Making major strides Nov 4, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008 Edition. Today's Weather Durant, OK. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Caddo boys cross country wraps up season at State Oct 30, 2008
Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:49 AM CDT The season came to an end for all Class 2A cross country teams Saturday at Shawnee. For the Caddo Bruins, it was not what they hoped for during the week, but it far exceeded their hopes from earlier in the season. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Lady Lion Cross Country going to State Meet Oct 30, 2008
Shawnee finished third with 74 points, Deer Creek was fourth with 109 points, and and Altus fifth with 156 points. For the sixth and seventh qualifying team positions Wester Heights had 192 points and the Durant Lady Lions outran Woodward for the final qualifying spot, 195 to 196. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Back-to-back titles for Bulldog runner (7) Oct 28, 2008
Published: Monday, October 27, 2008 10:53 AM CDT SHAWNEE Another state champion medal for Class 2-A cross country was awarded to Cale Eidson, a junior on the Calera Cross Country team. This is Cales second state champion medal in his second season of cross country. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
College Fair will be held Monday Oct 28, 2008
-Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. -Oklahoma State University at Stillwater. (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
College soccer, college volleyball, prep volleyball Oct 25, 2008
PREP SOCCERDistrictsFINALS, TODAYBOYSDivision IAnthony Wayne vs. Northview, 2 p.m. at SouthviewFindlay vs. Lexington, 7 p.m. at Findlay High SchoolDivision IINapoleon vs. Lima Shawnee winner, 2 p.m. at WapakonetaEastwood vs. Perkins, 2 p.m. at Fremont RossDivision IIILake vs. Mansfield St. Peters, 7 p.m. at Mansfield Malabar Soccer ComplexOttawa Hills vs. Bluffton, 2 p.m. at Bowling Green High School. GIRLSDivision IPerrysburg vs. Northview, 4 p.m. at Sylvania Timberstone Junior HighCelina vs.... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Harrah last regular season road trip for Lions Oct 24, 2008
Week 8: Durant at Harrah, Guthrie at Shawnee, Ardmore at Carl Albert and Capitol Hill at Noble. Week 9: Carl Albert at Durant, Guthrie at Capitol Hill, Noble at Shawnee and Harrah at Ardmore ... Week 10: Ardmore at Durant, Guthrie at Noble, Shawnee at Capitol Hill and Harrah at Carl Albert. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Politics, Religion Engage Shawnee Hopefuls Oct 24, 2008
The audience was sparse but the discussion animated at a panel discussion Tuesday night on the role of religion and politics in the development of the Shawnee community. The unusual event was hosted by Calvary Baptist Church, 214 W. Farrall, and featured a panel made up of Shawnee mayoral candidates Linda Agee and Linda Peterson along with Oklahoma Baptist University Interim President John Parrish and St. Gregory's University President David Wagie ... Peterson said she felt that this is "an area... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
ODOT's 'Big Guns' Fail To Convince Shawnee To Back Off Rail Resolution Oct 24, 2008
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation brought its big guns to Shawnee Monday night to try to talk the city commission into rescinding a resolution it said could delay construction and add millions to the cost of a new section of Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City ... When Shawnee's commissioners first heard about resolutions being circulated by Ontrac several meetings ago, their focus fell on problems in the existing rail line between Shawnee and Oklahoma City ... Sections of that line along the... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
'Pink Out' In Pink Oct 24, 2008
2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. All Rights Reserved. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Eidson indi champ, Bruins third in XC regional Oct 21, 2008
There will be a lot of competion at the State Meet in Shawnee, however, when he lines up against a quintet of speedsters from the northern part of the state Saturday. All five ran in the 17s in their regional Saturday at Chisolm High School. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Oklahoma Choctaw code talkers recognized Oct 19, 2008
Tewanna Edwards, who lives in Shawnee about 35 miles west of Oklahoma City, did not find out her uncle was a code talker until she was in her 20s. I was shocked, said Edwards. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Lions cruise to easy win as playoff picture gets clearer Oct 18, 2008
Shawnee topped Ardmore, 42-14, to tie Guthrie at 3-1. If it holds up that Carl Albert, Guthrie and Shawnee each win at least 2 of their last 3 district games, the Lions would have to win out and get some help around the district to finish better than fourth. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
THS Volleyball Season Ends Just Short Of State Tourney Oct 18, 2008
