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Members of the Shawnee Veterans Memorial Committee and a few others toured the former Shawnee Carnegie Library - and most recently District Attorney's Office - on Sept. 5 in consideration of turning it into a Veterans Museum. Shown, from left, are Gordon Richards, Jr., Barbara White, Al Brase, James Bryce, Price, Bob Winchell, Ford and James Wear.

Members of the Shawnee Veterans Memorial Committee and a few others toured the former Shawnee Carnegie Library - and most recently District Attorney's Office - on Sept. 5 in consideration of turning it into a Veterans Museum. Shown, from left, are Gordon Richards, Jr., Barbara White, Al Brase, James Bryce, Price, Bob Winchell, Ford and James Wear.

Veterans Memorial Committee Tours Former Carnegie Library

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Korean War veteran Tom Smith had a dream which has grown into the Woodland Veterans Park with several monuments, including the Oklahoma Veterans Wall and most recently, the Gold Star Families Memorial.

Alleged Cover Up At Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center

Whitney Bryen
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Pottawatomie County jail officials apparently defied state laws and a judge’s order when they concealed information on the unexplained deaths of seven vulnerable detainees. All seven people arrived at the jail with medical and mental health or substance use complications that required care.
Shawnee Little Theatre and cast is ready to begin the 56th year of live local musicals. ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens Sept. 22.

Shawnee Little Theatre and cast is ready to begin the 56th year of live local musicals. ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens Sept. 22.

SLT Opens Season With Hunchback Of Notre Dame

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Shawnee Little Theatre (SLT) will begin its 56th year of producing live local theatre when the musical “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” opens Sept. 22 at the community theatre. Performances are Sept. 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, and 30 at 7:30 pm; and September 24 at 2 pm.
Dead End Film House Director Jeff Richardson records as actress Grace Black, background, goes through “sadness” for the short, silent film, “Seance.” Black was acting out each of the emotions. The OKC-based company was filming at the Broadway Chapel in Tecumseh on Sept. 8, after finding the location through venue owner Dennis Dyer. Also shown is actor, Jordy Branam, far left. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dead End Film House Director Jeff Richardson records as actress Grace Black, background, goes through “sadness” for the short, silent film, “Seance.” Black was acting out each of the emotions. The OKC-based company was filming at the Broadway Chapel in Tecumseh on Sept. 8, after finding the location through venue owner Dennis Dyer. Also shown is actor, Jordy Branam, far left. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Broadway Chapel, The Scene Of “Seance”

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Broadway Chapel, at 204 S. Broadway in Tecumseh, was built in 1905 as the First Presbyterian Church and is now a wedding and event venue, according to Google. But, on Sept. 8, the event was a film shoot for the silent short film, “Seance.

Tecumseh Teacher Resigns After Failing Sobriety Test At School

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
On Sept. 7, 2023, Tecumseh Police Department was called to Cross Timbers Elementary to conduct a sobriety test on Jennifer Davis. According to the press release from Tecumseh Public Schools, it was determined that Davis was “unfit for duty and escorted from the school by police.

Wanette Candidate Filing Begins Monday

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Candidates interested in filing for a four year unexpired term for Trustee or for the position of town clerk for the City of Wanette will need to file a Declaration of Candidacy. The Pottawatomie County Election Board will accept filings beginning at 8 am Monday, Sept.

Students, Parents Ask Bethel To Rethink Dress Code Policies

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Bethel Board of Education meeting was filled with patrons ready to voice concerns about the school’s dress code policies. Ten people signed up to speak during public comments and some offered possible solutions to the problems they perceive with the current dress code.
Victor Cope passes out a publication titled “Civil Rights and the Impact of Native American Names, Symbols and Imagery in School Mascots.” Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Victor Cope passes out a publication titled “Civil Rights and the Impact of Native American Names, Symbols and Imagery in School Mascots.” Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tecumseh Approves Purchase of New Playground Equipment

Julie Talton
Thursday, September 14, 2023
During the meeting held Monday, Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education approved purchasing new playground equipment for Cross Timbers Elementary that includes accessible features to accommodate special needs students.
Shawnee fifth-grade teacher Courtney Bullen accepts the first “Star of the Month” Award from Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt during the Shawnee Board of Education Meeting on Sept. 11. Bullen teaches at Jefferson Elementary. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee fifth-grade teacher Courtney Bullen accepts the first “Star of the Month” Award from Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt during the Shawnee Board of Education Meeting on Sept. 11. Bullen teaches at Jefferson Elementary. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Board Of Education Approves Para Raises

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 14, 2023
After negotiations held last month, all Shawnee Public School paraprofessionals will receive a three percent raise this month, and all special education paraprofessionals will receive a five percent raise. Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt said in his Sept.