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NRC sophomore John Williams recently received a National FFA SAE Grant to begin offering his welding services to the community. Photo provided

NRC sophomore John Williams recently received a National FFA SAE Grant to begin offering his welding services to the community. Photo provided

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NRC sophomore receives SAE Grant for welding project

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
On Jan. 15, North Rock Creek (NRC) Public Schools announced on their Facebook page that sophomore John Williams is one of only 400 students nationwide to receive a $1,000 National FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grant.
North Rock Creek graduate Raice Abney recently received his American FFA Degree. He is shown holding his State FFA Degree, which is a prerequisite, in 2024. Photo provided

North Rock Creek graduate Raice Abney recently received his American FFA Degree. He is shown holding his State FFA Degree, which is a prerequisite, in 2024. Photo provided

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Abney, Flowers receive their American FFA Degrees

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
During the 98th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo, on Nov. 1, there were two members from Pottawatomie County who were presented with their American FFA Degrees - the highest degree in the organization.
Tecumseh FFA members pose after collecting a record-breaking 3,736 items in one hour from the community during their Food Drive Scavenger Hunt on Nov. 13. The non-perishable food was distributed between the Highland Church of Christ Food Pantry and Tecumseh School Food Pantry. Photo provided.

Tecumseh FFA members pose after collecting a record-breaking 3,736 items in one hour from the community during their Food Drive Scavenger Hunt on Nov. 13. The non-perishable food was distributed between the Highland Church of Christ Food Pantry and Tecumseh School Food Pantry. Photo provided.

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County 4-H, FFA members make a difference

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
There are many “elves” in this season of giving, and several of them are wearing blue jackets or green shirts.On Nov. 13, Tecumseh FFA set a new record during their annual Food Drive Scavenger Hunt - collecting 3,736 items in one hour, according to their Facebook post.
Bethel 4-H Member Taycie Baker poses with AFR Cooperative Vice President Toby Wallace, left, and AFR Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh after winning second place in the AFR Central District Speech Contest Junior Division on Nov. 10. Photo provided

Bethel 4-H Member Taycie Baker poses with AFR Cooperative Vice President Toby Wallace, left, and AFR Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh after winning second place in the AFR Central District Speech Contest Junior Division on Nov. 10. Photo provided

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Bethel Students Excel at Central District AFR Speech Contest

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
AFR, TECUMSEH — Three Bethel students placed in their respective categories at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Central District Speech Contest held in Tecumseh, Nov. 10.
Tecumseh FFA student Lyric Morrison, far right, adds brownies to the plates of Huxlee Newell, 2, of Yukon; THS 2016 grad Hunter Newell; and Presleigh Scott, 10, during the annual Tecumseh FFA Pig Roast, held at the THS Alumni Center on Nov. 21. FFA Advisor Mara Carmen said they sold 225 tickets for the fundraiser. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh FFA student Lyric Morrison, far right, adds brownies to the plates of Huxlee Newell, 2, of Yukon; THS 2016 grad Hunter Newell; and Presleigh Scott, 10, during the annual Tecumseh FFA Pig Roast, held at the THS Alumni Center on Nov. 21. FFA Advisor Mara Carmen said they sold 225 tickets for the fundraiser. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh FFA Pig Roast

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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Dale graduate and OSU freshman Poppy Robinson received the 4-H Outstanding Senior Award and a Citation of Congratulations from Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett during the Pottawatomie County 4-H Awards Banquet, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Oct. 27. Shown, from left, are mother Allison Robinson, brother Hardy Robinson, father Rod Robinson, P. Robinson, Randy Gilbert, Suzanne Gilbert and Jett. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Dale graduate and OSU freshman Poppy Robinson received the 4-H Outstanding Senior Award and a Citation of Congratulations from Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett during the Pottawatomie County 4-H Awards Banquet, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center on Oct. 27. Shown, from left, are mother Allison Robinson, brother Hardy Robinson, father Rod Robinson, P. Robinson, Randy Gilbert, Suzanne Gilbert and Jett. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Dale graduate receives Outstanding Senior

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
On Oct. 27, Poppy Robinson of Dale took top honors at the Pottawatomie County 4-H Awards Banquet. She received the Outstanding Senior and Hall of Fame Award, and her picture will hang at the Pottawatomie County Courthouse for a year.
After Randy Gilbert, far right, presented Poppy Robinson with the 4-H Outstanding Senior Award, Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett read a Citation of Congratulations during the Pottawatomie County 4-H Awards Banquet on Oct. 27 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Robinson is a freshman at Oklahoma State University and member of Dale 4-H Club. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

After Randy Gilbert, far right, presented Poppy Robinson with the 4-H Outstanding Senior Award, Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett read a Citation of Congratulations during the Pottawatomie County 4-H Awards Banquet on Oct. 27 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Robinson is a freshman at Oklahoma State University and member of Dale 4-H Club. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Pott. County 4-H Holds Annual Awards Banquet

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Bethel Junior Shooting Sports Team - Cayden Roberts, Barrett Nunneley, Blaze Tarbox, Landon Boles and Jaxon Roberts - poses with their banners and belt buckles after winning Champion Junior Sporting Clays Team, Champion Junior Shotgun Sports Team and fifth place in Junior Trap Team at the Oklahoma Youth Expo last month. Photo courtesy of Dr. Brett Scott

The Bethel Junior Shooting Sports Team - Cayden Roberts, Barrett Nunneley, Blaze Tarbox, Landon Boles and Jaxon Roberts - poses with their banners and belt buckles after winning Champion Junior Sporting Clays Team, Champion Junior Shotgun Sports Team and fifth place in Junior Trap Team at the Oklahoma Youth Expo last month. Photo courtesy of Dr. Brett Scott

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Bethel Junior Shooting Sports Team wins at OYE

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Over the past 10-plus years, Bethel Public Schools’ FFA program has continued to build on a tradition of success in shooting sports.On Sept.
McLoud 2018 graduate Kortni Perkins poses with the 4-H mascot during the 2017 Oklahoma 4-H State Roundup. Photo provided

McLoud 2018 graduate Kortni Perkins poses with the 4-H mascot during the 2017 Oklahoma 4-H State Roundup. Photo provided

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Pott. County 4-H Welcomes New Educator

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Pottawatomie County 4-H welcomed a new 4-H Educator this month.Kortni Perkins is a 2018 McLoud High School graduate who enjoyed showing Boer goats in 4-H Club as a teenager. Perkins said she still raises Boer goats.“My main area of interest in 4-H was showing goats,” said Perkins in an email.