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3rd Annual Economic Development Summit

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
SHAWNEE, OK – January 28, 2025 - Shawnee Forward is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Economic Development Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27th, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center. This year’s theme, “We Build.Together.

SNHU announces Dean’s List

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
MANCHESTER, NH (01/14/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.
4-H members Delaney Emerson and Evelyn Franks show their goats in the Tecumseh Livestock Show, on Feb. 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

4-H members Delaney Emerson and Evelyn Franks show their goats in the Tecumseh Livestock Show, on Feb. 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

THS 4-H & FFA Booster Club Host Annual Local Show

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Tecumseh High School 4-H and FFA Booster Club presented their annual Tecumseh Local Livestock Show on Feb. 8. It was judged by Oklahoma Union Agriculture Teacher Cara Comstock, and announced by State Representative Danny Sterling, a former Tecumseh Agriculture Teacher.

Taron reports on visit to Bristow ag program

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
At the Feb. 10 meeting, Dr. Joe Taron addressed the Bethel School Board after a visit to Bristow, OK, touring its agricultural program.Taron said, “I’ve got a few people who will help us if we raise money for this.
Macomb Superintendent Matt Riggs cuts the ribbon for the new Macomb Elementary School playground on Feb. 6. Applauding are, from left, Chris Johnston of Great Plains Kubota in Shawnee; State Representative Danny Sterling; Pottawatomie County Dist. 2 Commissioner Greg Rush; and Julie McCormick of Gordon Cooper Technology Center. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Macomb Superintendent Matt Riggs cuts the ribbon for the new Macomb Elementary School playground on Feb. 6. Applauding are, from left, Chris Johnston of Great Plains Kubota in Shawnee; State Representative Danny Sterling; Pottawatomie County Dist. 2 Commissioner Greg Rush; and Julie McCormick of Gordon Cooper Technology Center. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Macomb cuts ribbon on new playground

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The students in Macomb’s 21st CCLC (Century Community Learning Centers) After School and Summer Program got an extra recess on Feb. 6.The community was invited to help celebrate the grand opening of a new playground at Macomb Elementary School, along with their annual Kindness Dinner.
The Tecumseh School Board meeting room at Cross Timbers Elementary drew a crowd of people wanting to voice their opinion concerning the school mascot Monday, Feb. 13. For over an hour during public comments, board members heard from attendees on both sides of the controversy. This was not an agenda item therefore no vote was taken. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

The Tecumseh School Board meeting room at Cross Timbers Elementary drew a crowd of people wanting to voice their opinion concerning the school mascot Monday, Feb. 13. For over an hour during public comments, board members heard from attendees on both sides of the controversy. This was not an agenda item therefore no vote was taken. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Savage mascot stirs strong opinions

Julie Talton
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Sparked from a Facebook post requesting support from the community for Victor Cope’s monthly board meeting pleas to eliminate the Savage name, the February Tecumseh school board meeting was standing room only.
Sergeant Dennis Raines accepts the 2024 Officer of the Year Award from 2023 Officer of the Year Lt. Jason Crouch, third from left, during the 20th Annual “Celebration of Heroes” Shawnee Police Foundation Awards Banquet on Jan. 31. Raines responded to the scene of a stabbing where he applied compression gauze to two wounds until an ambulance arrived. Raines also received a Life Saving Award. Also shown are SPF Chair Melissa Stuteville, far left, and Deputy Chief John Goss. Abigail Ogle was the emcee.

Sergeant Dennis Raines accepts the 2024 Officer of the Year Award from 2023 Officer of the Year Lt. Jason Crouch, third from left, during the 20th Annual “Celebration of Heroes” Shawnee Police Foundation Awards Banquet on Jan. 31. Raines responded to the scene of a stabbing where he applied compression gauze to two wounds until an ambulance arrived. Raines also received a Life Saving Award. Also shown are SPF Chair Melissa Stuteville, far left, and Deputy Chief John Goss. Abigail Ogle was the emcee.

Sgt. Dennis Raines Named Officer of the Year

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
In September 2024, Sergeant Dennis Raines responded to the scene of a stabbing and found the victim lying in a parking lot with two wounds. Raines applied compression gauze and kept pressure on the wounds while talking with the victim to keep him or her conscious.