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Suzie Reece, with the Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, speaks about the dairy industry, cows and dairy foods, as Dixie the 3-year-old Jersey fills up a jar with her milk. West Washington Street was partially blocked off for the Tecumseh Public Library program on June 26. Cups and coloring books were provided. After the program, attendees could enjoy free Peachwave Yogurt, paid for by Tecumseh Friends of the Library and Tinker Federal Credit Union. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Suzie Reece, with the Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, speaks about the dairy industry, cows and dairy foods, as Dixie the 3-year-old Jersey fills up a jar with her milk. West Washington Street was partially blocked off for the Tecumseh Public Library program on June 26. Cups and coloring books were provided. After the program, attendees could enjoy free Peachwave Yogurt, paid for by Tecumseh Friends of the Library and Tinker Federal Credit Union. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Hiland Dairy Mobile Classroom visits Shawnee, Tecumseh, and McLoud

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Shawnee, OK – June 24, 2025 — Students attending Shawnee Public Schools’ Wolfpack Adventure Summer STEM program were treated to an unforgettable learning experience this June, thanks to a special visit from the Hiland Dairy Mobile Classroom.
Wes Culwell, his son Bill Fleming, and Fleming's wife, Tammy Nelson, all of Asher own these three vehicles. Culwell owns 'Blue Eyed Mary,' a 1954 Ford F-100. Fleming owns the 1926 Rat Rod, made from various parts found on his father's farm. Nelson has the 1967 Plymouth GTX. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Wes Culwell, his son Bill Fleming, and Fleming's wife, Tammy Nelson, all of Asher own these three vehicles. Culwell owns 'Blue Eyed Mary,' a 1954 Ford F-100. Fleming owns the 1926 Rat Rod, made from various parts found on his father's farm. Nelson has the 1967 Plymouth GTX. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Knights Car Show draws over 200 entries

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Nestled among the trees at Boy Scout Park in Shawnee, there were 203 vehicles and 11 club members’ vehicles in the 38th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show on June 28.

Shawnee Approves Land Use Agreement with YMCA

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Shawnee, Oklahoma, June 25, 2025 – During the June 23, 2025, Special Call meeting, the Shawnee City Commission unanimously approved a commercial non-aeronautical land use agreement with the Young Men’s Christian Association of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Inc.
McLoud Fire Chief Josh Jenkins is concerned about equipment after the loss of one of the fire trucks. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

McLoud Fire Chief Josh Jenkins is concerned about equipment after the loss of one of the fire trucks. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

McLoud Addresses Fire Equipment Concerns

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The McLoud City Council, led by acting chair Councilman Doug Vanscovoc in the absence of Mayor McClure and Councilman Phil Solinger, heard urgent concerns from Fire Chief Josh Jenkins about the city’s fire equipment during its June 26 meeting.
SSM Health Saints Heart Cardiologists Isma Javed, MD, and Troy Norred, MD are surrounded by hospital administrators and Cardiac Cath Lab staff as they prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Cath Lab. Photo provided

SSM Health Saints Heart Cardiologists Isma Javed, MD, and Troy Norred, MD are surrounded by hospital administrators and Cardiac Cath Lab staff as they prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Cath Lab. Photo provided

SSM Health Saints Heart Opens Second Cardiac Cath Lab in Shawnee

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Americans, and SSM Health Saints Heart in Shawnee is dedicated to providing the care needed to lower those numbers in area residents. This week, they celebrated the upcoming opening of SSM Health St.
Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason James poses a question about his smart watch while speaking on the new "bell-to-bell no personal wireless electronic device" policy during the SPS Board of Education meeting on June 30. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason James poses a question about his smart watch while speaking on the new "bell-to-bell no personal wireless electronic device" policy during the SPS Board of Education meeting on June 30. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee Board of Education gets ball rolling on Tennis Center

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
A guaranteed maximum price of $2,231,949.63 was approved by the Shawnee Board of Education on June 30 for Wynn Construction Co., Inc. to build the Paul Duffield Tennis Center.“We’re really excited that it came in, I think about $300,000 ...
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Joseph Craven

SPS welcomes new band leadership team

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Shawnee, OK – June 22, 2025 — Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph Craven as Band Director and Desireé Whiteman as Assistant Band Director.
During the Dunbar Heights Community Group Juneteenth Celebration, 'An Evening of Legacy & Light,' Anice Young speaks and sings about growing up in the Dunbar Heights neighborhood on June 17 at the Shawnee Communtiy Center. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

During the Dunbar Heights Community Group Juneteenth Celebration, 'An Evening of Legacy & Light,' Anice Young speaks and sings about growing up in the Dunbar Heights neighborhood on June 17 at the Shawnee Communtiy Center. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee's Juneteenth Celebration Highlights Community and History

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Dunbar Heights Community Group (DHCG) celebrated Juneteenth early on June 17 at the Shawnee Community Center. The event was called “Juneteenth 2025: Evening of Legacy & Light,” with a theme of “The Rhythm of Freedom: Our Story, Our Strength, Our Celebration.