The Tecumseh Lady Savages volleyball squad ended the season just one match from the State Tournament as they fell in three straight games to Shawnee at the Regional Tournament held at OBU. With the Regional Championship, the Lady Wolves move on to State for the second year in a row ... Tecumseh fought back in each game, but had been put in too deep a hole by the Lady Wolves and Shawnee won 25-18, 25-12 and 25-23 to advance ... Shawnee will face the Lady Titans at noon in the opening game of the... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Durant turns focus inward as Capitol Hill approaches Oct 17, 2008
A win for Durant is critical, while around the district, unbeaten in 5A-2 Guthrie travels to unbeaten in 5A-2 Midwest City Carl Albert, Shawnee heads to Ardmore and Noble is at Harrah. Next week Shawnee will play Guthrie and Carl Albert will play Ardmore. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Cowgirls Expecting Visitors This Weekend Oct 17, 2008
There are two other official visitors expected as post Heather Howard of Shawnee Mission (West), Kan. and post LaSharra Riley of Topeka (Washburn), Kan. (GoPokes.com)
Unity Breaks Ground For Medical Office Plaza Oct 17, 2008
The Clinic Pharmacy (TCP) has been in partnership with Unity Health Center and Shawnee Medical Center Clinic since its inception ... To alleviate some growing pains, Shawnee Medical Center Clinic will also house a family medicine practice within the Medical Office Plaza ... Mike Little of Westchester Development Company of Shawnee is the general contractor for this construction project. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Questions Go Across The Range As District 27 Hopefuls Talk Oct 17, 2008
Shane Jett and challenger Cole Koszara squared off during the PAVE forum at Shawnee City Hall Monday night ... 2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Teacher Group To Hear Dennis Oct 17, 2008
The meeting will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at China Buffet, 1710 N. Harrison, Shawnee ... 2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
OBU Welcomes Its Fifteenth President Oct 17, 2008
Pottawatomie Online: Tecumseh County Wide News ee Sun: News. Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Barnard Douglas Oct 15, 2008
He was born March 18, 1926 in Shawnee, OK to the late Newton Edgard and Pearl Lee Upton Douglas. He graduated from high school in El Reno, OK. He served as a Merchant Marine, from 1943 to 1945 and then retired from the United States Air Force after 25 years of service. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Shawnee School Board Considers Methods To Pay For New Track Oct 15, 2008
The Shawnee School board discussed appointing a committee to tackle the challenge of financing a new high school track at Tuesday night's meeting ... "A possibility is to revisit our 10 year capital improvement plan to get some options on what we want to do," Shawnee Schools business manager David Harp said ... Sandlin's comment steered the discussion to an upcoming joint meeting between the school boards of Shawnee, North Rock Creek, South Rock Creek, Pleasant Grove, and Grove Elementary... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Mayor Mills Proclaims Main Street Week Oct 15, 2008
Mayor Chuck Mills issued a proclamation at Monday's City Commission meeting declaring Oct. 13-18 as "The City of Shawnee Main Street Week." Downtown Shawnee Inc. Main Street Program is one of 43 Oklahoma communities and five urban districts actively participating in the Oklahoma Main Street Program ... Main Street Director Ronda White said that the Downtown Shawnee Main Street Program has made a tangible difference ... 2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Wolves turn up the second-half heat Oct 14, 2008
SHAWNEE One might say erupted, another exploded. Either would work to describe the way Shawnee ran away from Durant Friday night ... Each team plodded along in the first half with Shawnee leading the workmanlike effort, 10-3. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Former SE professor named Oklahoma Baptist University president Oct 13, 2008
Published: Saturday, October 11, 2008 3:02 PM CDT SHAWNEE A former Southeastern Oklahoma State University business professor has been named the president of Oklahoma Baptist University ... Located in Shawnee, OBU has been rated as one of the top 10 comprehensive colleges in the West by U.S. News and World Report for 17 consecutive years and has been Oklahomas highest rated comprehensive college in the U.S. News rankings for 15 consecutive years. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Caddo cross country second among teams within region at Shawnee Oct 10, 2008
In Thursday's meet at Shawnee, the Bruins were several points behind the number three ranked Blue Devils of Walters, but no other team from their regional was able to say with the Caddo runners ... The meet at Shawnee was the final regular season event for all Class 2A teams. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Tigers' tough defense looks to slow high-scoring Pirates Oct 10, 2008
