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September 08, 2008 – MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) will receive a $350,000 grant for a drug court from the U.S. Department of Justice. The announcement came last Thursday in a press release by U.S. Attorney Eric Melgren who said, “We want to … Continue reading →

September 03, 2008 – Left to Right: Carrie O’Toole, Chago Hale, and Joyce Guerrero were sworn in to office today MAYETTA:  A large crowd gathered this morning at the Bingo Hall to watch three newly-elected Tribal Council members get sworn … Continue reading →

September 02, 2008 –   MAYETTA: Last Friday, August 29, Tribal Council Secretary Jim Potter testified in a Shawnee County District Court hearing just how important the Prairie Band casino is to the economic stability of the Prairie Band Potawatomi … Continue reading →

September 02, 2008 – According to an article in the August 30 DeKalb County Daily Chronicle, the Shabbona Village Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) on August 28 to provide sewer and water service … Continue reading →

  August 27, 2008 – Left to right is Marilyn Brewer with Joyce Guerrero who was elected Vice-Chairperson today. MAYETTA:  The Run-Off Election for Tribal Council was held this morning at the Bingo Hall and those winning were Joyce Guerrero … Continue reading →

July 26, 2008 – Approximately 50 members attended today’s election held at the Bingo Hall. MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council and Ethics Commission Election was held today at the Bingo Hall and due to new changes in … Continue reading →

August 25, 2008 –   MAYETTA: The Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board voted 4-3 last Friday to select Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. as developers of a state-owned casino in Mulvane in SumnerCounty.   The vote came on the heels of … Continue reading →

August 19, 2008 –   MAYETTA:  The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) filed a petition for injunctive relief in Shawnee County District Court yesterday against Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. and its affiliates (Harrah’s).  Prior attempts to resolve the issues between the parties … Continue reading →

Three Ethics Commissioners were sworn in today at the Bingo Hall. Left to right are Trilby Wahwasuck, Shirley Trull and Virginia LeClere. August 14, 2008 – MAYETTA: Three of the four recently elected Ethics Commissioners were sworn into office this … Continue reading →

August 05, 2008 –   Tribal Chairman Steve Ortiz hopping on the bus for the Gathering. A bus load of Prairie Band Potawatomi (PBP) left today for the 2008 Potawatomi Gathering being hosted by Walpole Island First Nations inWalpole Island, … Continue reading →