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Pottawatomie County Commissioners proclaim May 4-10 Small Business Week. Pictured from left are Uncommon Threads owner Theresa Cody, Shawnee Forward President and CEO Crystal Romanyszyn, Dist. 2 Commissioner Greg Rush, Dist. 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis, and Dist. 3 Commissioner Abby Thompson. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

Pottawatomie County Commissioners proclaim May 4-10 Small Business Week. Pictured from left are Uncommon Threads owner Theresa Cody, Shawnee Forward President and CEO Crystal Romanyszyn, Dist. 2 Commissioner Greg Rush, Dist. 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis, and Dist. 3 Commissioner Abby Thompson. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

County declares flood emergency

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Pottawatomie County Commissioners declared an emergency proclamation on May 6 in response to ongoing flooding, mirroring a similar state-level declaration.The county’s proclamation was forwarded to state officials as Gov.
Lisa Lempges serves drinks during the First Annual McLoud Historical Society Tea Party, held at the museum on May 3. About 22 people and five historical society members attended. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Lisa Lempges serves drinks during the First Annual McLoud Historical Society Tea Party, held at the museum on May 3. About 22 people and five historical society members attended. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

McLoud Historical Society Holds First Annual Tea Party

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 8, 2025
McLoud Historical Society member Gemini Eason has two teenage sons. Were that not a fact, the First Annual McLoud Historical Society Tea Party may not have happened.“I just wanted to try something different,” said Eason. “And … yes, mainly because I don’t get to do the frilly (dresses).

Community Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Thursday, 8th Shawnee Lions Club - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) PCDA - 4:30 pm, 17508 Bethel Road Masons - 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge.Pott Co GOP - 7 pm, Pottawatomie County Museum, 207 N Minnesota, Shawnee Legion Karaoke - 6 pm, Pot Luck.
J Cooper discussed possible action on raising the the Tecumseh Cemetery Fee Schedule as recommended by the Tecumseh Cemetery Board with the council Monday night. Cooper assured the board that the new rates were still below the average and that the increase was overdue. The increases were approved. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

J Cooper discussed possible action on raising the the Tecumseh Cemetery Fee Schedule as recommended by the Tecumseh Cemetery Board with the council Monday night. Cooper assured the board that the new rates were still below the average and that the increase was overdue. The increases were approved. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

City Council Approves Repairs and Fee Increases

Adelaide Lack Tecumseh High School Intern
Thursday, May 8, 2025
At this month’s Tecumseh City Council meeting, the council entered into an executive session to discuss Pottawatomie County Case No. CV2024-99.
Shawnee Public Schools Director of Library Services and Middle School Librarian Cherity Pennington pauses for a photo in the United Arab Emirates. Pennington was invited to speak at the first ALA Sharjah School Librarians Conference in April. Photo courtesy of Cherity Pennington

Shawnee Public Schools Director of Library Services and Middle School Librarian Cherity Pennington pauses for a photo in the United Arab Emirates. Pennington was invited to speak at the first ALA Sharjah School Librarians Conference in April. Photo courtesy of Cherity Pennington

Pennington Represents SPS in United Arab Emirates

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
It was the first conference of its kind and the first time Cherity Pennington got to travel internationally.
Superintendent Robert Kinsey welcomed the honorees and guests at the annual Tecumseh Public School’s Teacher Award Luncheon on April 23. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Superintendent Robert Kinsey welcomed the honorees and guests at the annual Tecumseh Public School’s Teacher Award Luncheon on April 23. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Teachers' Luncheon Names Durham, Presidents Award Recipients

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce, School Board and Alumni Association honored the 2024-45 Lola C. Durham and Presidents Award Winners at their annual luncheon. The teachers were nominated by their peers but the final selection was up to the school board.

Don't miss the 2nd Annual Showcase of Homes

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Shawnee, OK – April 21, 2025 – The Shawnee Home Builders Association (SHBA) invites the community to experience the 2nd Annual Showcase of Homes, a two-day event spotlighting beautifully crafted homes across the Shawnee area.