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Pott. County Free Fair sees slow start

If Friday morning was any indication, this year’s Pottawatomie County Free Fair was experiencing a slow start. There weren’t very many people checking out the fair yet around lunchtime and there was plenty of open space, hinting at a significant decline in entries. A full schedule of events was slated for Saturday, including horse, goat and sheep shows, the Firefighter Olympics, antique tractor displays and more.

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SSC Student Government Association names new officers

The Seminole State College Student Government Association has selected its officers for the 2022-2023 academic year. The three officers were welcomed into their new roles at a luncheon with SSC President Lana Reynolds. The SGA officers are President Georgia Ledford, of Tecumseh; Vice President Danielle Sullivan, of Holdenville; and Secretary Katherine Nicole Cheatwood, of Seminole.

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AREA NEWS BRIEFS

Connors State College to host All-School Reunion October 29 WARNER --- Connors State College was founded in 1909 with the intent of providing rural farm children secondary education with a farm-life emphasis. In the 100-plus years since, the story of Connors State College has been one of hope, challenges, triumphs, and excellence.

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Back to school

have time to do their schoolwork, and they need to have time to be bored. If they’re constantly scheduled, they don’t get those times. It’s about being thoughtful and intentional about what you allow your kids to be involved in.”

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Shawnee Senior Recreation

Greetings, Shawnee! It’s autumn, and that means it’s football season! I love this time of year for several reasons, but football is up near the top! Best wishes to all the Oklahoma teams out there this year, as well as to the Dallas Cowboys! Here at the Senior Recreation Center at 401 N. Bell you could say it’s Pickleball season.

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