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Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary Vice President Donna Snodgrass speaks during the Tecumseh American Legion Post 260 Flag Day Ceremony on June 13. The wife of Post 260 Commander Tom Snodgrass, she spoke about how the US flag unites the country. D. Snodgrass will have an inauguration as the Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary President on July 12, 1 pm, at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary Vice President Donna Snodgrass speaks during the Tecumseh American Legion Post 260 Flag Day Ceremony on June 13. The wife of Post 260 Commander Tom Snodgrass, she spoke about how the US flag unites the country. D. Snodgrass will have an inauguration as the Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary President on July 12, 1 pm, at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

American Legion celebrates Flag Day

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The US flag was the center of attention on June 13 for the Flag Day Ceremony and Flag Retirement...
Dist. 1 Pottawatomie County Commissioner Melissa Dennis pauses for a quick photo and a short quote after a night of watching election results. Dennis won her bid for re-election for another term.

Dist. 1 Pottawatomie County Commissioner Melissa Dennis pauses for a quick photo and a short quote after a night of watching election results. Dennis won her bid for re-election for another term.

ELECTION RESULTS

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Oklahoma voters went to the polls this week for the 2026 primary elections, narrowing crowded...
Shown here is the view of the Children's White House from the South Lawn, which faces Shawnee Twin Lakes. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Shown here is the view of the Children's White House from the South Lawn, which faces Shawnee Twin Lakes. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

The Children’s White House

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Pastor Ed Moore drew up a plan on some graph paper to build a scaled down model of The White House on his Shawnee lakefront property.It’s technically an auxiliary building or gathering place; there are no bedrooms or plumbing.

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Dr. Wendle Richards spoke to the board about the biohazard smell affecting the 45 acres on Hazel Dell Rd. that he owns and lives on. Photo Provided

Dr. Wendle Richards spoke to the board about the biohazard smell affecting the 45 acres on Hazel Dell Rd. that he owns and lives on. Photo Provided

Odor issue dominates citizen comments

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
The City of Shawnee held a special meeting on June 9 at 10 am to approve ratification on action taken by the Board of Trustees of the Shawnee Airport Authority…
Children look into an acrylic box where an African millipede lives, as OKC Zoo Outreach Supervisor Laynie Rodzon tells them more about the detritivore during the "Pollinator Pals: Fluttering Fun with the OKC Zoo" McLoud Public Library program, held at the American Legion on June 11. Today (June 18), "Tunes and Tales with Erin Yeaman" will be presented by the McLoud library at the American Legion at 11 am. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Children look into an acrylic box where an African millipede lives, as OKC Zoo Outreach Supervisor Laynie Rodzon tells them more about the detritivore during the "Pollinator Pals: Fluttering Fun with the OKC Zoo" McLoud Public Library program, held at the American Legion on June 11. Today (June 18), "Tunes and Tales with Erin Yeaman" will be presented by the McLoud library at the American Legion at 11 am. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Libraries learn about pollinators, Puerto Rico

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Seat filled at McLoud Special meeting

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
The McLoud City Council held a special meeting on June 12 to amend the budget and approve the resolution. It passed unanimously.On June 16, they held another…
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Potawatomi Fire Guard Chuck Guy

Potawatomi Fire Guard Chuck Guy

Potawatomi Fire Guard Chuck Guy

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Potawatomi Fire Guard Chuck Guy steals the ball from former teammate Deshawn Munson in the second game against 4 Bears Roar during the West Regional…
Shawnee Wolves Fitness Court

Shawnee Wolves Fitness Court

Shawnee Wolves Fitness Court

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Shawnee, OK – June 15, 2026 — Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the grand opening of the Shawnee Wolves Fitness Court, , a new outdoor wellness…
NRC baseball hosted Dale on June 9, losing 2-6. Denton Forsythe gets the tag on Tristan Lowe when he slid past 2nd. Photos Courtesey of Gowin Photography

NRC baseball hosted Dale on June 9, losing 2-6. Denton Forsythe gets the tag on Tristan Lowe when he slid past 2nd. Photos Courtesey of Gowin Photography

North Rock Creek hosts Dale

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