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As the band House Special plays, Genesis Robbins, 2, and Zoe Robbins, 8, both of Tecumseh, dance with Rita Yarbrough of Shawnee and Jerry Yarbrough of Sparks during the Mingle on Main Street Block Party on June 8. The Yarbroughs invited the girls to dance with them at the corner of Broadway and Washington in Tecumseh. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

As the band House Special plays, Genesis Robbins, 2, and Zoe Robbins, 8, both of Tecumseh, dance with Rita Yarbrough of Shawnee and Jerry Yarbrough of Sparks during the Mingle on Main Street Block Party on June 8. The Yarbroughs invited the girls to dance with them at the corner of Broadway and Washington in Tecumseh. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh’s Mingle On Main Draws A Big Crowd

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Third Annual Mingle on Main Street Block Party brought a crowd to downtown Tecumseh on the evening of June 8. There was live music from two bands: House Special and the Stars Band, a free petting zoo and inflatables, more than 100 vendor booths, food trucks and a dunk tank.

High School Sports, It Is A Year-Round Committment

Danny Chambers
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Most people don’t realize that high school coaching, high school football, or any sport really, is a year round endeavor. Long gone are the days where coaches could take the summer off and pick up again once school begins for the fall semester.

SSM Health St. Anthony Launches Partnership With Birthly

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee is pleased to announce a partnership with Birthly to offer discounted access to virtual childbirth education classes, allowing patients to access valuable educational resources in the comfort of their own homes.
Alexis, trainer at Extreme Animals, lets folks pet the baby Fennec Fox at Slick Humphrey Park for Tecumseh’s Public Library’s Summer Reading Program on Thursday, June 8. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Alexis, trainer at Extreme Animals, lets folks pet the baby Fennec Fox at Slick Humphrey Park for Tecumseh’s Public Library’s Summer Reading Program on Thursday, June 8. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Tecumseh Library Hosts Extreme Animals At The Park

Valerie Scott
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Slick Humphrey Park was buzzing with excitement as visitors gathered to see the Extreme Animals on Thursday, June 8. Parents and kids gathered under the shade of the pavilion. So many were in attendance that folks were sitting in lawn chairs brought from home. “Over 230 people came out today.

Bethel Board Works Through Tedious Agenda

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Contracts, insurance, memberships and staff changes, hires, and resignations filled a long agenda for the Bethel Public Schools Board of Education, Monday, June 12. Before, the board got into the contracts and personnel discussions, Superintendent Dr.

Tecumseh Approves Plan To Fill Vacant Seat

Ryan Ackerman
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Tecumseh Public Schools Board approved a plan to fill the vacant seat during its meeting held Monday, June 12. The Board has until its July 10 regular meeting to fill seat number 2 which is open after the tragic death of Board President Shawn Fleming.
The designated “class clown” Gayla Casey, left, makes YMCA Health and Wellness Director LaDawn Hladik laugh with her stories during the Livestrong Program’s first graduation ceremony, held at First United Bank in Shawnee on June 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The designated “class clown” Gayla Casey, left, makes YMCA Health and Wellness Director LaDawn Hladik laugh with her stories during the Livestrong Program’s first graduation ceremony, held at First United Bank in Shawnee on June 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Livestrong Program Graduates Form Strong Bonds

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The six women honored at First United Bank’s Harrison branch in Shawnee on June 8 were already strong. They had all survived breast cancer, and one is still fighting. But together, they have formed bonds of friendship no one can break, making them stronger.
Kaitlyn Love, long time helper of the Summer Reading Challenge, creates custom comic book buttons for kids at Slick Humphrey Park, hosted by the Tecumseh Public Library. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Kaitlyn Love, long time helper of the Summer Reading Challenge, creates custom comic book buttons for kids at Slick Humphrey Park, hosted by the Tecumseh Public Library. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Summer Reading Program Kicks Off At The Park

Valerie Scott
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Tecumseh Public Library has officially started its Summer Reading Challenge. The kick-off was held at Slick Humphrey Park on Thursday, June 1. Tinker Federal Credit Union sponsored free snow cones to those who signed up for the reading challenge.

Debris Removal Ends Soon

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The City of Shawnee wishes to thank residents for their patience during the clean up process of the April 19 tornado. Also, a thank you for placing debris on the curb for pick-up. It is now time to prepare for the last day of debris removal from the curb.
Jennifer Francis, owner of a liquor store and dispensary in Pink, speaks on town rumors regarding a disabled county commissioner during the public comments section at the weekly Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners, June 5. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Jennifer Francis, owner of a liquor store and dispensary in Pink, speaks on town rumors regarding a disabled county commissioner during the public comments section at the weekly Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners, June 5. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

County Offices Submit Annual Budget Requests

Valerie Scott
Thursday, June 8, 2023
All state and federal inspections have been completed at the Pottawatomie County Jail. Breonna Thompson, the Executive Director at the county jail, introduced this during the weekly Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday, June 5.