October 9, 2026
Seth Barkhimer is pictured with wife Daisha, and three daughters: Tinley, Quin and Leighton. Photo Provided
CACCO Executive Director KC Campbell addresses Pottawatomie County Commissioners Tuesday while requesting continued county partnership and funding. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
Jefferson Elementary Principal Jennifer Epperley speaks with the Shawnee Board of Education during the Oct. 5 meeting, as Instructional Coach Katelyn Miears , Nedra Edwards and Isaiah Peters look on. They led the flag salutes and invocation and also led the Board in a math-based game of "I'm Thinking of a Number." Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Evelyn VanBuskirk (left) and Steven Martin were presented with the 2026 Volunteer of the Year Awards at the 18th Annual Honey Do Auction. Photos by Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
Thursday, October 8, 2026
The 18th Annual Project: SAFE Honey Do Auction raised $105,639 to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault rebuild their lives.The Oct. 1 event filled all 67 available tables at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort.
Jim Sparks was the top winner of the day. winning both the pre-1950s class and Best of Show with his 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe.
Nine-year-old Logan Brown (Kermit the Frog), son of Stephanie Brown, pushed four-month old Pickles (Miss Piggy), owned by his grandmother Susan Ham, around the petting zoo before entering the costume contest, for ages 7-10, during Fall Fest on Oct. 3. Brown won Best Overall. Other winners included Most Creative: Scarecrow, Thea Nsabimana; Funniest: This Is My Costume, Leo Martinez and Judges Choice: Zombie Character, Rhiannon Hays. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun
The Tecumseh High School Lady Savages Fastpitch Team celebrated their seniors on Sept. 22. Shown, from left, are Chloe Burks (manager), Jaylie Anderson, Maddie Gray, Haley "HJ" Mansell, Josie Walker and Jacee Townsend. Photo courtesy of Kenetta Lisenbee
The Bethel Lady Wildcats won the Class 3A Regional Tournament at home on Sept. 29 and 30. They clobbered Crossings Christian, 16-0, and dropped Davis, 8-0, on the first day, and came out champions against Crossings Christian, 11-4, on the second day. They will begin the Super Regional/Area tournament today (Oct. 8) at noon and 2 pm, as they host Prague. Photo provided
Shawnee sophomore Ava Plumley hits it over the net during the home match against Tecumseh on Oct. 1. The Lady Wolves won, 3-1. The set points were 25-16, 22-25, 25-21, 25-12. Photos courtesy of Kenetta Lisenbee
