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December 2022

December 2022

December 2022

Almeda Dyer, age 91, serves Jean Cutting, left, and Claudia Rice during the 17th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 24. Nearly 1,000 meals were served. Also shown is Dr.
January 2022

January 2022

January 2022

Bethel teacher Kerry Ingersoll directs one of her kindergarten students on Jan. 6. Ingersoll is one of 12 nominees for Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2022. She has been teaching for 16 years and feels strongly about helping her students deal with the trauma in their lives.
Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive

Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive

Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive

The first-ever Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive was a huge success. Receiving 751 toys, the department was able to distribute gifts to 162.
The patrons of the Tribbey Senior Center collected donations of hats and gloves (or monetary donations) that ended Dec. 2. On Wednesday, Dec. 14 the items were presented to the Wanette School administration with a pair of gloves going to each student in the district. Photo provided

The patrons of the Tribbey Senior Center collected donations of hats and gloves (or monetary donations) that ended Dec. 2. On Wednesday, Dec. 14 the items were presented to the Wanette School administration with a pair of gloves going to each student in the district. Photo provided

Emergency Warming Stations Open Today

Shawnee’s Emergency Warming Station is set to open today, (Thursday, Dec. 22) at 11 am, and will remain open through Sunday, Dec. 25 at 9 am. The City of Shawnee has partnered again this year with C3 Church, 329 N.
Dear Santa............

Dear Santa............

Dear Santa............

Miss Shatto’s Class, Tecumseh Early Childhood Center Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Mr. Potato Head! Love, Brec Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like makeup and a doll! Love, Caroline Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a giant shark toy that has a remote control!
BancFirst presented a check to the McLoud Historical Society in support of fundraising efforts to further the mission of the museum. Pictured above (from left) are Dean Hill Brenda Hill, Christina Smiley, Jacob Sestak, James Metcalf, Bruce Ferrell, Casey Bell, Sylvia Metcalf, and Don Kuhn. Photo provided

BancFirst presented a check to the McLoud Historical Society in support of fundraising efforts to further the mission of the museum. Pictured above (from left) are Dean Hill Brenda Hill, Christina Smiley, Jacob Sestak, James Metcalf, Bruce Ferrell, Casey Bell, Sylvia Metcalf, and Don Kuhn. Photo provided

Last Chance To Request Absentee Ballots For Jan. 10 Election

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2022.
Dear Santa

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

Ms. Steward’s Class, Tecumseh Early Childhood Center Dear Santa, I want a remote-control race car for Christmas. Love, Xavier Dear Santa, I want a super web shooter that flies across the house. I love you Santa!