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Town of Bethel Acres Honors Volunteer FireFighters

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
During the monthly meeting held Apr. 7, 2025, the Town of Bethel Acres honored members of its volunteer fire department for their actions to protect the town and its residents during the wind and firestorm of Friday, Mar. 14.
Landon Sutton lifts his son, Greyson, 3, both of Pink, to see inside a 1952 Chevrolet Rat Rod owned by Monty Prince and his son, Denver Prince, both of Bethel. The Princes also own Red Dirt Metalworks and fabricated parts for the vehicle. They worked on it for about 5 or 6 years, and this was their first car show to present it. Also shown is Richard Rozelle who was enjoying the Bethel Band Boosters Car Show with his great nephew and great-great nephew on April 12. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Landon Sutton lifts his son, Greyson, 3, both of Pink, to see inside a 1952 Chevrolet Rat Rod owned by Monty Prince and his son, Denver Prince, both of Bethel. The Princes also own Red Dirt Metalworks and fabricated parts for the vehicle. They worked on it for about 5 or 6 years, and this was their first car show to present it. Also shown is Richard Rozelle who was enjoying the Bethel Band Boosters Car Show with his great nephew and great-great nephew on April 12. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Bethel Car Show attracts 153 vehicles

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Ninth Annual Bethel Band Boosters Car Show reached new heights this year.The Bethel High School Jazz Band performed that morning. They had a successful season, with Superior ratings at the SWOSU Jazz Festival. The Car Show is a fundraiser for the school band program.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Thursday, 17th Shawnee Lions Club - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) Poetry Reading - 7pm, The Lunchbox, 217 E Main. Doors open at 6 pm for ordering drinks and desserts.Legion Karaoke - 6pm, Pot Luck. 7pm -9pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.
Tony Foreman serves as a District Attorney Investigator and is on the Multidisciplinary Team at the Child Advocacy Center for Pottawatomie and Lincoln counties. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tony Foreman serves as a District Attorney Investigator and is on the Multidisciplinary Team at the Child Advocacy Center for Pottawatomie and Lincoln counties. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

What evil tries to break he protects

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Tony Foreman never wanted to go into child abuse investigation - not because he didn’t want to protect children, but because he didn’t know how he would control his temper while listening to the alleged perpetrators.“ My captain said, ‘Tony, take a deep breath.
Flight Medic Brittney Little, left, and Jerica Sasse help Jett Sasse, 6, of Edmond, down from the Air EVAC Lifeteam EC130 helicopter, out of Seminole, during the Touch A Truck and Beyond event, held at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival Grounds on April 12. There was also a helicopter from the Air & Marine Operations US Customs & Border Protection at the event.

Flight Medic Brittney Little, left, and Jerica Sasse help Jett Sasse, 6, of Edmond, down from the Air EVAC Lifeteam EC130 helicopter, out of Seminole, during the Touch A Truck and Beyond event, held at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival Grounds on April 12. There was also a helicopter from the Air & Marine Operations US Customs & Border Protection at the event.

Touch A Truck & Beyond continues to grow

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Daniel Shaughnessy discuss the upcoming student field trips to the municipal buildings. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

Daniel Shaughnessy discuss the upcoming student field trips to the municipal buildings. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

County Approves Vehicle Purchases

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Pottawatomie County Commission approved several expenditures and initiatives during its April 15, 2025, meeting. This included a $62,260 purchase of a 2025 Chevy Tahoe for Dist. 3 to replace an outdated vehicle, as stated by Commissioner Abby Thompson.The commiss i o n greenlit $54,795.
Tecumseh Historical Society member Arthenia Haney, dressed as Kate Barnard, rings a school bell amidst the display about Barnard and the elementary school named after her on April 11. Haney will be playing Barnard again for the Tecumseh Museum's 30th Anniversary Open House on April 19 from 10 am to 2 pm. Prints of the Tecumseh Centennial painting by Barbara Hertz will also be in a silent auction that day. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh Historical Society member Arthenia Haney, dressed as Kate Barnard, rings a school bell amidst the display about Barnard and the elementary school named after her on April 11. Haney will be playing Barnard again for the Tecumseh Museum's 30th Anniversary Open House on April 19 from 10 am to 2 pm. Prints of the Tecumseh Centennial painting by Barbara Hertz will also be in a silent auction that day. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh Museum to host 30th anniversary open house

Contributed By Arthenia Haney
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Tecumseh Historical Society will host an open house at the Tecumseh Museum on Sat., April 19, from 10 am to 2 pm to celebrate its organization, opening and incorporation 30 years ago.