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🌱 Discover why Shawnee might be central Oklahoma’s most overlooked destination

Hey hey Shawnee! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discover why Shawnee might be central Oklahoma’s most overlooked destination
  • How one Shawnee couple is quietly rebuilding lives after domestic violence

Also on today's calendar: Citywide Clean-Up Day and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; windy, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Oklahoma City Most Travelers Pass Through Without Realizing It's the Main Attraction (myfamilytravels.com) — Shawnee is portrayed as a destination city, not just a stop along I-40, with deep Native American roots, railroad history, and a lively downtown. The piece highlights local gems like the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, FireLake facilities, Oklahoma Baptist University, Lake Shawnee, and community festivals, encouraging travelers and residents alike to explore more of what the city offers.
   

• Elderly couple spends their golden years serving domestic violence victims (kfor.com) — Shawnee residents Jerry and Nancy Glascow are being celebrated for quietly leading St. Paul’s Church’s compassion team, which supports local domestic violence survivors connected with Project Safe. For 20 years they’ve organized donations and household essentials so women and children leaving abusive situations can start over with safer, more stable homes.
   

📸 Around Shawnee

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shawnee

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday April 17
  • TJS @ The Grand
    Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, 777 Grand Casino Blvd, Shawnee
    9:00 pm

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Other local events
    Friday April 17
  • HS Baseball @ Sallisaw
    North Rock Creek Public Schools Shawnee, OK 74804
    5:00 pm
  • MS Baseball vs Bethel
    North Rock Creek Public Schools Shawnee, OK 74804
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday April 18
  • Citywide Clean-Up Day
    Woodland Veterans Park , 100 E Highland St , Shawnee
    9:00 am
  • Oklahoma Ag Producers Gala
    Grand Casino Hotel & Resort , 777 Grand Casino Blvd , Shawnee
    5:00 pm
  • Girls Night Out
    Ritz , 10 W Main St , Shawnee
    8:00 pm
    • Monday April 20
  • HS Softball @ Westmoore (Big Cat Classic)
    North Rock Creek Intermediate Shawnee, OK 74804
  • OSSAA HS Girls Golf Regionals
    North Rock Creek Intermediate Shawnee, OK 74804

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have a dead area of bermuda grass in my yard.
    Is anyone else having this problem and what to do about it. (Nextdoor Northridge)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1004 in Shawnee. Apply here.
  • Popeyes - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Shawnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shawnee here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • OU's annual ‘Giving Day' raises over $29.6 million during 24-hour drive (kfor.com)
  • Legal Notices 04-16-2026 (newcastlepacer.com)

Ok Shawnee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shawnee

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shawnee

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.