Articles from the August 20, 2020 edition
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Oklahoma's First Blue Zones Certified Community
On Monday, community leaders and Blue Zones Project participants gathered at an invitation-only even...
Multiple Decisions Will Be Made At The Polls, Tuesday
Voters will go to the polls Tuesday - if not sooner - for the August 25, 2020, Runoff Primary,...
Meet Tecumseh Ward 4 Candidates
With the Tecumseh City Council election rapidly approaching, it's time for The Countywide &...
Jett Or Sharp? Who Will Win Senate 17?
The Countywide & Sun posed a set of questions to the two Republicans in the runoff Tuesday for...
NRC Schools Opens Cougar Care Daycare
North Rock Creek Public Schools welcome a new program to the school system. Cougar Care is a day...
Election Day
When talk turns to Elections 2020, everyone knows the "Big Show" (the White House and all that...
Gardening Short Cuts Can Backfire
As summer starts winding down, and the days get shorter, outdoor gardens begin to take on a sense...
Letters to the Editor: On the upcoming elections
EDITOR Countywide & Sun: During my military service, safety was a constant theme from combat...
Blessing Of The Hands
The OBU College of Nursing held a "Blessings of the Hands" ceremony Aug. 10, on the first day of...
County Okays OffenderWatch Program For Sheriff
During Monday's regular meeting of the Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners, spending was...
Senate Review
Governor Stitt announced changes to how cities, towns and counties will be allocated more than $250...
Guest Column: Truman Carter
The U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt v Oklahoma has generated renewed interest in the...
Matthews Appointed To Shawnee City Commission
The Shawnee City Commission voted unanimously to appoint Daniel Matthews to fill the vacant Ward 1...
Delaine Ray Baxter
Delaine Ray Baxter was born at his grandmother's house on Sept. 12, 1952, to Leo Sr. and Lola...
Danny Ray Winrow
Danny Ray Winrow died Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born to Thurman and Thelma (Rivers) Winrow on...
Walter (Warren) Yoder
Walter (Warren) Yoder was born April 28, 1933, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Rev. W.W. and Velma (Poff)...
Robert "Bob" Gene Peck
Robert "Bob" Gene Peck died August 12, 2020. He was born May 9, 1929, in Aledo, Oklahoma to A.M....
Early Voting Begins Today
• Anyone who needs to look up their polling place, verify their registration information, or view...
Sturm Pitches A Perfect Game Against Wynnewood
After losing a heart breaker in their opening game of the season, the Lady Savage fast pitch squad w...
Tecumseh Volleyball Team Opens Season With 3-5 Record
The Tecumseh Lady Savages volleyball squad had a busy opening week and the young squad came out...
Shawnee Shuts Out El Reno With A 10-0 Win
Shawnee senior, Carly Torbett, celebrated senior night with a home run as the team snagged a 10-0...
Election Officials Work Hard To Keep Votes Secure
There are protocols, policies, and a chain of custody to keep the election process secure. "It's a n...
Fishing Report
Tenkiller: August 9. Elevation above normal, water 86 and clear. For current elevation conditions go...
Aloysius Larch-Miller Paved The Path For Women Voters
COVID 19 concerns have caused cancellation or lengthy postponement of just about all The big events...
Tecumseh Police Report
After a long period with increased incident volume, the Tecumseh Police Department had a decrease...