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Aryana Ferguson leads the Pledge of Allegiance during the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners Monday, Mar. 13. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Aryana Ferguson leads the Pledge of Allegiance during the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners Monday, Mar. 13. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County Approves Roofing Projects For Tecumseh Schools

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey began spring break by attending the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday, Mar. 13. Kinsey presented bids the school had received for roofing projects for Barnard Elementary and Tecumseh Middle School.
This year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy are seated from left to right, Berklee Gossen, North Rock Creek, Morley Griffith, Dale, Maci Flowers, Tecumseh and Madison Bickel, McLoud. Standing left to right are, Jamie Barrick, of The Clinic Pharmacy, Eva Web, Shawnee, Colton Ingersoll, Bethel, Kurstin Kuhlman, Asher, Tyler Denney, Macomb and Gordon Richards, Jr., who helps sponsor the award. Photo by Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

This year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy are seated from left to right, Berklee Gossen, North Rock Creek, Morley Griffith, Dale, Maci Flowers, Tecumseh and Madison Bickel, McLoud. Standing left to right are, Jamie Barrick, of The Clinic Pharmacy, Eva Web, Shawnee, Colton Ingersoll, Bethel, Kurstin Kuhlman, Asher, Tyler Denney, Macomb and Gordon Richards, Jr., who helps sponsor the award. Photo by Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Awards Presented

Mike Mccormick
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Eight young women and men are this year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy. Tim and Jamie Barrick are owners of the pharmacy. This is the 78th year for the award that was originated in 1946 by the late Gordon Richards, Sr.
GCTC American Spirit Team Cleans Up Community Park

GCTC American Spirit Team Cleans Up Community Park

GCTC American Spirit Team Cleans Up Community Park

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Students from Gordon Cooper Technology Center’s SkillsUSA American Spirit team cleaned up the Tot Lot beside the Shawnee Community Center earlier this month. To complete this project, the students met on Feb.
Griffith Wins At Cattlemen’s Congress

Griffith Wins At Cattlemen’s Congress

Griffith Wins At Cattlemen’s Congress

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Dale senior Morley Griffith won Division V Female and Grand Champion Female in the Cattlemen’s Congress National Red Angus Show with her cow, “Bibi,” or MHG Barcelona 107J. Cattlemen’s Congress was held in Oklahoma City, Dec. 31, 2022 to Jan. 14, 2023. Photo provided.

Local 4-H’ers Participate In Leadership And Cultural Event

Lacie Jasper
Thursday, March 9, 2023
A delegation of 30 Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development members and adults representing 18 counties recently participated in a leadership development opportunity in New Mexico. Attending the New Mexico Senior Leadership Retreat from Pottawatomie County were Taylor Marrs and Megyn Alls.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel presents Rep. Dell Kerbs with an Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion Award at the 2023 OKFB Leadership Conference Feb. 21. Photo provided

Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel presents Rep. Dell Kerbs with an Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion Award at the 2023 OKFB Leadership Conference Feb. 21. Photo provided

Kerbs Honored At OKFB Leadership Conference

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Representative Dell Kerbs of Shawnee was recently honored at Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s annual leadership conference Feb. 21 in Oklahoma City.
OBU’s Dr. Bruce Carlton Plans To Retire In May 2023

OBU’s Dr. Bruce Carlton Plans To Retire In May 2023

OBU’s Dr. Bruce Carlton Plans To Retire In May 2023

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Oklahoma Baptist University extends a heartfelt thank you and a deep sense of gratitude to Dr. Bruce Carlton for his service on Bison Hill. Carlton will retire as Director of the Bachelor of Arts in Global Marketplace Engagement and Professor of Cross-Cultural Ministry in May 2023.

Governor Calls For Special Election To Fill Vacancy

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Governor Stitt has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Pottawatomie County Commissioner District 2, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today. The filing period begins Monday, March 13, 2023, at 8 am and ends Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 5 pm.

Voter Registration Deadline Tomorrow For April 4 Election

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 4, 2023 Board of Education General and Municipal General Election , Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today.