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Chief Warrant Officer #3 Ryan Johnson, with the OK Army National Guard out of Tulsa, points to the controls in a UH-60 M Black Hawk helicopter. Johnson said he has been in the U.S. Army a total of 22 years in the infantry, then aviation. There were also helicopters from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection and Air Evac.

Chief Warrant Officer #3 Ryan Johnson, with the OK Army National Guard out of Tulsa, points to the controls in a UH-60 M Black Hawk helicopter. Johnson said he has been in the U.S. Army a total of 22 years in the infantry, then aviation. There were also helicopters from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection and Air Evac.

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Eighth Annual Cops N’ Kids offers variety of attractions

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The Eighth Annual Cops N’ Kids attracted an estimated 2,000 people on Sat., Aug. 22, at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center from 11 am to 2 pm, said Shawnee Police Department (SPD) Public Information Officer Vivian Lozano-Stafford.

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A ceremonial groundbreaking was held on the west side of the Shawnee Airport. This is the location of the new Oklahoma Military Department's Shawnee Rediness Center. Pictured from left are Lt. Col Montana Dugger, Shawnee City Commissioner Chris Odneal, Michael Hagan, Sen. Shane Jett, Maj. Gen. Thomas Mancino, Rep. Dell Kerbs, Matt Simpson, Shawnee City Manager Mark Simpson, and State Sgt. Maj. John Hernandez. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held on the west side of the Shawnee Airport. This is the location of the new Oklahoma Military Department's Shawnee Rediness Center. Pictured from left are Lt. Col Montana Dugger, Shawnee City Commissioner Chris Odneal, Michael Hagan, Sen. Shane Jett, Maj. Gen. Thomas Mancino, Rep. Dell Kerbs, Matt Simpson, Shawnee City Manager Mark Simpson, and State Sgt. Maj. John Hernandez. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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National Guard breaks ground on new Shawnee facility

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
A project more than 15 years in the making took another step toward reality with the groundbreaking...
Tecumseh's American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260 donated 10 backpacks filled with school supplies to Cross Timbers Elementary School on Aug. 5. Shown, from left, are Auxiliary members Carolyn Rose and Julia Watters; Post Commander Tom Snodgrass, Sons of the American Legion; Daryl Murray and Oklahoma Auxiliary Department President Donna Snodgrass. Photo provided

Tecumseh's American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260 donated 10 backpacks filled with school supplies to Cross Timbers Elementary School on Aug. 5. Shown, from left, are Auxiliary members Carolyn Rose and Julia Watters; Post Commander Tom Snodgrass, Sons of the American Legion; Daryl Murray and Oklahoma Auxiliary Department President Donna Snodgrass. Photo provided

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Izzy O'Daniel put down a bunt as NRC softball played Mannford on Aug. 17. The Lady Cougars came up short losing, 3-6. They traveled to Bristow on Aug. 18, winning 13-0.

Izzy O'Daniel put down a bunt as NRC softball played Mannford on Aug. 17. The Lady Cougars came up short losing, 3-6. They traveled to Bristow on Aug. 18, winning 13-0.

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NRC in Action

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Asher sophomore Amaya McFerran holds onto the base after stealing third, as her Carney counterpart comes up empty for the catch in the first inning of the Aug. 20 home game. McFerran stole home shortly after this. The Lady Indians won 12-2, and have a record of 5-1 so far. They are hosting a fast pitch tournament today (Aug. 27) through Saturday.

Asher sophomore Amaya McFerran holds onto the base after stealing third, as her Carney counterpart comes up empty for the catch in the first inning of the Aug. 20 home game. McFerran stole home shortly after this. The Lady Indians won 12-2, and have a record of 5-1 so far. They are hosting a fast pitch tournament today (Aug. 27) through Saturday.

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Asher Lady Indians conquer Carney, 12-2

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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Shawnee's Clarissa Lena hits a double and hops onto second base during the second inning of the Aug. 20 home game against McAlester. The Lady Wolves won, 13-2, and have a record of 4-2 so far. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee's Clarissa Lena hits a double and hops onto second base during the second inning of the Aug. 20 home game against McAlester. The Lady Wolves won, 13-2, and have a record of 4-2 so far. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee Lady Wolves maul McAlester, 13-2

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
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