival July 8-9, where there were various food vendors, a parade and more. .
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners on Monday approved a project funding request from the Economic Development fund to pay for lighting at the Veterans Memorial in Shawnee. The project request for $5,000 was first approved by the Economic Development Oversight Committee on Wednesday, June 22.