"For about a month and a half, we searched for officials and called as far as Shawnee, but nobody was available. Everyone said they could do it on a Thursday though," said Couch. . (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
High school notes and quotes Oct 10, 2008
Shawnee Martinez, Enochs golf: Shot a 4-over-par 40 at Creekside as the Eagles beat Davis 263-320. Bianca Pallotta, Beyer tennis: Held off Downey's Jordan Flora 6-4, 3-6, 8-6 in their No. 1 singles match as Beyer beat Downey 5-2. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bulldogs shooting for third straight win Oct 10, 2008
Those losses have come to Elk City (39-0), Tecumseh (18-7) Shawnee (45-7), Lawton MacArthur (57-0) and Edmond Deer Creek (55-7). Altus High School head coach Lyn Hepner has cautioned his team about becoming to complacent against the Jets. (Altus Times, OK)
Forum Set Monday For Candidates In Five Local Races` Oct 10, 2008
Candidates for State Senate Dist. 17, State House Dist. 27, Pottawatomie County Sheriff, Shawnee mayor and Shawnee City Commission Ward 2 have been invited to participate in a candidate forum Monday, Oct. 13, sponsored by PAVE (Pottawatomie Co. Advocates for Voter Education). The forum is set to begin at 7 p.m. in the Shawnee City Hall commission chambers ... Shawnee Mayor - Linda Agee and Linda Peterson (non-partisan election). (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
First Of Three Meetings On Tree Planting Tonight Oct 10, 2008
The first of three tree planting instruction meetings for persons who ordered trees from the Oklahoma Tree Bank/Apache Foundation offer will be tonight (Thursday) at 7:15 p.m. at the Shawnee Public Library ... 2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Lions get first district win in shutout Oct 7, 2008
The Lions are back on the road next week for pivotal game with Shawnee. The Wolves are also 1-1 in district play with a 27-14 loss to Carl Albert Friday. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Fastbreak Friday: Memphis making a run? Oct 5, 2008
Kansas State is bringing in , a 2010 point guard from Overland Park (Kansas) Shawnee Mission South. BIG TEN. (Charlotte Sports -- Rivals.com)
Shawnee City Commission Agenda Oct 4, 2008
Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority minutes from August 26, 2008 ... g. Approve agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of Shawnee for provision of supplemental police services ... h. Acknowledge donations to the Shawnee Fire Department of 2,000. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Antique tractor show highlights 15th annual Ag-Industry Expo Oct 3, 2008
The tractors and machinery displayed will come from the local tractor club as well as clubs from Marshall County, Murray County, Shawnee and Talihina. Tractor clubs from the Texas communities of Paris, Lindsay and Wylie will also display their equipment at the Expo. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
No. 5, No. 6 Set To Clash Friday Oct 3, 2008
The fifth-ranked Shawnee Wolves will travel to sixth-ranked Carl Albert tomorrow night (Friday) for a highly-anticipated district 5A-2 contest ... The game will feature two of Oklahoma's successful high school coaching veterans: Billy Brown of Shawnee vs. Gary Rose of Carl Albert ... "This game against Shawnee will probably determine whether or not we host in the first round or travel.". (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Mabee-Gerrer Curator Casts Eye At Students Sep 19, 2008
Merkt, an accomplished artist herself, is delighted with the cultural opportunities in Shawnee ... 2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Risenhoover (1) Sep 18, 2008
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Risenhoover of Midland; one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Randy Hogan of Andrews; one son, Michael Risenhoover of Shawnee; one grandson, Tyler Hogan of Andrews; two granddaughters, Erin Hogan of Andrews, and Gabrielle White of Amarillo, Texas; and one sister, Rose Hand of Wichita, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle Funeral Home of Midland. (Altus Times, OK)
Girls missing in W. Shreveport woods found safe Sep 16, 2008
According to police, 30-year-old Zachary Barnes, his wife, and their three children, thee-year-old Hazen, four-year-old Sage and six-year-old Choley, were returning to their home in Shawnee, Oklahoma when their vehicle broke down in Shreveport. Police say the family ran out of money fixing the vehicle. (KSLA.com, LA)
Film Festival Starts Rolling In Shawnee Sep 12, 2008
The second annual Southern Winds Film Festival opens tonight in Downtown Shawnee with a party to meet and greet the filmmakers who will be showing their work this weekend. Festival director James Bridges is excited about bringing the talented people and their films to Shawnee ... "One of the biggest aspects about the festival that we are most proud of is bringing people to downtown Shawnee for them to experience our town and also to help the businesses around the area," he said. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Nashville Star Contest Sep 8, 2008
