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Pink Town Council Disbands Zoning Committee

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The public has spoken, and the Town Council of Pink listened. After a heated Pink Zoning Board Special Meeting on May 8, in which 25 citizens voiced their opposition to the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Draft, the Town Council of Pink set a special meeting on May 15 to discuss disbanding it.
The Tecumseh High School Tennis Team and THS Student Council both raised money to donate to the Boys and Girls Club of Tecumseh and Shawnee. Shown here are members of the tennis team and student council with Julio Sanchez representing the Boys and Girls Club. Photo provided.

The Tecumseh High School Tennis Team and THS Student Council both raised money to donate to the Boys and Girls Club of Tecumseh and Shawnee. Shown here are members of the tennis team and student council with Julio Sanchez representing the Boys and Girls Club. Photo provided.

Tecumseh Students Donate to Boys & Girls Club

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Former Vietnam POW Danny Glenn, originally of Shawnee, and his sisters, Kay and Jane, look over a bronze plaque which was dedicated to him at the Paul and Ann Milburn Center on May 4. His fellow 1957 Shawnee graduate, Walter Coffey started the ball rolling on the plaque six years ago. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Former Vietnam POW Danny Glenn, originally of Shawnee, and his sisters, Kay and Jane, look over a bronze plaque which was dedicated to him at the Paul and Ann Milburn Center on May 4. His fellow 1957 Shawnee graduate, Walter Coffey started the ball rolling on the plaque six years ago. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Vietnam POW Honored With Bronze Plaque

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 11, 2023
U.S. Navy Pilot Commander Danny Glenn was flying an A-4C Skyhawk over North Vietnam when he went across a clearing in the overcast clouds. It was the 135th mission of his second cruise when he was hit three times by anti-aircraft artillery.

Services Available To Military

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Pottawatomie County Election Board offers special services to military and overseas voters along with their spouses and dependents, making it easier for them to vote. All eligible applicants must complete a Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) in order to access benefits.
Barnard Elementary Robotics team, the LEGO Savages was honored by the Tecumseh School Board for their outstanding achievements at the FIRST Robotics League World Festival held in Houston, Tx. The team won the Coding Award. Countywide & Sun/Ryan Ackerman

Barnard Elementary Robotics team, the LEGO Savages was honored by the Tecumseh School Board for their outstanding achievements at the FIRST Robotics League World Festival held in Houston, Tx. The team won the Coding Award. Countywide & Sun/Ryan Ackerman

Tecumseh School Board Honors Elementary Robotics Team

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Barnard Elementary Robotics team, the LEGO Savages, was honored during the meeting of the Tecumseh School Board. Robotics sponsor Mardesia (Finch) Johnson presented about their recent trip to Houston, TX, for the FIRST Robotics League World Festival, where the team won the Coding Award.
Joseph Armenta gripped the metal handle of the glass entry to Farmers Insurance on the corner of Federal and Kickapoo, while the April 19 tornado continued its path of destruction in Shawnee. Photo provided by Armento.

Joseph Armenta gripped the metal handle of the glass entry to Farmers Insurance on the corner of Federal and Kickapoo, while the April 19 tornado continued its path of destruction in Shawnee. Photo provided by Armento.

The Hand Of God Covered Him As The Tornado Passed

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Joseph Armenta was walking the 2.4 miles from his second day of training at Homeland (on Independence) to his home when he was caught in the path of the April 19 tornado. Armenta said, “It was my second day of training. I had just bought a car from auction.
Brian Nave Joins Sovereign Bank

Brian Nave Joins Sovereign Bank

Brian Nave Joins Sovereign Bank

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Sovereign Bank welcomes Brian Nave as Senior Vice President, Regional Market President. Nave brings to Sovereign Bank more than 20 years of banking experience. He has prior experience in commercial lending, bank management and information technology. “We are thrilled to have Brian join the team.

Morris Still Banned From City Meetings, Court Friday

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Editors note: The following contains excerpts from court papers filed by the City of Shawnee (First Amended Petition, filed Apr. 26 and Supplemental Brief filed Apr. 27) and Rob Morris (Defendant Morris’ Opposition To Motion For A Temporary Restraining Order filed on May 1).
Pink Mayor Lisa Van Liew said she didn’t want all of the restrictive rules in the Pink Zoning Ordinace Draft during the Pink Zoning Board’s Special Meeting on May 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pink Mayor Lisa Van Liew said she didn’t want all of the restrictive rules in the Pink Zoning Ordinace Draft during the Pink Zoning Board’s Special Meeting on May 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pink Zoning Board Special Meeting Draws Huge Turnout

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 11, 2023
It was way beyond standing room only at the Pink Senior Citizen’s Center on the evening of May 8. There were hundreds of people inside and outside the building many of them angry or confused Pink citizens - attending the Zoning Board Special Meeting.