June 5, 2026
Funding offered to Tecumseh Schools
McLoud Mayor Daniel McClure poses with Pottawatomie County Lieutenant Dakota Black and McLoud officer Corey Martin at the May McLoud City Council Meeting. Black presented Martin, and fellow officer Jones, with a Distinguished Service Award for their response and action during a tragic incident in April. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun
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Seven Lady Savage 2026 graduates have fun leading the audience in the 'THS Fight Song' at the 124th Annual Tecumseh Alumni Banquet, held at the WP Wood THS Alumni Center on May 30. Shown, from left, are Avery Renken, Amy Moreno, Maggie Johnson, Kelsy Nguyen, Cheyanna Dietz, Addison Taron and Adalaide Lack.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
There were 145 alumni in attendance at the 124th Annual Tecumseh Alumni Banquet - the oldest continuous alumni banquet in the state - which was held at the WP Wood THS Alumni Center on May 30.After the invocation by Rev.
Shawnee Public Library Associate Jessica Perkins stands by their new Seed Library. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Pottawatomie County Sheriff Freeland Wood decorates the grave of Army Staff Sergeant Robert Sanders, who was in WWII, at Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee on May 23. Wood's son, Justin, and grandson, Everett Wood, 13, also helped to place flags, as they have for a few years, before Memorial Day. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Run for the Wall Founder James "Gunny" Gregory, left, poses with the 12th Sergeant Major of the Marines, Gene Overstreet, during the Run for the Wall food stop at Shawnee VFW Post 1317 on May 16. This is the 36th official year for the cross-country ride, and more than 200 veterans participated on the Midway Route. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Potawatomi Fire Forward KD Moore catches a pass from teammate Isaiah Wade (#23) in Game One of the Central Conference Finals against the ADS Sentinels on May 28. According to potawatomifire.com, Moore led scoring with 36 points. The Fire won this game, 130-108. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Tecumseh senior, libero Kayley Wood keeps her eye on the ball as she serves during the Shawnee Volleyball Invitational Silver Bracket game against Harding Charter, held at Shawnee Middle School on Sept. 20. File photo
The Tecumseh High School Fishing Team of 2026 graduate Maddox Dickson, far left, junior Alex Hurst, far right, and boat captain Billy Mitchell won Angler of the Year for both the Northern and Southern divisions during the Oklahoma High School Fishing Tournament at Lake Eufaula, May 30-31. Photo courtesy of Jackie Hurst.
