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County Reviews ARPA Funding With New Maud Mayor

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The new Mayor of Maud, Jimmy Porterfield, appeared before the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 5, to discuss the ARPA funds approved in January for a new water tower for the town. Mayor Porterfield said the cost of a new tower is estimated to be $1.
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News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Thursday 7th POTT. COUNTY FREE FAIR - 9 am - 8 pm Check out the scheduled events on page B8 EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD - 7 pm, Senior Center at 400 N. Bell.
Tecumseh Public Schools and Tecumseh High School Administrators walk with students in the Frontier Days Parade in 2022. File photo

Tecumseh Public Schools and Tecumseh High School Administrators walk with students in the Frontier Days Parade in 2022. File photo

Frontier Days To Add Art Show, Basketball Tournament

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Tecumseh’s Frontier Days festival will be a walk down memory lane this year, with its theme “Remember When.” And the first thing to remember is the date. The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce event will happen on Sat., Sept. 30, in hopes there will be fewer scheduling conflicts.

Voter Registration Event Scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
A voter registration event sponsored by the Pottawatomie County Election Board is scheduled for September 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2023. The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 7th, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 8th, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Election Day Reminders, McLoud School Propositions On The Ballot

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, for the Mcloud School Propositions Special Election. Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary, Patricia Carter, offers these important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.
Tecumseh City Councilman John Collier agrees with Conditional Use Permit (CUP) changes. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tecumseh City Councilman John Collier agrees with Conditional Use Permit (CUP) changes. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Grant Search Underway For Tennis Court Replacement

Julie Talton
Thursday, September 7, 2023
During the Tecumseh City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6, there was a lengthy discussion regarding the tennis courts in Slick Humphrey Park. The city requested permission from the council to search for grants to assist in replacing the current courts that are in terrible condition.
This shopping cart holds all the possessions of someone living on the streets in Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

This shopping cart holds all the possessions of someone living on the streets in Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Currently Homeless, But Shawnee Is My City Too

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 7, 2023
“I’m a citizen of Shawnee,” said Frank. “This is my city as well.” Frank is one of the unhoused in Shawnee. He said he moved to Shawnee when he was two and grew up around Fairview Cemetery, “right next door to Kid Space. I know this town pretty well.
Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt reviews topics for discussion during the Community Listening Forum held Monday, Aug. 28 at the Shawnee Public Library. Approximately 40 people attended the first of three scheduled forums. However, the school plans to schedule additional ones throughout the year. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt reviews topics for discussion during the Community Listening Forum held Monday, Aug. 28 at the Shawnee Public Library. Approximately 40 people attended the first of three scheduled forums. However, the school plans to schedule additional ones throughout the year. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

SPS Opens Communication Through Listening Forums

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 31, 2023
On August 28th, the Shawnee Public Schools initiated their Listening Forums at the Shawnee Public Library. During the event, Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt expressed that their goal was to listen to the concerns of the attendees and find ways to enhance their school district’s services. Dr.