Five Grand Prizes (5) Grand Prize -includes a pair of tickets to the FireLake Grand Casino Nashville Star concert event on Friday, September 26th at FireLake Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Blvd. Shawnee, OK 74804. Value of Grand Prize is $70. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Durant prepares for season opener at The Mac Sep 5, 2008
McAlester runs the spread offense, and has gone from shotgun formation for every play in their two scrimmages against Wagoner and Shawnee. New to quarterback this year is 6-4 senior Brady May. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
City Awards Bid, Grants Permit Sep 5, 2008
Shawnee city commissioners awarded a contract this week to remove and replace a manhole on Gordon Cooper Drive and granted a permit to drill an oil well south of Benedict and east of U.S. 177 ... Jenkins took issue with comments he said Commissioner Peterson and Parks Superintendent James Bryce made in a story about t-ball in The Shawnee News-Star ... Saw Mayor Chuck Mills declare Sept. 14-20 "Family Promise of Shawnee Week" and received a comprehensive report from Family Promise supporters. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Firing Range Survives 3 -2 Council Vote Sep 5, 2008
"The closest one we could find is in Raton, New Mexico," he said, "and it's an NRA range. Not even the Shawnee police firing range meets those standards." There is no regulatory agency or rules for such ranges, something that has concerned the council ... "Behind-the-scenes efforts to get the project done have been ongoing for many months, with legislators and community leaders from Tecumseh and Shawnee involved along with officials of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. "People want to... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Its good to be home for Lady Lions Sep 4, 2008
If weather once again permits, The Lady Lions will be back home Thursday to host Dickson at 4:30 p.m. Durant (9-5) ends the week with a three-way with Byng and Shawnee at Byng Saturday. In Thursdays opener, the Lady Lions used one big inning to set up the run-rule with eight runs in the third. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Lady Lions wrap up Tourney with walk-off single Sep 3, 2008
Published: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 11:39 AM CDT SHAWNEE Taylor Richards hit a two-out, walk-off single that drove home Katie Pickens and gave Durant a 3-2 win over Midwest City Carl Albert at the Shawnee Tournament Saturday. It seemed almost fitting that a freshman, with no concept of the painful history with Carl Albert, could help create a highlight for the season. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
David A. Brown Jr. Sep 3, 2008
He was born in Shawnee, Okla. to David A. Sr., and Mildred Slavich Brown. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Tourney provides tough weekend for Lady Lions Aug 31, 2008
SHAWNEE The Durant Lady Lions had a tough time against top-notch pitching in the second day of the Shawnee Tournament ... Durant dropped Fridays games 4-2 to Deer Creek and 4-0 to Shawnee ... Renegar probably could have had an inside-the-park home run in the games first at-bat, but had to settle for a triple to lead off the contest against Shawnee ace Ashley Brokeshoulder. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Brown Anticipating Good Season For Shawnee Wolves Aug 29, 2008
After a summer of team camps, weightlifting, and conditioning, the 2008 football season has arrived for the Shawnee Wolves. Billy Brown begins his fifth year at the helm of the Shawnee football program ... Besides the fact that Shawnee will begin play in a new district, half of the teams on their schedule will also have new head coaches. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Mathis Goes On Vacation After Fracas With Lawyer Aug 29, 2008
Shawnee Police Chief Bill Mathis was back in hot water and "on vacation" this week because of something he said to a labor union lawyer during a recess in an arbitration hearing last Friday (August 22) ... Mathis, previously a member of the Lawton Police Department for more than two decades, followed Mike Chitwood as chief in Shawnee ... 2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Lady Buffs nip Durant in one-hitter Aug 28, 2008
Durant opens pool play in the Shawnee Tournament, noon, Thursday, against Guthrie. The Lady Lions follow with Tecumseh at 5 p.m. On Friday, Durant begins with Deer Creek at 6 p.m. and follows against Shawnee. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
More of this story Aug 28, 2008
The council voted 5-0 to approve a bid award to APAC Oklahoma of Tulsa to complete a mill and overlay on Fourth Street between Shawnee and Comanche, and on Quapaw from Adams to Frank Phillips. Funds from various sources, including a Community Development Block Grant, 1/2-cent sales tax and unallocated 1/2-cent sales tax funds, budgeted for the project total 213,896, the same amount awarded for the project on Monday. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Local schedule Aug 26, 2008
