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Representative Stephanie Bice and Senator James Lankford hosted a Commemorative Survivor Tree Dedication Ceremony on the United States Capitol Grounds, Apr. 7, 2025 in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. Pictured from left are Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Josh Brecheen, Sen. Lankford, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, and Rep. Bice. Photo provided by the office of Rep. Bice

Representative Stephanie Bice and Senator James Lankford hosted a Commemorative Survivor Tree Dedication Ceremony on the United States Capitol Grounds, Apr. 7, 2025 in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. Pictured from left are Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Josh Brecheen, Sen. Lankford, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, and Rep. Bice. Photo provided by the office of Rep. Bice

Rep. Bice & Senator Lankford Host Oklahoma Commemorative Survivor Tree Dedication

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Washington, D.C. - On Monday, Apr. 7, Representative Bice and Senator Lankford hosted a Commemorative Survivor Tree Dedication Ceremony on the United States Capitol Grounds.
Casey White was recently elected to Ward 7 of the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education. He was sworn in during the April 7 meeting. White replaces Bobby Canty who will be honored at the May 5 meeting at 6 pm. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Casey White was recently elected to Ward 7 of the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education. He was sworn in during the April 7 meeting. White replaces Bobby Canty who will be honored at the May 5 meeting at 6 pm. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee School Board Welcomes White, Plans Canty Celebration

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
There was a new face on the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education and the absence of a long-time public servant during the regular meeting on April 7.Casey White was elected in the April 1 election to fill the Ward 7 seat, and was sworn in by Board President Clif Harden.

Celebrate National Library Week

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties, April 2025 – What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.
Grove School eighth-graders Emma Knight, Conner Vorndran and Daniel Bowlan watch over and control their robot, Sapphira, during the Oklahoma Regionals FIRST Robotics Competition, held at FireLake Arena on April 5. They are members of the new community robotics team called Blue Phoenix, which is housed at OBU and led by Lori Farris, a teacher at Grove. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Grove School eighth-graders Emma Knight, Conner Vorndran and Daniel Bowlan watch over and control their robot, Sapphira, during the Oklahoma Regionals FIRST Robotics Competition, held at FireLake Arena on April 5. They are members of the new community robotics team called Blue Phoenix, which is housed at OBU and led by Lori Farris, a teacher at Grove. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Blue Phoenix Rises to take on High School Robotics Competition, Sprockets on Winning Alliance

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Forty-eight teams competed in the Oklahoma Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition, which was held at Fire-Lake Arena, April 2-5.Most of those teams (33) were from Oklahoma. Others traveled from Colorado, Missouri and Arkansas.

Request Absentee Ballots Now

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Voters in Pottawatomie County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the May 13, 2025, South Rock Creek Proposition Special Election should apply now.Absentee ballots are available to any registered voter, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested.
Shannon Tiger and Harriet Byers are serving once again as co-chairs for the Relay for Life of Pottawatomie County, which will be held on April 26 from 1-4 pm at the Shawnee Early Childhood Center. The theme will be 'Happy Birthday,' as Relay for Life turns 40 years old. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shannon Tiger and Harriet Byers are serving once again as co-chairs for the Relay for Life of Pottawatomie County, which will be held on April 26 from 1-4 pm at the Shawnee Early Childhood Center. The theme will be 'Happy Birthday,' as Relay for Life turns 40 years old. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Relay for Life Celebrates 40th Birthday April 26

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Relay for Life of Pottawatomie County is inviting you to their 40th birthday party on April 26, 1-4 pm, at Shawnee Early Childhood Center (SECC).
Ward 4 City Commissioner, John Collier, addressed his fellow council members at April's meeting. He equated his concern for lack of willing citizens to replace aging Tecumseh Council Members, with the drought crisis facing the town 20 years ago that allowed for citizens to walk across Tecumseh Lake. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Ward 4 City Commissioner, John Collier, addressed his fellow council members at April's meeting. He equated his concern for lack of willing citizens to replace aging Tecumseh Council Members, with the drought crisis facing the town 20 years ago that allowed for citizens to walk across Tecumseh Lake. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Collier stresses urgency for youth involvement

Adelaide Lack Tecumseh High School Intern
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
During public comments, John Collier, council member for Ward 4, made his way to the podium. This was so he could look at his fellow council members “eyeball to eyeball.” Collier said, “We have an urgency with filling those chairs up there.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Thursday, 10th Shawnee Lions Club – every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall)  PCDA, 17508 Bethel Road — 4:30 pm Masons, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge - 7:30 pm Pott County GOP – 7 pm, Pottawatomie County Museum, 207 N Minnesota, Shawnee Legion Karaoke – 6 pm, Pot Luck.