Ag Champions

Ray Pell, seated, is bringing 20 years of experience teaching agriculture to Tecumseh's ag program. He joins his son, Corey Pell, who has been there for five years. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Ray Pell, seated, is bringing 20 years of experience teaching agriculture to Tecumseh's ag program. He joins his son, Corey Pell, who has been there for five years. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Ray Pell joins son Corey Pell in Tecumseh

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
There are times in life when everything falls into place like pieces of a puzzle.For Ray Pell and his son Corey Pell, this time happened when Corey and his girlfriend Chelsi recently welcomed twin sons into their lives. (C. Pell also happens to be a twin to his brother Caleb.
State FFA President Cooper Kline learned leadership, work ethic in NRC HS FFA - Photo provided

State FFA President Cooper Kline learned leadership, work ethic in NRC HS FFA - Photo provided

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State FFA President Cooper Kline learned leadership, work ethic in NRC HS FFA

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
North Rock Creek Graduate Cooper Kline has been a leader in FFA for some years now. And this year, he is leading the organization as the Oklahoma State FFA President.In high school, he served his chapter all four years as Secretary, Vice President and then, as President, his junior and senior year.
Taycie Baker placed first for her Division 5 Cow/Calf Pair of Ruby and Bubba during the 13th Annual Ron Wayland Memorial Oklahoma Limousin Field Day earlier this month. Her friend Callie Loman, both of Bethel, helped by showing the two-month-old calf. Shown, from left, are Annie Jo Gilbert, Grace Loman, Suzanne Gilbert, Randy Gilbert, Baker, Loman, Morley Griffith, Twana Griffith and Matt Griffith. Photo provided by Suzanne Gilbert

Taycie Baker placed first for her Division 5 Cow/Calf Pair of Ruby and Bubba during the 13th Annual Ron Wayland Memorial Oklahoma Limousin Field Day earlier this month. Her friend Callie Loman, both of Bethel, helped by showing the two-month-old calf. Shown, from left, are Annie Jo Gilbert, Grace Loman, Suzanne Gilbert, Randy Gilbert, Baker, Loman, Morley Griffith, Twana Griffith and Matt Griffith. Photo provided by Suzanne Gilbert

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Bethel Besties Team Up for Cattle Show Success

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Taycie Baker and Callie Loman, both incoming sixth-graders at Bethel, have been friends since preschool.
Corey Wilson, of the Pottawatomie County Farm Bureau, leaves with two hanging baskets after checking out with FFA student Maddilyn Taron at the annual Tecumseh FFA Plant Sale on May 2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Corey Wilson, of the Pottawatomie County Farm Bureau, leaves with two hanging baskets after checking out with FFA student Maddilyn Taron at the annual Tecumseh FFA Plant Sale on May 2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh FFA Holds Annual Plant Sale

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
North Rock Creek FFA’er to lead Oklahoma FFA for 2025-2026

North Rock Creek FFA’er to lead Oklahoma FFA for 2025-2026

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North Rock Creek FFA’er to lead Oklahoma FFA for 2025-2026

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
TULSA, Okla. — Cooper Kline (front center), member of the North Rock Creek FFA Chapter, will lead the more than 29,500 members of the Oklahoma FFA Association for 2025-2026.Members elected the 19-year-old to his presidential position during the 99th Oklahoma FFA Convention on May 7.
Helen Spears

Helen Spears

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Nine State FFA Degree Recipients from Tecumseh, NRC

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Last month, the Countywide & Sun introduced five out of the 17 State FFA Degree recipients from Pottawatomie County for 2025. They were Sydne Konkler, Kylie Nunneley, Paityn Seiger, Lilybeth Springer from Bethel, and Gracie Little from McLoud.
Pictured from left: OYE Vice Chairman Jimmy Harrel, AFR Board Member Ron Ramming, AFR Cooperative Vice President Toby Wallace, Executive Operation Coordinator Ashley White, Poppy Robinson, AFR Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh, and AFR Agent Randy Gilbert. Photo provided by AFR

Pictured from left: OYE Vice Chairman Jimmy Harrel, AFR Board Member Ron Ramming, AFR Cooperative Vice President Toby Wallace, Executive Operation Coordinator Ashley White, Poppy Robinson, AFR Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh, and AFR Agent Randy Gilbert. Photo provided by AFR

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Oklahoma Youth Top Agriculture Achievement Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY—Twenty agricultural youth from across Oklahoma have earned top placings in the 2025 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Agricultural Achievement Contest. The contest was conducted in conjunction with the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) in Oklahoma City March 11-21.