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Justin Wood Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma Senate

Justin Wood Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma Senate

Justin Wood Announces Candidacy for Oklahoma Senate

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
SHAWNEE, OK — Former State Representative and Sac and Fox Nation Chief Justin Wood, a Republican, is officially running for Oklahoma Senate District 17, and he’s bringing a legacy of bold, effective leadership back to the Capitol.
Shelby Smith feeds hay into a 1922 McCormick-Deering separator, as Dylan Smith and Ricky Hostetter oversee operations during the 26th Annual Farming Heritage Festival, held at Shawnee Feed Center on June 20-21. John Marlow said they had trouble finding wheat to separate this year due to wet conditions. The separator, made in Canada, was brought to the festival by the Silver City Antique Tractor Club in Tuttle. This year, the event doubled as the Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association National Show.

Shelby Smith feeds hay into a 1922 McCormick-Deering separator, as Dylan Smith and Ricky Hostetter oversee operations during the 26th Annual Farming Heritage Festival, held at Shawnee Feed Center on June 20-21. John Marlow said they had trouble finding wheat to separate this year due to wet conditions. The separator, made in Canada, was brought to the festival by the Silver City Antique Tractor Club in Tuttle. This year, the event doubled as the Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association National Show.

Farming Festival was EDGE&TA National Show this year

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 26, 2025
This was the 26th year for the Farming Heritage Festival, held at Shawnee Feed Center on June 20-21, but it was the first year for it to be an Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association (EDGE&TA) National Show.
Educational Coalition Welcomes New Member

Educational Coalition Welcomes New Member

Educational Coalition Welcomes New Member

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Shawnee Educational Coalition welcomed a new member during a luncheon hosted by Seminole State College at the Enoch Kelly Haney Center on June 16. Dr.
Adeline Tushka

Adeline Tushka

Top Grads of the 2025 McLoud Redskins

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Valdictorian Adeline Tushka is the daughter of David and Leigh Tushka. She has attended McLoud Public Schools since Kindergarten and graduated with a 4.16 (weighted) GPA.
Aaliyah Coffman receives her diploma from her father, North Rock Creek Board of Education Member Brian Blansett, during graduation on May 22. NRC High School graduated 112 seniors. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Aaliyah Coffman receives her diploma from her father, North Rock Creek Board of Education Member Brian Blansett, during graduation on May 22. NRC High School graduated 112 seniors. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Class of 2025 Shines Bright

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
We celebrate the North Rock Creek High School Class of 2025 with great pride and admiration.This remarkable group of students holds a special place in our school’s history. The class of 2025 were freshmen when NRC had its first graduating class, and now the fourth class to graduate.
Maddox Caldwell shakes hands with Dale Board of Education Clerk Ronnie Newton during the Dale High School graduation at FireLake Arena on May 22. DHS graduated 46 seniors this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Maddox Caldwell shakes hands with Dale Board of Education Clerk Ronnie Newton during the Dale High School graduation at FireLake Arena on May 22. DHS graduated 46 seniors this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Dale’s Class of 2025 Balances Books, Ballfields, and Big Dreams

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Poplyn Robinson Poplyn Robinson is the daughter of Rod and Allison Robinson. She has attended Dale since Pre-K. She has a GPA of 4.19. Poplyn is an AP Scholar, Blue Ribbon Scholar, National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program Class Vice President and Valedictorian.