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House Of Hope Receives Domestic Violence Prevention Funds

Mary Leaver,
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department The Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope received a $200,000 federal grant to help raise community awareness about domestic violence. It was one of only five programs in Oklahoma to receive the U.S. Indian Health Service funds.
Tecumseh seniors Jocelyn Phelps, seated far left, and Marli Williams, seated far right, signed a letter of intent for livestock judging at Northern Oklahoma College on Jan. 20. FFA Advisor and agriculture teacher Dodge Nichols said this is the first livestock judging signing in the 10 years he has been at Tecumseh High School. Also shown, seated center, is Northern Oklahoma Livestock Judging Coach and Professor Jennifer Bedwell and, standing, the THS FFA Livestock Judging Team. Countywide & Sun/Natasha D

Tecumseh seniors Jocelyn Phelps, seated far left, and Marli Williams, seated far right, signed a letter of intent for livestock judging at Northern Oklahoma College on Jan. 20. FFA Advisor and agriculture teacher Dodge Nichols said this is the first livestock judging signing in the 10 years he has been at Tecumseh High School. Also shown, seated center, is Northern Oklahoma Livestock Judging Coach and Professor Jennifer Bedwell and, standing, the THS FFA Livestock Judging Team. Countywide & Sun/Natasha D

Two Tecumseh FFA Members Sign with NOC For Livestock Judging

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Tecumseh seniors Jocelyn Phelps, seated far left, and Marli Williams, seated far right, signed a letter of intent for livestock judging at Northern Oklahoma College on Jan. 20.
Friday evening, Jan. 20, 2023, folks from all over Tecumseh felt or heard the explosion. A house on Washington Street, just east of 4th Street was a total loss. The fire also claimed the life of a resident of the home. Photo courtesty of Augustus White

Friday evening, Jan. 20, 2023, folks from all over Tecumseh felt or heard the explosion. A house on Washington Street, just east of 4th Street was a total loss. The fire also claimed the life of a resident of the home. Photo courtesty of Augustus White

Tecumseh House Fire Tragically Claims A Life

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 26, 2023
A loud explosion, a fully engulfed house fire, a fatality, and ashes falling from the sky across town was the scene in Tecumseh just after 5 pm Friday, Jan. 20. The scene on Washington Street, just east of 4th Street in Tecumseh was contained to one residence.
Shawnee Superintendent Dr. April Grace speaks with the Shawnee Board of Education, including April Stobbe and Kristen Wilson, during the Special Session on Jan. 21. The meeting was to discuss how to begin the hiring process for a new superintendent, since Grace will step down on June 30. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Superintendent Dr. April Grace speaks with the Shawnee Board of Education, including April Stobbe and Kristen Wilson, during the Special Session on Jan. 21. The meeting was to discuss how to begin the hiring process for a new superintendent, since Grace will step down on June 30. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Holds Special Session To Review Hiring Options

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Since Shawnee Superintendent Dr. April Grace is stepping down on June 30, the rush is on to find a new superintendent. So, the Shawnee Board of Education met in a special session at 9 am, Jan. 21, to decide on how they would proceed.
Jackie Climer, Adalynn Grace Climer and Scherry Climer talk about their adoption journey. Photo provided

Jackie Climer, Adalynn Grace Climer and Scherry Climer talk about their adoption journey. Photo provided

Family Enjoying Milestones With Newly Adopted Child

Mary Leaver,
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Since April of 2022, Adalynn Grace Climer has been enjoying new experiences. She is thriving in school as she masters math and tackles reading. This past December, she could not wait for Christmas and her first meeting with Santa Claus.
Glover Named VP Of University Culture At OBU

Glover Named VP Of University Culture At OBU

Glover Named VP Of University Culture At OBU

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Oklahoma Baptist University recently announced the appointment of Beverly J. Glover as vice president of university culture. Glover has served as interim vice president for the past two years. She is the university’s first African-American to serve on the executive cabinet.
Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation (right) and Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation (left) present a check for a $12,000 grant to Amber Shelton, Regional Director Junior Achievement of Oklahoma. Photo provided

Kathy Laster, Ph.D. President & CEO Avedis Foundation (right) and Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation (left) present a check for a $12,000 grant to Amber Shelton, Regional Director Junior Achievement of Oklahoma. Photo provided

Avedis Awards $12K Grant To Junior Achievement

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Junior Achievement’s proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people.

Voter Registration Deadline Jan. 20

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Friday, January 20, 2023, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 14, 2023 Board of Education Primary for Prague and Harrah , Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today.
OBU Music Artist Series Welcomes Polyphonist Quartet

OBU Music Artist Series Welcomes Polyphonist Quartet

OBU Music Artist Series Welcomes Polyphonist Quartet

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
OBU will host the Polyphonists in concert Friday, Jan. 27, at 7:30 p.m. They will perform in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium as part of the Division of Music 2022-2023 Artist Series.