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Commissioners approve IFYR expenses; county thanked for support

October 5, 2022

Pottawatomie County commissioners on Monday approved a final expense report outlining how $75,000 in county funding to the International Finals Youth Rodeo was spent for the July event. Funds were designated to the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority to be used for the rodeo, with reports and receipts outlining expenditures for prizes, such as custom belt buckles and horse saddles for each event winner as well as the All-Around Cowboy and Cowgirl, along with paying for event insurance and needed equipment used.

Ongoing drought: September continued dry, dusty weather

October 5, 2022

Drought surged across Oklahoma as the driest September since 1956 took its toll on the state’s landscape. The amount of drought in the state remained largely unchanged through September at approximately 99%, but the intensity of that drought increased dramatically according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

October 5, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years, forcing Japan to issue evacuation notices and suspend trains during the flight of the nuclear-capable weapon that could reach the U.S. territory of Guam and possibly beyond.

Deadline to request absentee ballots is Oct. 24 for Nov. 8 elections

October 5, 2022

Voters in Pottawatomie County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the November 8, 2022 General Election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today. Absentee ballots are available to any registered voter, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested.

Voter registration deadline approaching for Nov. 8 election

October 5, 2022

The voter registration deadline for the November 8 General Election is quickly approaching. The deadline to register to vote or update your registration before the upcoming election is Friday, October 14. Applications must be received or postmarked by the deadline in order for voters to be eligible to participate in the November 8 election.

Burn bans enacted

October 4, 2022

Pott. County commissioners pass 14-day burn ban on Monday; Lincoln County and Seminole County also have burn bans With ongoing dry conditions, drought and an increase in area grass fires, Pottawatomie County commissioners on Monday enacted a 14-day county burn ban for all of Pottawatomie County.

2 more victims found after shooting at Oklahoma homecoming

October 4, 2022

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Police in Oklahoma said Monday they have found two more gunshot victims who were wounded in a shooting at a Oklahoma high school football homecoming game.

SSC Creativity Symposium showcases talent

October 4, 2022

Seminole State College’s Language Arts and Humanities division hosted its Howlers and Yawpers creativity symposium on Sept. 28 and 28. The event featured professional artists, dancers, writers and musicians from across the state. Area middle school, high school and SSC students attended the event.

Pet Talk: Spotting depression In pets

October 4, 2022

For pets accustomed to a certain routine or way of life, having to adjust to great or sudden changes can be extremely difficult. For some pets, these changes can even result in a depressive state.

Registration underway for ‘The Weekend’ events Oct. 13-15

October 4, 2022

Oklahoma Baptist University welcomes family, friends, alumni and the community-at-large for its annual celebration of The Weekend Oct. 13-15 on the university’s campus in Shawnee. Many of the activities require advance registration and online registration is available at okbu.edu/ alumni/the-weekend.