Educational Coalition welcomes new member
The Shawnee Educational Coalition welcomed a new member during a luncheon hosted by Seminole State College at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on June 16.
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New poll shows strong business support for CareerTech's skills-based training
A new statewide poll of Oklahoma business leaders underscores a resounding message: Skills-based training programs like those offered by Oklahoma CareerTech are vital to solving the state’s workforce challenges and attracting new investments to the state. The Business Leaders Poll, which surveyed 302 Oklahoma business owners and executives, reveals persistent concerns about the availability of skilled workers and the preparation of high school graduates for today’s job market.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation commemorates Juneteenth with youth art contest
SHAWNEE, Okla. – The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) and Dunbar Heights, a predominantly Black community in Shawnee, partnered to host its sixth Juneteenth reception featuring this year’s student art contest winners.
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Overnight storms, rains cause flash flooding
Overnight and early morning storms once again impacted the Tri-County area Wednesday, with heavy rains causing flash flooding in some areas and impacting some roadways.
Avedis awards $60K grant to Jasmine Moran Children's Museum
Avedis Foundation has just announced an award of a $60,000 grant to Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum for its Nature Tales Trail.
June collections down for Sales Tax; Use Tax up
Shawnee's city sales tax collection report for June has been released.
Potawatomi Fire celebrates Western Regional title
Potawatomi Fire players celebrated a 131-113 victory over the Great Falls Electric Sunday night at FireLake Arena to complete a two-game sweep of their Western Regional title. See related story and photos on B1-B2.
TSET Healthy Living Program, Shawnee police partner on compliance checks to deter tobacco and vape sales to youth
SHAWNEE – The TSET Healthy Living Program in Pottawatomie County recently partnered with the Shawnee Police Department on visiting stores in Shawnee to check on whether their clerks would sell tobacco and vape products to underage persons. The legal age to purchase tobacco and vape products is 21, according to federal and state law.
