Jacob Boss, affinity leader for the European peoples with the International Mission Board, delivered the OBU chapel message Sept. 14. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. His message centered on Romans 10:11-15.
Local gems make up life in the Shawnee and Tri-County area. Do you recognize this building in Chandler? .
OKLAHOMA CITY This year might mark the “Longest Exchange Ever” of the Military Reserve Exchange Program (MREP). Two officers from the German Air Force, Lt.
Virtual workshop available every Wednesday and Thursday in September During National Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma wants to help as many people as possible get ready for emergencies. The region is offering free, virtual preparedness workshops every Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m.
Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County is hosting its last Shawnee Downtown Block Party of the season next week. Sponsored by Bluepeak, the event will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, on Bell Avenue between Main Street and Ninth Street with County Music headliner, Shawna Russell.
Norman’s Emergency Communications Center is a critical member of the public safety community. Some may not think about it until an emergency happens, but these dedicated professionals are a vital component in the fight against everyday crime, responding to natural disasters, and dealing with medical emergencies.
Saturday, Sept. 17 is full of activities for Tecumseh’s Frontier Days celebrations, with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. Events will be go on all day in downtown Tecumseh, including free Kid Zone activities, followed by an evening of fun with Battle of the Bands at Slick Humphrey Park.
• BancFirst Shawnee, Tecumseh, and McLoud want to invest in area school-sponsored organizations, groups, and teams. Applications are being accepted for potential donations of $250 or $500 as part of the Pottawatomie County Public School donation program.
League of Women Voters of Oklahoma encourages young adults to take their futures into their own hands The League of Women Voters of Oklahoma (LWVOK) is encouraging young adults to register to vote this National Voter Registration Day, on Tuesday, September 20th. Their campaign - “Grab Your Future by the Ballot” - is meant to motivate and empower young adults to register and show up at the polls.
Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections. He said the tentative deal “will keep our critical rail system working and avoid disruption of our economy.” The Democratic president believes unions built the middle class, but he also knew a rail worker strike could have badly damaged the nation’s economy.