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Early Voting Begins Today, Multiple Races Across The County

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Early voting begins today for voters in Pottawatomie County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at the County Election Board. Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary, Patricia Carter, said early voting is open to all voters.
Breaking News - Active Manhunt in progress

Breaking News - Active Manhunt in progress

Active Manhunt In Tecumseh

Suzie Campbell
Friday, March 24, 2023
UPDATE: The suspect is in custody, the victim is in stable condition. Tecumseh Police Chief J.R. Kidney said the shooting happened at about 6:30 pm. He also said he has been advised the victim is in stable condition.
Ciara Vance from Scissortail 4-H is mixing ingredients. Photo provided

Ciara Vance from Scissortail 4-H is mixing ingredients. Photo provided

4-H Food Showdown And My Favorite Food Contest

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
In one component of the 4-H pledge, 4-Hers commit by pledging their health to better living. Health is one of the H’s that comprises the 4-H program.
FIRST UNITED BANK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

FIRST UNITED BANK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Coffee n’ Crafts, in Downtown Shawnee, is the First United Bank Business Spotlight for March. It is owned by Kelsey Hart who said she started the business in 2018 so she could spend more time with her son.

Charges Filed In Death Of David Orr

Mike Mccormick
Thursday, March 23, 2023
A f i r st degree murder charge and two other felonies have been filed in connection with the disappearance of a man who went missing more than two years ago in Pottawatomie County.
Tecumseh seniors Katelyn Fleming and Piper Goodson and Dale senior Morley Griffith were awarded scholarships through the Oklahoma Youth Expo last month. Photo provided.

Tecumseh seniors Katelyn Fleming and Piper Goodson and Dale senior Morley Griffith were awarded scholarships through the Oklahoma Youth Expo last month. Photo provided.

Three County Ag Students Awarded OYE Scholarships

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Three Agriculture students from Pottawatomie County were awarded scholarships in February through the 2023 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). Dale senior Morley Griffith was chosen for the Diamond Hats - Marilyn Harrel Scholarship in the amount of $5,000.
Kids work on mosaics during an art class at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. Photo provided

Kids work on mosaics during an art class at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art. Photo provided

Join the MGMoA For Spring Art Classes And Workshops

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Shawnee, OK – Students arrived at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art last week to begin participating in After School Art classes for the spring semester. “Discovering Mosaics” with Instructor Debra Christian kicked off on Thursday, March 9th with two classes full of different age groups.

To the Citizens of Shawnee and Pottawatomie County

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
RE: RACHAEL MELOT Please understand that this “letter” to the good people of Shawnee and Pottawatomie County is not meant, in the slightest, to contribute to the controversy that has arisen between Shawnee Forward (many of whom I know and respect personally) and our dear friend, and former...
Tecumseh Historical Society Board Officers Arthenia Haney, Jane Fleming and Jan Parker pose on the Carters' Victorian couch at the Tecumseh museum. They and others have put in many hours of work on the museum buildings and curating donations, and they hope that more people will volunteer. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Historical Society Board Officers Arthenia Haney, Jane Fleming and Jan Parker pose on the Carters' Victorian couch at the Tecumseh museum. They and others have put in many hours of work on the museum buildings and curating donations, and they hope that more people will volunteer. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Historical Society Preserves Town’s Historic Treasures

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Tecumseh Historical Society (THS), is a small non-profit organization, but they are determined to preserve and pass on the town’s historic treasures.