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Joshua Ruiz and Carson Hutchcraft, two Sequoyah Elementary third-grade students, tell about the song “You’re a Grand Old Flag” before singing it at the Jan. 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. They were led by Music Teacher Jana Stelzer. In recognition of Sequoyah Elementary, Principal Kim Paxson introduced fourth-grader Reece Turner who led the flag salute. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Joshua Ruiz and Carson Hutchcraft, two Sequoyah Elementary third-grade students, tell about the song “You’re a Grand Old Flag” before singing it at the Jan. 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. They were led by Music Teacher Jana Stelzer. In recognition of Sequoyah Elementary, Principal Kim Paxson introduced fourth-grader Reece Turner who led the flag salute. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Grace, Walker Announce Retirement At School Board Meeting

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Two familiar faces will be absent from the Shawnee Board of Education meetings after this school year. Both Superintendent Dr. April Grace and Office 1 Board Member Larry Walker announced their resignations during the Jan. 9 meeting.
The County Commission Board holds its first meeting in the new Pottawatomie County Commissioner Board Room located in the new County Administration Building, Jan 3, 2023. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

The County Commission Board holds its first meeting in the new Pottawatomie County Commissioner Board Room located in the new County Administration Building, Jan 3, 2023. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County Approves Contract With CACCO

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The County Commissioners approved a $203,752.06 Contract For Services agreement with the Child Advocacy Center of Central Oklahoma (CACCO) Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Dale Public Schools Superintendent Will Jones accepts a $6,500 check from Pottawatomie County Facilities Authority Chairman of the Trust Leonard Taron and Vice-Chairman Tom Wilsie on Dec. 14. Dale plans to use the funds for a new phone system. Photo provided by Matt Stephens.

Dale Public Schools Superintendent Will Jones accepts a $6,500 check from Pottawatomie County Facilities Authority Chairman of the Trust Leonard Taron and Vice-Chairman Tom Wilsie on Dec. 14. Dale plans to use the funds for a new phone system. Photo provided by Matt Stephens.

Pottawatomie County Facilities Authority Gives Seven Donations for School Projects

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Dale Public Schools Superintendent Will Jones accepts a $6,500 check from Pottawatomie County Facilities Authority Chairman of the Trust Leonard Taron and Vice-Chairman Tom Wilsie on Dec. 14. Dale plans to use the funds for a new phone system. Photo provided by Matt Stephens. On Dec.
Judge McDaniels Swears In County Officers

Judge McDaniels Swears In County Officers

Judge McDaniels Swears In County Officers

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Judge Tracy McDaniels (left) swears in County Commissioners Melissa Dennis, Dist. 1, Abby Thompson, Dist. 3, and County Assessor Leona Satterfield Tuesday, Jan. 3. Photo provided
Dist. 26 Oklahoma State Rep. Dell Kerbs was sworn into office for another term Tuesday, Jan. 3. Photo provided

Dist. 26 Oklahoma State Rep. Dell Kerbs was sworn into office for another term Tuesday, Jan. 3. Photo provided

OK Freewheel Is Coming To Tecumseh

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The City of Tecumseh and the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce will host the OK Freewheel 2023 event, held in the Slick Humphrey Park on Tuesday, June 13, and Wednesday, June 14. The event is projected to host over 350 bikers in Tecumseh.

Election Day Reminders And Voting Tips

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, for the City of Shawnee Special Election. Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary, Patricia Carter, offers these important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.
Kim Rawls poses with Arvest Community Bank President Brian Nave during her retirement reception on Dec. 30. Rawls worked for the bank for 43 years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Kim Rawls poses with Arvest Community Bank President Brian Nave during her retirement reception on Dec. 30. Rawls worked for the bank for 43 years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Rawls Retires After 43 Years

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, January 5, 2023
On May 21, 1979, Kim Rawls began her job at American National Bank, in Shawnee, as a personal loan clerk temp. Through the years, her title changed to commercial loan secretary, consumer lender, and finally, to mortgage loan officer. And, in 1998, the bank changed to Arvest.