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Members of Life.Church add their story to the 10 year4 timeline wall during the anniversary celebration. Photo provided

Members of Life.Church add their story to the 10 year4 timeline wall during the anniversary celebration. Photo provided

Life.Church Shawnee Celebrates 10 Years of Community Impact

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. (April 22, 2025)—Life. Church Shawnee will celebrate 10 years of serving the community during its church services on Sunday, May 4.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Thursday, 15th Shawnee Lions Club every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) Poetry Reading - 7 pm, The Lunchbox, 217 E Main. Doors open at 6 pm for ordering drinks and desserts.Legion Karaoke - 6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm -9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.
Board President, Iva Bingham swears in Stephen Kingham to fill the last open (Ward 4) seat at the May Tecumseh School Board meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Board President, Iva Bingham swears in Stephen Kingham to fill the last open (Ward 4) seat at the May Tecumseh School Board meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh School Board fills seat

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
After convening into an executive session, members of the Tecumseh School Board voted to fill Seat Four with a familiar face. Stephen Kingham submitted his letter of interest to re-fill the seat he occupied from June of 2024 to March 2025 and sat in the audience pending his appointment.
Last year’s recipient of the Alan Haddock Community Citizenship Award was Bob Weaver (left) is pictured with Sue Winteringer and Steven Choate. Weaver, a life-long Shawnee resident was recognized in 2024 for his lifelong dedication to Scouting and the Shawnee community. Photo provided

Last year’s recipient of the Alan Haddock Community Citizenship Award was Bob Weaver (left) is pictured with Sue Winteringer and Steven Choate. Weaver, a life-long Shawnee resident was recognized in 2024 for his lifelong dedication to Scouting and the Shawnee community. Photo provided

Jim Smith to be Honored with 2025 Alan Haddock Community Citizenship Award

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Shawnee, OK – Scouting America and the Canadian Valley District are proud to announce that the late Jim Smith will be honored with the 2025 Alan Haddock Community Citizenship Award for his outstanding contributions to Scouting and the Shawnee community.
New Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Jason James presents flowers to Interim Superintendent Dr. Teresa Wilkerson following the May 5 Board of Education meeting. James said they were "mistakenly delivered to his office." Wilkerson is retiring this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

New Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Jason James presents flowers to Interim Superintendent Dr. Teresa Wilkerson following the May 5 Board of Education meeting. James said they were "mistakenly delivered to his office." Wilkerson is retiring this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

SPS says goodbye to five retirees including Wilkerson, Canty

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The end of each school year brings changes and new opportunities for those in education.At Shawnee Public Schools, the Board of Education and all in attendance said goodbye to Assistant Superintendent/ Interim Superintendent Dr.

Election day reminders and tips

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, for the Special South Rock Creek Proposition Election. Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary, Patricia Carter, offers these important tips to voters— especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.
Oklahoma Baptist University’s 2025 nursing graduates were honored Friday during the Pinning and Lamp-Lighting Ceremony at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee. Photo provided by OBU

Oklahoma Baptist University’s 2025 nursing graduates were honored Friday during the Pinning and Lamp-Lighting Ceremony at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee. Photo provided by OBU

OBU Honors Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Oklahoma Baptist University honored its class of graduating nurses during the School of Nursing’s Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony held Friday, May 2, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee.Dr. Stephanie Parker, chair of the OBU School of Nursing, welcomed the graduates and guests to the ceremony.
Cynda Clary, associate dean for academic programs and Jayson Lusk, dean for the Ferguson College of Agriculture, present Elle Scott with a scholarship Photo provided by OSU

Cynda Clary, associate dean for academic programs and Jayson Lusk, dean for the Ferguson College of Agriculture, present Elle Scott with a scholarship Photo provided by OSU

Pottawatomie County students awarded OSU scholarships

Sophia Fahleson
Thursday, May 8, 2025
STILLWATER, Okla. – Several Pottawatomie County students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-2026 academic year.