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Three Different Types Of Homeless People

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Mickey is one of many who fell on hard times and is now one of the many unhoused. She is a caregiver for others and tries to keep the peace in the camp where she stays. Mickey was born in Shawnee. She said her grandpa worked at the hospital, and her dad was a fireman. She studied to be a lab tech.
Members of Dale 4-H accept the 4-H and FFA Beef Herdsman Award on Sept. 9 from Pottawatomie County Free Fair Board Member Lynn Marlow. They are, from left, Bryar Baker, Taycie Baker and Katie Haysmer. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Members of Dale 4-H accept the 4-H and FFA Beef Herdsman Award on Sept. 9 from Pottawatomie County Free Fair Board Member Lynn Marlow. They are, from left, Bryar Baker, Taycie Baker and Katie Haysmer. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

2023 Pottawatomie County Free Fair Winners

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
2023 Pottawatomie County Free Fair Winners Award winners for the Pottawatomie County Free Fair are: Special Award: Gloria Crosby Baking Awards: Oklahoma Best of Wheat Baking contest sponsored by the Oklahoma What Commission and presented by Sonya McDaniel. Senior Div.
Legacy Parenting Center Director of Operations Kyia Robison and Volunteer Coordinator Kerbie Charlow spoke at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce TAG meeting on Sept. 14. National Diaper Need Awareness Week is Sept. 18-24. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Legacy Parenting Center Director of Operations Kyia Robison and Volunteer Coordinator Kerbie Charlow spoke at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce TAG meeting on Sept. 14. National Diaper Need Awareness Week is Sept. 18-24. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Legacy Parenting Partners With Tecumseh For National Diaper Week

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
National Diaper Need Aware n e s s Week began on Monday, Sept.18, and runs through Sun., Sept. 24. To help fill the need, 37 Community Diaper Drive Drop-Off Locations at businesses and churches in Shawnee and Tecumseh have popped up to accept donations.

County Approves Purchase Of New Buses For Tecumseh

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 21, 2023
It was a short meeting for the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners on Monday, Sept. 18. The board approved the purchase of four new 71- passenger buses with a/c and one new special needs bus with a/c through a state contract from Holt Truck Centers.
Dale 7th grade student Eli Smith calls the Shawnee City Commission meeting to order Monday, Sept. 18. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dale 7th grade student Eli Smith calls the Shawnee City Commission meeting to order Monday, Sept. 18. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Charter Amendments Approved, Effective September 5

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The City of Shawnee Charter Amendments have been approved by Gov. Kevin Stitt and became effective Sept. 5.
CPN Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett welcomes everyone to the groundbreaking ceremony. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

CPN Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett welcomes everyone to the groundbreaking ceremony. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

CPN Breaks Ground On A New Casino And Hotel

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation broke ground on a new hotel and casino on Thursday, Sept. 14. Chairman John ‘Rocky’ Barrett welcomed guests to the groundbreaking ceremony with a prayer in the Potawatomi language.
The OKC Veterans Affairs Health Care System leadership, Shawnee VA Clinic Staff and the Shawnee VA Clinic Facility Manager Nicole Hall, along with the building lessors, cut the ribbon during the Grand Reopening of the Shawnee VA Clinic on Sept. 18 - one year after it first opened. Shown, from left, are Sara Hatcher, Madison Clark, Becky Vanworth, Wade Vlosich, Valinda Shelton, Nicole Hall, Vernon Penick (CFS), Casey Zwirtz, Dirk Lenaburg. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The OKC Veterans Affairs Health Care System leadership, Shawnee VA Clinic Staff and the Shawnee VA Clinic Facility Manager Nicole Hall, along with the building lessors, cut the ribbon during the Grand Reopening of the Shawnee VA Clinic on Sept. 18 - one year after it first opened. Shown, from left, are Sara Hatcher, Madison Clark, Becky Vanworth, Wade Vlosich, Valinda Shelton, Nicole Hall, Vernon Penick (CFS), Casey Zwirtz, Dirk Lenaburg. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Almost One Year After Opening, Shawnee VA Clinic Holds Grand Re-Opening

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
It was almost deja vu. The original grand opening of the Shawnee Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic was held on Oct. 21, 2022, and the Grand Re-opening of the clinic was held on Monday, Sept. 18. Located at 3700 N.
Bethel FFA students Lilly Ingmire, Quinn Carpenter, Bailey Murray and Rianne Tinsley complete their relay race at the Farmhand Olympics by stacking hay bales on Sept. 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel FFA students Lilly Ingmire, Quinn Carpenter, Bailey Murray and Rianne Tinsley complete their relay race at the Farmhand Olympics by stacking hay bales on Sept. 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dance Added To Farmhand Olympics In 14th Year

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Since 2009, the Farmhand Olympics have been a way for agriculture students across Pottawatomie County to have fun together in friendly competition before showing their livestock or exhibits at the Pott. Co. Free Fair. This year, on Sept. 6, the Junior Fair Board members decided to add a dance.
Azauay Haney Division: Tiny; Age: 10 mo.

Azauay Haney Division: Tiny; Age: 10 mo.

Tecumseh Frontier Days Pageant Registers 41 Contestants

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Tecumseh’s 46th Annual Frontier Days Pageant kicks off the Frontier Days events on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3 pm at the Tecumseh High School Alumni Building. Registration for the pageant ended Sept. 6, with 41 contestants registered to compete.