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Tecumseh seniors Lane Steward and Austin Ramsey signed letters of intent on Feb. 25 for livestock judging at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami. They are shown with NEO Livestock Judging Coach Mattie Haynes, center, THS Livestock Judging Coach Corey Pell and FFA Advisor Dodge Nichols. Pell said they have only had two other students to sign for livestock judging two years ago. "They have certainly put in the work to do it," said Pell of Steward and Ramsey. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh seniors Lane Steward and Austin Ramsey signed letters of intent on Feb. 25 for livestock judging at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami. They are shown with NEO Livestock Judging Coach Mattie Haynes, center, THS Livestock Judging Coach Corey Pell and FFA Advisor Dodge Nichols. Pell said they have only had two other students to sign for livestock judging two years ago. "They have certainly put in the work to do it," said Pell of Steward and Ramsey. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Steward, Ramsey sign with NEO for livestock judging

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland recently attended the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico. Photo provided

Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland recently attended the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico. Photo provided

Tecumseh Teen Participates In 4-H Leadership Conference

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland of Tecumseh recently returned from the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico.But it turned out to be a completely different trip from what was planned.“This year’s trip had 34 Oklahoma delegates and four adult chaperones.

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News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Thursday, 27thSHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) MCLOUD CITY COUNCIL - 6 pm, City Hall LEGION KARAOKE - 7 pm -9 pm, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.Friday, 28thCOMMUNITY DINNER — 6-8 pm, Revive Free Will Baptist Church, 121 N.
SHS Principal Named 2025 School Administrator Award Winner

SHS Principal Named 2025 School Administrator Award Winner

SHS Principal Named 2025 School Administrator Award Winner

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Matt Johnson, Principal at Shawnee High School, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Oklahoma School Library (OKSL) School Administrator Award.
Taycie Baker- Bethel 4-H. Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer. Photo courtesy of Delia Crawford

Taycie Baker- Bethel 4-H. Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer. Photo courtesy of Delia Crawford

Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Results

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 27, 2025
This year’s Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show (PCJLS) Premium Auction raised approximately $300,000 “with all monies going to the exhibitors,” said Suzanne Gilbert.The below freezing temps throughout the week did not stop kids from across the county from entering the show ring.
Dayton Forsythe (front, center, black jacket) is joined by OU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser and members of the OU team, Saturday, Feb. 22. During halftime of the Dale districts game, Forsythe was honored with the retirement of his number. See the story and additional photos on page B1. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dayton Forsythe (front, center, black jacket) is joined by OU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser and members of the OU team, Saturday, Feb. 22. During halftime of the Dale districts game, Forsythe was honored with the retirement of his number. See the story and additional photos on page B1. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dayton Forsythe's Dale Number Retired

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Did you know a gathering of turkeys is called a rafter? This rafter of toms was recently shared with us. We also received a photo of hundreds of hens in the same vicinity. Turkey season doesn’t start until Apr. 16. Countywide & Sun/Patti Poteete

Did you know a gathering of turkeys is called a rafter? This rafter of toms was recently shared with us. We also received a photo of hundreds of hens in the same vicinity. Turkey season doesn’t start until Apr. 16. Countywide & Sun/Patti Poteete

A Rafter of Turkeys

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025