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Pictured from left with several members of the Salvation Army Red Shield Youth: Center Tracy Meeuwsen, Senior Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation, Capt. Thomas Marion; The Salvation Army of Shawnee; Lauren Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Avedis Foundation; Rebecca Courtney, Program Coordinator Red Shield Youth Center; Julio Sanchez, Executive Director Red Shield Youth Center; Capt. Leanna Marion, The Salvation Army of Shawnee; Mark Finley, Board Member Avedis Foundation. Photo Provided

Pictured from left with several members of the Salvation Army Red Shield Youth: Center Tracy Meeuwsen, Senior Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation, Capt. Thomas Marion; The Salvation Army of Shawnee; Lauren Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Avedis Foundation; Rebecca Courtney, Program Coordinator Red Shield Youth Center; Julio Sanchez, Executive Director Red Shield Youth Center; Capt. Leanna Marion, The Salvation Army of Shawnee; Mark Finley, Board Member Avedis Foundation. Photo Provided

Salvation Army Receives Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Avedis Foundation is proud to announce a grant of $158,133 to The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Club of Shawnee in support of its impactful after-school and summer programming for local youth.
Dr. Jason James, Shawnee Superintendent, far right, wraps up his report to the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education at their regular meeting on Aug. 4. Shown, from left, are Turner Bass, Russ Oliver, President Clif Harden, Jeanne Swinney, Mandy Hillhouse and Kristen Wilson. The Board meets on the first Monday of each month (except in July). Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Dr. Jason James, Shawnee Superintendent, far right, wraps up his report to the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education at their regular meeting on Aug. 4. Shown, from left, are Turner Bass, Russ Oliver, President Clif Harden, Jeanne Swinney, Mandy Hillhouse and Kristen Wilson. The Board meets on the first Monday of each month (except in July). Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee Schools to use Yondr bags

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
In June, the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education approved the SPS Personal Electronic Device Policy after Oklahoma Senate Bill 139 was passed and went into effect on July 1. It prohibits use of all personal electronic devices from the first bell of the school day until the dismissal bell.
Police Chief JR Kidney delivers quarterly report to the Tecumseh City Council. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Police Chief JR Kidney delivers quarterly report to the Tecumseh City Council. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh residents, mark your calendars

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Several dates were set for events at the Aug. 4 Tecumseh City Council meeting Monday evening.Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce was granted use of Slick Humphrey Park for a Party in the Park on Sept. 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Council agreed again to waive the garage sale permit fees for Sept.
Pictured from left, OKCPhil Executive Director Brent Hart, Education and Community Engagement Director Shannon Lockwood, and the President of the Orchestra League Rachael Geiger, address the Board of County Commissioners regarding a Christmas concert to be held in Pottawatomie County. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Pictured from left, OKCPhil Executive Director Brent Hart, Education and Community Engagement Director Shannon Lockwood, and the President of the Orchestra League Rachael Geiger, address the Board of County Commissioners regarding a Christmas concert to be held in Pottawatomie County. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

OKC Philharmonic Plans Local Concert

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Plans are in the works for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic (OKCPhil) to hold a Christmas concert in Pottawatomie County.
Leland Melvin and his dogs for his official NASA portrait. (Credit: NASA)

Leland Melvin and his dogs for his official NASA portrait. (Credit: NASA)

Leland Melvin at the Tecumseh Public Library

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Pioneer Library System is thrilled to announce engineer and former astronaut Leland Melvin as the 2025 keynote speaker for the annual Spark a Change series.
This summer, 89 OBU students and 19 employees served on Global Outreach (GO) Trips in countries across six continents—meeting physical needs, sharing the gospel, and building lasting relationships with people from all walks of life. Photo Provided

This summer, 89 OBU students and 19 employees served on Global Outreach (GO) Trips in countries across six continents—meeting physical needs, sharing the gospel, and building lasting relationships with people from all walks of life. Photo Provided

OBU Impacts Lives Near and Far in Summer 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
While the temperature and humidity rise in the summer, Oklahoma Baptist University’s push to “live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ” never weakens, on and off Bison Hill.
Emcee Jamelle Payne poses with Rags 2 Runway Event coordinator, Fran Topping. Payne got the pleasure of being fashioned by Topping for the evening. Topping was fashioned by co-planner, Dave Thomas.

Emcee Jamelle Payne poses with Rags 2 Runway Event coordinator, Fran Topping. Payne got the pleasure of being fashioned by Topping for the evening. Topping was fashioned by co-planner, Dave Thomas.

Rags 2 Runway Raises $1350 for House of Hope

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Rags 2 Runway was an event thought up by Vortex Alley co-owner, David Thomas. Knowing he had a great idea and a location to host, he sought out help from Fran Topping. Topping is no stranger to event coordination and was happy to jump in for the causes.