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Voter registration deadline is Oct. 9

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Friday Oct. 9, 2026, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today.Carter said that persons who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old are...
Tanya and Michael Harcourt of Newalla, who are frequent campers at Wes Watkins Lake, submitted a proposal to be camp hosts to the Mcloud City Council. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Tanya and Michael Harcourt of Newalla, who are frequent campers at Wes Watkins Lake, submitted a proposal to be camp hosts to the Mcloud City Council. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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McLoud denies rezoning request

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The McLoud Sept. City Council meeting started out with a public hearing and discussion on a Lot Split at 361 Dusty Rd, McLoud, OK 74851 and its rezoning from A2 (agriculture) to C3 (commercial).
The North Rock Creek drama "Newsies" perform "The World Will Know" from their spring play for the Frontier Days Parade judges, as part of the Countywide & Sun's 50th anniversary float. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The North Rock Creek drama "Newsies" perform "The World Will Know" from their spring play for the Frontier Days Parade judges, as part of the Countywide & Sun's 50th anniversary float. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Countywide & Sun celebrates 50th Anniversary of name

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Pottawatomie Go (POGO) volunteer Craig Walker directs M'Chylah Walker, 11, where to go on the bicycle obstacle course. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Pottawatomie Go (POGO) volunteer Craig Walker directs M'Chylah Walker, 11, where to go on the bicycle obstacle course. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Third Annual PoGo Pedal Palooza is off the chain

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
SHAWNEE, OK — SEPT. 19, 2026 — Pottawatomie Go (PoGo) hosted its largest Pedal Palooza bike festival yet on Saturday, September 19, drawing hundreds of kids, residents, and families to Rotary Briscoe Boy Scout Park for a morning of riding, family fun, and community celebration.

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Interim leader named for DA office

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Sept. 29, 2026 — OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Adam Panter has named Tom Bates to serve as District 23 First Assistant District Attorney. Bates will oversee operations of the District 23 District Attorney’s Office after District Attorney Adam Panter’s resignation takes effect Sept. 30.
Members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ride on their float in the 50th Anniversary Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 26.

Members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe ride on their float in the 50th Anniversary Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 26.

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Frontier Days marks golden anniversary

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The 50th anniversary of Frontier Days celebrated the founding of Tecumseh 135 years ago and the 250th birthday of the USA.In addition, the Countywide & Sun newspaper celebrated the 50th anniversary of the “Countywide” name, although there has been a newspaper in Tecumseh since 1924.Owner and...
Resident Cara Kinnamon addresses the Board of County Commissioners. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Resident Cara Kinnamon addresses the Board of County Commissioners. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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County backs road projects, burn ban expires

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Pottawatomie County commissioners approved sponsorship of two road grant applications Tuesday, including nearly $390,000 in proposed improvements near McLoud and a $100,000 resurfacing project in Tecumseh.Commissioners approved a Municipal Road Drilling Activity Fund application for improvements to...
Jasen Emery, 8, of Shawnee, has fun on his bike in the community bike ride during the Pottawatomie Go Pedal Palooza, held at Rotary Briscoe Boy Scout Park on Sept. 19. About 40 people rode around the park and were rewarded with goodie bags and happy face fans from Oklahoma Mobility Management. Horace Mann Elementary Principal Christi Lovelady led the ride, along with George Wright from CPN and Ryan Brooks from Uplift Mentoring.

Jasen Emery, 8, of Shawnee, has fun on his bike in the community bike ride during the Pottawatomie Go Pedal Palooza, held at Rotary Briscoe Boy Scout Park on Sept. 19. About 40 people rode around the park and were rewarded with goodie bags and happy face fans from Oklahoma Mobility Management. Horace Mann Elementary Principal Christi Lovelady led the ride, along with George Wright from CPN and Ryan Brooks from Uplift Mentoring.

POGO's Pedal Palooza hosts community ride

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
This content is only available on our website, not in the print version.Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunClick on the Countywide & Sun camera banner ad to see all of our photos from the event!

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County corrects $37,000 911 error

Suzie Campbell By Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved a payment Tuesday, Sept. 22, of nearly $37,000 in 911 fees owed to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) after an accounting error dating back to 2022 was discovered.The 911 payment stemmed from money the county received from the state to pay...

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OG&E's Lend a Hand Program

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (September 15, 2026) – Today, OG&E announced the launch of its reimagined Lend a Hand program, offering a more convenient way for customers to support neighbors experiencing temporary financial hardship.