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Avedis Foundation hosts local clergy appreciation dinner

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The foundation’s annual Clergy Appreciation event featured a keynote address by Dr. Mark Dance.(Shawnee, OK) — Avedis Foundation welcomed local clergy and their guests for the Foundation’s annual Clergy Appreciation event on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Students and instructors of the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Aviation program check out the recently purchased Bell TH-57 helicopter. Photo provided by GCTC

Students and instructors of the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Aviation program check out the recently purchased Bell TH-57 helicopter. Photo provided by GCTC

GCTC acquires Bell Helicopter from Federal Surplus

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Gordon Cooper Technology Center has acquired a Bell TH-57 helicopter through the Federal Surplus Program, facilitated by Barry Bornemann of OMES/Federal Surplus.
McLoud Mayor Daniel McClure presents Mayoral Citation to McLoud High School Student Eric Brown. Photo courtesy of Monica Poindexter

McLoud Mayor Daniel McClure presents Mayoral Citation to McLoud High School Student Eric Brown. Photo courtesy of Monica Poindexter

McLoud Police Department Highlighted at Meeting

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The McLoud Police Department took center stage at the Feb. 27 meeting of the McLoud City Council. McLoud Police Chief Kyle Webb was presented with the small agency accreditation certificate.
Tyler Harrison and Mrs. Debbie show off their Howl Heart Awards. Photo provided by SPS

Tyler Harrison and Mrs. Debbie show off their Howl Heart Awards. Photo provided by SPS

Kind words, helping hands recognized by students

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Shawnee, OK — February 12, 2025 — At Sequoyah Elementary, the impact of a helping hand, a kind word, or a steady presence is being recognized in a special way.
Faith Sly, from Athletico, demonstrates a physical therapy technique called “cupping,” on Tecumseh High School Student Intern, Laycee Thoma, during the carreer fair held at Tecumseh High School on Feb. 25. Adelaide Lack, Intern, Countywide & Sun

Faith Sly, from Athletico, demonstrates a physical therapy technique called “cupping,” on Tecumseh High School Student Intern, Laycee Thoma, during the carreer fair held at Tecumseh High School on Feb. 25. Adelaide Lack, Intern, Countywide & Sun

THS hosts annual Career Fair

Adelaide Lack Intern, Tecumseh High School
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
On Feb., 25 Tecumseh High School conducted their annual “Career Fair” for the Junior class. Professionals from varying careers spoke to the Class of 2026 about personal experiences in multiple career fields.
Code Enforcement Officer, James Smith, discusses safety concerns of a property on the agenda to be demolished. By Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Code Enforcement Officer, James Smith, discusses safety concerns of a property on the agenda to be demolished. By Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

House Set For Demolition

Adelaide Lack Intern, Tecumseh High School
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
During the regular monthly Tecumseh City Council meeting on Mar. 3, the Tecumseh City Council approved the demolition of the home located at 110 North 11th Street.Code Enforcement Officer James Smith said the house has been vacant for over five years, and the owners are deceased.
Dale Superintendent Will Jones opens the presentation regarding the recent implementation of the Centegix Crisis Alert system. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Dale Superintendent Will Jones opens the presentation regarding the recent implementation of the Centegix Crisis Alert system. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Dale, first to launch Centegix

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
It is the first school in Oklahoma to implement the Centegix Crisis Alert System. The system does not rely on the internet, but it does provide staff and administration the ability to instantly request help when needed.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Thursday, 6th Shawnee Lions Club – every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) Eastern Star — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. Spinning Spools Quilt Guild – 7 pm, Senior Center at 400 N. Bell. Legion Karaoke – 6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm -9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.
Shawnee third-grader Ben Wilson recites and performs the motions to the Horace Mann Elementary Mission Statement, with the help of Principal Christi Lovelady, during the March 3 Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education meeting. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee third-grader Ben Wilson recites and performs the motions to the Horace Mann Elementary Mission Statement, with the help of Principal Christi Lovelady, during the March 3 Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education meeting. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

SPS Teachers of the Year Introduced

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Site Teachers of the Year were recognized at the Mar. 3 Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education meeting.