Fastpitch: Shawnee Tournament (Durant). Baseball: Roff Tournament (Colbert). (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Casino opponents say loopholes open door for more Aug 23, 2008
-based Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma s legal counsel that the tribe has told the U.S. Department of the Interior s it is interested in putting land in Monroe and Botkins counties into trusts for reservations. If a land application is submitted and approved, tribal gaming in the state is possible, Elsey said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Quack Attack! Aug 22, 2008
The general public and all candidates for city office in Shawnee's current political cycle will be asked to help in the search for a new city manager, the City Commission decided this week ... A related question about the role members who have been or might be elected should play was at least partially answered when commissioners voted unanimously to invite all candidates whose names appeared on the July 29 primary ballot to air their views along with the public at a special session on Thursday,... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Back In The Office Again Aug 22, 2008
Former Shawnee City Manager Jim Collard is back on the job again doing something he loves in the place he wants to live - Shawnee ... "You know I love budgets." He said the tribe's budgets are "a lot more enterprise oriented, a lot more business oriented." He described it as a blend of his previous experience in municipal government (before coming to Shawnee in 2004, he held city manager or administrator positions in Ohio and Missouri) and the business world ... "It's huge." The Citizen... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Steele Co-Chairs House Task Force Aug 22, 2008
Kris Steele, R-Shawnee and co-chairman of the House Health Care Reform Task Force ... 2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
South Rock Creek Opens Inaugural Football Season Monday Aug 22, 2008
Most of its graduates go on to high school in either Tecumseh or Shawnee ... 2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Fallin to Host Farm Truck Weight Hearing Aug 19, 2008
2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. All Rights Reserved. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
From City Hall In Shawnee To The Cusp Of Conflict Aug 15, 2008
Stephens, the vice mayor of Shawnee, is also a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve and part of what has been described as "the oldest law firm in the nation," the Judge Advocate General's Corps ... That's not the state in the southeastern part of the USA. It's the country between Turkey and Russia on the shores of the Black Sea, the place Joseph Stalin was born, a former part of the old Soviet Union that has established one of that area's leading democracies and was invaded by the Russian... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Shirey, Booth Disagree At Forum Over Extra Duty Work Aug 15, 2008
The two candidates also clashed over a number of other subjects, including comments presumably made in blogs maintained on the web site of The Shawnee News-Star and outstanding warrants ... The forum was taped by Shawnee CTV and will be broadcast on Channel 99 of the Allegiance Cable system between now and the August 26 election ... That system serves Shawnee, Tecumseh and some rural areas of the county. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Partners At Heart and In Print Aug 15, 2008
In 1990, the Trotters started a second publication, The Shawnee Sun, which was very successful in its own right ... 2008 Tecumseh Countywide News & Shawnee Sun. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Lady Lions softball to open season Tuesday Aug 12, 2008
Durant, as usual, has a competitive schedule, returning to the Shawnee and Plainview tournaments. In addition the Sept. 18 Durant Tournament will be the biggest ever, with a total of 24 teams. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
SEDF 'Loses' New Director Before She Gets In Town Aug 8, 2008
The Shawnee Economic Development Foundation wound up without an executive director before its "new hire" got to town and probably won't draw any of the extra 96,000 the city approved until the post is filled ... He termed her decision "personal" but in an interview with The Daily Oklahoman, she was quoted as saying the political climate in Shawnee played a role in her withdrawal ... McMillan told The Countywide hat after the SEDF and Moran reached an agreement, she began looking for housing in... (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Partners At Heart Aug 8, 2008
Frank was born and raised in Shawnee ... What they could pin down was where they first really noticed each other, at Bob's Roll-A-Way skating rink on MacArthur Street in Shawnee ... "I planned on buying another place on Main Street (in Shawnee), downsizing the grocery and concentrating on the meat," Frank said. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
