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TPS Board Approves Raises

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education approved a $1.50 per hour raise for support employees and a teacher salary increase to take effect beginning at the 2023-2024 school year.
With no sirens or flashing lights and led by the Shawnee PD Tactical Team, investigators and officers turn onto Turtle Bay Rd to execute a search warrant. Drug parapharnalia and controlled dangerous substances were found at the residence.

With no sirens or flashing lights and led by the Shawnee PD Tactical Team, investigators and officers turn onto Turtle Bay Rd to execute a search warrant. Drug parapharnalia and controlled dangerous substances were found at the residence.

Multiple Drug Arrests Made

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, July 13, 2023
On June 8, 2023, the Shawnee Police Department was cleaning up a neighborhood issue in the Eckle Road and Turtle Bay area of Shawnee Twin Lakes.
Pharmacist Jathan Coburn uses a Script Pro robot to dispense medications at the new temporary Eric’s Pharmacy location, 4151 N. Harrison in Shawnee, on June 29. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Pharmacist Jathan Coburn uses a Script Pro robot to dispense medications at the new temporary Eric’s Pharmacy location, 4151 N. Harrison in Shawnee, on June 29. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Pharmacists Join Forces To Help Eric’s Pharmacy

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Eric’s Pharmacy is open for business - just not where they were before the April 19 tornadoes. Following six weeks of remodeling by contractors, a former Automax at 4151 N. Harrison in Shawnee was transformed into their new pharmacy.

Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Thursday 6th EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. The SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center at 401 N Bell. The July program will be a “Strip Tease” exchange. All persons who might be interested in learning the art of piecing or quilting quilts are welcomed.
Sheila Gay

Sheila Gay

Oklahoma Press Association Elects 2023-2024 Officers

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Sheila Gay, publisher of the Woodward News, took office as president of the Oklahoma Press Association July 1. Gay was elected by OPA members during the annual business meeting at the June 9-10 OPA Convention in Shawnee. She succeeds Zonelle Rainbolt as president and will serve a one-year term.
Abby Thompson, 12; Sarah Thompson; Ken Thompson; and Cora Thompson, 4, all of Tecumseh, look over a 1958 BMW Isetta 300, owned by Philip Farmer for the last 25 years. The Isetta won “Most Unusual” in the 36th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show, held at Boy Scout Park on June 24. The event attracted more than 200 vehicles. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Abby Thompson, 12; Sarah Thompson; Ken Thompson; and Cora Thompson, 4, all of Tecumseh, look over a 1958 BMW Isetta 300, owned by Philip Farmer for the last 25 years. The Isetta won “Most Unusual” in the 36th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show, held at Boy Scout Park on June 24. The event attracted more than 200 vehicles. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Over 200 Vehicles Enter 36th Annual Knights Car Show

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
More than 200 vehicles filled Bristow Boy Scout Park in Shawnee on June 24 for the 36th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show.
Kickapoo Casino Fireworks Show

Kickapoo Casino Fireworks Show

Kickapoo Casino Fireworks Kick Off July 4 Displays

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The sky over Kickapoo Casino in Shawnee is filled with exploding fireworks for the finale on July 2. Kickapoo Casino's show was the first fireworks show in the area, followed by FireLake Casino on July 3 and The Grand Casino on July 4. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Epic Sno Cones owner David Henry, right, holds his sleeping granddaughter, Safiya Henry, 9 months, and eats a Mississippi Squirrel snow cone, as he talks with Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett on July 3. Shawnee’s oldest snow cone stand, at 722 S. Beard, was set to have their grand re-opening that day, but the electricity went off. They will announce when the event will be rescheduled.

Epic Sno Cones owner David Henry, right, holds his sleeping granddaughter, Safiya Henry, 9 months, and eats a Mississippi Squirrel snow cone, as he talks with Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett on July 3. Shawnee’s oldest snow cone stand, at 722 S. Beard, was set to have their grand re-opening that day, but the electricity went off. They will announce when the event will be rescheduled.

More Than Snow Cones: 71-Year-Old Business Brings Community Together

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 6, 2023
There are many things that kids look forward to in the summer, and one of them is snow cones. And, while Shawnee and the surrounding area have many snow cone stands, there is one that has stood the test of time. The little white, wood-frame building with the square sliding window at 722 S.