Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education (PAVE) hosted a forum Thursday at City Hall in Shawnee to offer residents an opportunity to meet candidates running for office, as well as hear where they stood on certain issues.
Shawnee Public Schools is welcoming certified therapy dog Colt to the Shawnee Early Childhood Center. Colt is a 6-year-old Golden Retriever; his job is to help students with stressful situations, learning difficulties, and social anxieties. Colt is one of three certified therapy dogs within the district.
OSDH launches a new campaign to provide education about tobacco sales in the state The Tobacco Control program at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is rolling out a tobacco retailer education guide, a part of a new Validate Campaign. In Oklahoma, tobacco is one of the main causes of disease and death.
Oklahoma Baptist University will offer a fully online Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies degree through the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry beginning January 2023. The University is taking applications for the program now. Designed for working professionals, classes for the online Christian studies program are offered online in an asynchronous format, allowing students to access classes at times convenient for their schedules.
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith” Hebrews 13:7.
Hello, Shawnee! November is right around the corner, and this means our new November activity calendars are ready! You can pick up a copy at the Senior Recreation Center front desk at 401 N. Bell.
The rush was on. The October 18-19 cold snap had turned into a frost and freeze event.
There’s a one-of-a-kind exhibit emerging in Shawnee that most residents will never even hear about. It’s an elaborate display created by one man – for himself -- just for the fun of it.
Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County’s first go at operating Shawnee’s favorite spooky-fest is a wrap. Newly named Monsters on Main (formerly Boo on Bell) entertained residents of all ages last weekend.
State will award up to $800 to teachers for classroom projects The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) announces it is moving forward with phase two of the Oklahoma Classroom Learning and School Supplies (CLASS) Grant initiative, dedicating $6 million in federal relief funds to help classroom teachers obtain resources for their students through the national nonprofit DonorsChoose. The OSDE will provide up to $800 to an educator’s project, available on a firstcome, first-served basis for only one project per classroom teacher.