Webster joins OBU faculty as assistant professor of Theatre Technology and Design
OBU recently welcomed Alex Webster as assistant professor of theatre technology and design. Webster assumed her role Aug.
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LOCAL AND SHAWNEE AREA NEWS BRIEFS
Shawnee therapist earns Play Therapy Credential Brooke Runion, MS, LMFT, of Shawnee, earned the prestigious Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential conferred by the Association for Play Therapy (APT), according to its President & CEO, Kathryn Lebby, CAE, CMP. To become a Registered Play Therapist, applicants must have earned a traditional master’s or higher mental health degree from an institution of higher education, 150 clock hours of play therapy training, two years and 2,000 hours of clinical experience, 500 hours of supervised play therapy experience, and be licensed or certified by their state boards of practice.
Then and Now: Benton’s Cafe & Whiskey Wings
Then and Now: Though many things come and go, much of what remains in Shawnee displays hints of days gone by. While some buildings still look very similar to their early days, some areas have changed quite a bit.
Welcome Center a great resource for all things Shawnee
Shawnee has a Welcome Center at 2820 N. Kickapoo.
Avedis, city of Shawnee celebrate partnership in sidewalk project
The City of Shawnee and the Laster said they are proud to Avedis Foundation recently cel- continue their partnership with ebrated their partnership on the the city to improve sidewalk and Independence Sidewalk program. built environment projects in the Avedis President/CEO Kathy community
Fall attractions at the OKC Zoo
Some news and happenings this Fall at the Oklahoma City Zoo. OKC ZOO’S FALL ATTRACTION SCHEDULE The Oklahoma City Zoo’s fall attraction schedule begins Saturday, September 3 and continues through Sunday, October 30.
Former Belles basketball coach in docuseries on the history of women’s collegiate basketball
Former Seminole State College Belles Head Basketball Coach Dixie Woodall was recently interviewed by TV sports analyst Brenda VanLengen for her upcoming docuseries, “If Not for Them.” The series is on the women who grew the sport of women’s basketball before Title IX, which ensured the right for young women to participate in collegiate athletics.
Commissioners approve memorial tree in new admin building plaza
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners on Monday approved several items of business and gave approval for a memorial tree to be planted in honor of the late David Hammer. Commissioner Melissa Dennis said she was approached by local attorneys asking about planting a tree in honor of David Hammer in front of the county’s new administration building that is under construction adjacent to the county courthouse.
Area school districts make progress on construction projects
Several school districts throughout Pottawatomie County are working on different construction projects to improve their districts. Bethel Public Schools is currently working on the construction of a new upper elementary school building as well as the renovation of their activity center.
City awards $103.5M bid for sewer plants
Shawnee Municipal Authority gives nod to Downey Contracting’s bid On Monday, the Shawnee Municipal Authority (SMA) -- which is comprised of the mayor and city commissioners -- gathered for a special call meeting to award the city’s wastewater system improvements project to a contractor. The plan to vote to award the job was deferred twice this month, set to be addressed Sept.