
SSC Leadership students navigate teambuilding at OKC Riversport
Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited Riversport in Oklahoma City on Sept. 4 to learn about the Boathouse District and participate in team-building exercises.
Seminole State College President’s Leadership Class visited Riversport in Oklahoma City on Sept. 4 to learn about the Boathouse District and participate in team-building exercises.
Longtime Shawnee residents Bill and Nancy Ford welcomed visiting Naval Commanding Officer CDR Aaron Stutzman to Shawnee Tuesday, as they showed him around the veterans memorial grounds in Woodland Park and also through the veterans museum next door. Stutzman is being commissioned to the PCU Oklahoma (SSN 802) submarine in Newport News, VA.
The 2025 Pottawatomie County Free Fair Awards Assembly wrapped up the annual fair held at the Expo Center Sept. 3-6
The City of Shawnee has announced the appointment of Richard Stevenson as Fire Marshal, which began effective on Monday, Sept. 8.
With the October 14 City of Oklahoma City and Little Axe Special Election right around the corner, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal. “If it’s been a while since you voted or you’ve recently moved or changed your name, now is the time to make sure your registration information is up-to-date.
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Shawnee Public Schools will host a Superintendent Meet & Greet to welcome Dr. Jason James, who began his role as superintendent earlier this year.
Shawnee Wolves win thrilling home opener
Shawnee Football Hall of Fame 2025 inducted Justin Bedwell, Dennis Brooks, Gary Frazier, Jay Seikel and Richard Bowman (Posthumously) during the Wolves-Putman City North Panthers game.
It’s time to put on the gloves and grab extra trash bags again as the annual Fall Cleanup event spurs a community-wide effort to shine up Shawnee like it’s picture day.