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The 2023 class of Oklahoma Baptist University class of graduating nurses were honored Friday during the Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee. Photo provided

The 2023 class of Oklahoma Baptist University class of graduating nurses were honored Friday during the Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee. Photo provided

OBU Honors Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Oklahoma Baptist University honored its class of graduating nurses during the School of Nursing’s Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony held Friday, May 19. The ceremony was held at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee. Dr.

CPN Owned Bank Gets New Name And New Look

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The last few years brought many changes for First National Bank & Trust Co., including new leadership, acquisition of another bank, and now a complete rebrand of its look along with products and services. Beginning in April 2023, FNB will be known as Sovereign Bank.
Julio Sanchez, back row and second from left, the director, poses with mentors and club kids at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club at Shawnee. Photo provided

Julio Sanchez, back row and second from left, the director, poses with mentors and club kids at The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club at Shawnee. Photo provided

Avedis Awards $77K Grant To Salvation Army Boys And Girls Club

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
On May 23, 2023 the Avedis Foundation announced a $77,731.00 grant to the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Shawnee. The Avedis Foundation is proud to support the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club as they continue to impact young lives.
Petty Officer Third Class Lukasz Baker, Seaman Recruit Kenneth Irwin, and Chief Petty Officer Anna O’Dell salute a flag placed on a veteran’s grave at Tecumseh Cemetery on May 20. There are approximately 1,200 veterans’ graves at the cemetery, which were decorated in preparation for Memorial Day by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets and Training Ship Oklahoma members, according to Sea Cadets Regional Director Donna Snodgrass. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Petty Officer Third Class Lukasz Baker, Seaman Recruit Kenneth Irwin, and Chief Petty Officer Anna O’Dell salute a flag placed on a veteran’s grave at Tecumseh Cemetery on May 20. There are approximately 1,200 veterans’ graves at the cemetery, which were decorated in preparation for Memorial Day by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets and Training Ship Oklahoma members, according to Sea Cadets Regional Director Donna Snodgrass. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Sea Cadets Prepare For Memorial Day

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Dr. Bob Evans, DVM, holds up his retirement cake during a reception at Crossing Hearts Ranch on May 21. Evans founded Tecumseh Veterinary Clinic in 1978. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Dr. Bob Evans, DVM, holds up his retirement cake during a reception at Crossing Hearts Ranch on May 21. Evans founded Tecumseh Veterinary Clinic in 1978. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Vet Clinic Founder Retires After 46 Years

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Dr. Bob Evans, DVM, grew up on a farm in Perkins and helped to work land in Lincoln County. His father was a vocational agriculture teacher, and his mother was a teacher, as well.

From Response To Recovery: Picking Up the Pieces After Tornado

Valerie Scott
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Pottawatomie County has officially transitioned from response to recovery regarding the tornado destruction on April 19. Chad Larman, Pottawatomie County Director of Emergency Management, addressed this at the weekly Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday, May 22.
Tecumseh Police Chief J.R. Kidney speaks during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce monthly TAG meeting, May 11, as Anthony LaGrange and Kimberly Elliott listen. Behind them is a painting of fallen Police Chief Grover Butler, painted by retired detective Charles Spillers. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Police Chief J.R. Kidney speaks during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce monthly TAG meeting, May 11, as Anthony LaGrange and Kimberly Elliott listen. Behind them is a painting of fallen Police Chief Grover Butler, painted by retired detective Charles Spillers. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Chief J.R. Kidney Speaks At T.A.G. Meeting

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 18, 2023
National Police Week began on Sunday, May 14. And to learn more about that and the Tecumseh Police Department, members of the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce met at the police station on May 11 for their monthly Tecumseh Area Guides (TAG) meeting. Tecumseh Police Chief J.R.