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Class of 1971 - All photos provided

Class of 1971 - All photos provided

Earlsboro Alumni hold annual reunion

The annual Earlsboro Alumni Reunion was held Saturday, June 14, 2025 in the Wes Jeske Auditorium. Earlsboro Days, sponsored by the Town of Earlsboro, was held that morning featuring a car show, silent auction, games, vendors and food trucks on Main Street.
State 4-H STEM Innovator Tori Nelms helps Tucker Roberts, 4, of McLoud, to launch the rocket he built during the "Build It: Ready, Set, Blast Off!" Rocket Science Workshop at Shawnee Public Library on June 30. Also shown are fellow Innovator Madison Maddox, center, who is helping Colton Hayes, 5, of Shawnee, and 4-H Educator Kacie Jasper, kneeling, who is taking a picture of Henry Slaybaugh, 8, of Shawnee. The next Build It event is "Zip Line Zoom!" on July 21 at 2 pm.

State 4-H STEM Innovator Tori Nelms helps Tucker Roberts, 4, of McLoud, to launch the rocket he built during the "Build It: Ready, Set, Blast Off!" Rocket Science Workshop at Shawnee Public Library on June 30. Also shown are fellow Innovator Madison Maddox, center, who is helping Colton Hayes, 5, of Shawnee, and 4-H Educator Kacie Jasper, kneeling, who is taking a picture of Henry Slaybaugh, 8, of Shawnee. The next Build It event is "Zip Line Zoom!" on July 21 at 2 pm.

Dave Thomas and Fran Topping are ready to walk the runway to support local non-prots Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Dave Thomas and Fran Topping are ready to walk the runway to support local non-prots Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Rags to Runway event benefits local non-profits

Shawnee has a new event heading downtown in a couple of weeks. July 26, 2025, Vortex Alley Brewery (VAB) will be transformed into a fashion runway fit for the stars… featuring local icons and citizens alike.
Kolton Yeager of Shawnee, right, loops his lasso around the steer's horns as Tyler Fish of Harrah prepares to catch the back feet in Team Roping on the morning of July 7. See more IFYR photos in the B section. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Kolton Yeager of Shawnee, right, loops his lasso around the steer's horns as Tyler Fish of Harrah prepares to catch the back feet in Team Roping on the morning of July 7. See more IFYR photos in the B section. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Commissioners Honor Director Thompson

Pottawatomie County Commissioners recognized Public Safety Center Director Breonna Thompson with a plaque for her leadership and improvements at the county jail during a brief meeting on July 8.
SPS Assistant Principal, Tara Cook

SPS Assistant Principal, Tara Cook

Cook named new Assistant Principal at Shawnee High

Shawnee, OK – July 7, 2025 -Shawnee Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Tara Cook as the new Assistant Principal at Shawnee High School.Tara brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in a variety of educational and leadership positions throughout her career.
David Barrett addressed the board regarding his property that was on the agenda for abatement. He argued that he was in the process of remodeling the home for rental or resale and most of the items in question had been resolved. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

David Barrett addressed the board regarding his property that was on the agenda for abatement. He argued that he was in the process of remodeling the home for rental or resale and most of the items in question had been resolved. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

City Manager confirms water is safe

City Manager Jimmy Stokes assured the council that the city water, although discolored, was “safe to drink. If it wasn’t, we would have issued a boil alert.
Campbell named President of Oklahoma Press Association

Campbell named President of Oklahoma Press Association

Campbell named President of Oklahoma Press Association

Suzie Campbell, publisher of the Countywide & Sun in Tecumseh, officially assumed the role of president of the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) on July 1.OPA members elected Campbell during the association’s annual business meeting, held June 6-7 at the OPA Convention in Shawnee.
Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Barrett, Capps Cut FireLake Casino Ribbon

The Potawatomi Family Reunion Festival had a lot of events happening this past weekend. A major day one attraction was Chairman John "Rocky" Barrett and Vice Chairman, Linda Capps cutting the ribbon for the new FireLake Casino. The casino hosts 450 slot machines, a full-service kitchen and a bar.
Dale Alumni Association President Tim Kunze poses with Jerry Poole Lewis. Lewis is a 1964 graduate of Dale Public Schools. She spent many years serving on the Alumni Association board, helping to keep it running. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Dale Alumni Association President Tim Kunze poses with Jerry Poole Lewis. Lewis is a 1964 graduate of Dale Public Schools. She spent many years serving on the Alumni Association board, helping to keep it running. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Dale Alumni Gather to Celebrate Milestones and Memories

Over 100 people attended the 2025 Dale Alumni Banquet on Saturday, June 28. The Class of 1975 was recognized for its 50-year reunion. Each attendee received a commemorative pin to mark the occasion.