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STATE QUESTION ANALYSIS

One question will appear on the March 7, 2023, Special Election Ballot. This initiative petition was placed on the ballot by gathering signatures from citizens. The question is reprinted here as it will appear on the ballot followed by a brief summary.
Pott. County Extension Director Sonya Mc-Daniel introduces the new 4-H Educator Kacie Jasper To The County Commissioners.

Pott. County Extension Director Sonya Mc-Daniel introduces the new 4-H Educator Kacie Jasper To The County Commissioners.

County Commissioners Meet New 4-H Educator

It was a short agenda with mostly housekeeping items at the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday, Feb. 6. The board approved the resignation of Dist. 2 Commissioner Randy Thomas from the Pottawatomie County E911 Trust Authority Board.
Cpl. Tom Williams (third from left) is awarded the 2022 Officer of the Year during the Shawnee Police Foundation Awards Banquest held at The Grand Casino Friday, Jan. 26. Pictured with Williams, from left, Shawnee Police Foundation Chairman Ken Stafford, 2021 Officer of the Year recipient Sgt. Russell Conner, and Shawnee Police Chief Mason Wilson. Photo by Workingman Photo.

Cpl. Tom Williams (third from left) is awarded the 2022 Officer of the Year during the Shawnee Police Foundation Awards Banquest held at The Grand Casino Friday, Jan. 26. Pictured with Williams, from left, Shawnee Police Foundation Chairman Ken Stafford, 2021 Officer of the Year recipient Sgt. Russell Conner, and Shawnee Police Chief Mason Wilson. Photo by Workingman Photo.

Cpl. Tom Williams Awarded 2022 Officer Of The Year

Corporal Tom Williams received the 2022 Officer of the Year Award Jan. 27, during the Shawnee Police Foundation Banquet held at The Grand Casino. Williams began working for the Shawnee Police Department (SPD) five years ago.
Oklahoma State School Boards Association Executive Director Shawn Hime, Ph.D., addresses the Shawnee Board of Education, as Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Dr. Teresa Wilkerson listens, during the meeting on Feb. 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Oklahoma State School Boards Association Executive Director Shawn Hime, Ph.D., addresses the Shawnee Board of Education, as Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Dr. Teresa Wilkerson listens, during the meeting on Feb. 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Approves Agreement With OSSBA, New Phones

Shawn Hime, Ph. D., the Executive Director of Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA), was present at the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on Feb. 6. Hime presented all of the ways the organization can help in the search for a new superintendent.
Tecumseh 4-H members Jessi Peacock and Adalyn Seaton and North Rock Creek FFA member Gus Goodson serve Delinda Curtis rolls and butter during the 34th Annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction on Feb. 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh 4-H members Jessi Peacock and Adalyn Seaton and North Rock Creek FFA member Gus Goodson serve Delinda Curtis rolls and butter during the 34th Annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction on Feb. 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pig Roast And Trophy Auction Raises $47,000

There was a great crowd at the annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction held at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation FireLake Arena on Monday, Feb. 6. Suzanne Gilbert said, “We fed around 550 people!
Tecumseh Chamber Auction Is Going Back To The ‘80s

Tecumseh Chamber Auction Is Going Back To The ‘80s

Tecumseh Chamber Auction Is Going Back To The ‘80s

Get set for a blast from the past at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Annual Auction with a 1980’s theme on Feb. 23 at 5:30 pm. The Chamber’s largest fundraiser will be held at Tecumseh City Hall and will feature Props N’ Pics Photobooth, with a plethora of ‘80s props.
Tim Tebow will be the keynote speaker at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Green and Gold Gala, 7 p.m., March 28, 2023, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

Tim Tebow will be the keynote speaker at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Green and Gold Gala, 7 p.m., March 28, 2023, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

Tickets On Sale To Hear Tim Tebow At Green And Gold Gala

Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick and former professional baseball player, will be the keynote speaker at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Green and Gold Gala, 7 p.m.