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“Boxcar Baby” Ivy Winter talks with Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens during her 95th birthday party, held at the Pottawatomie County Historical Society Museum on Dec. 12. Winter was born on a boxcar in Shawnee on Dec. 14, 1929. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

“Boxcar Baby” Ivy Winter talks with Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens during her 95th birthday party, held at the Pottawatomie County Historical Society Museum on Dec. 12. Winter was born on a boxcar in Shawnee on Dec. 14, 1929. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

“Boxcar Baby” Ivy Winter Celebrates 95th Birthday

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 19, 2024
In 1929, it was not unusual for babies to be born at home.But it was unusual for babies to be born on a railroad boxcar.However, for the family of Frank and Lorena Winter, a boxcar was their home for a while. F.
The Board of County Commissioners presented the Medal of Valor Deputy Gary Knoles of the Pott County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Dec. 12. Knoles was shot seven times when dispatched to a possible domestic violence call on Oct. 29, 2021. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

The Board of County Commissioners presented the Medal of Valor Deputy Gary Knoles of the Pott County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Dec. 12. Knoles was shot seven times when dispatched to a possible domestic violence call on Oct. 29, 2021. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County Presents Valor Award To Deputy Knoles

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners held a couple of interesting meetings over the past week.
Hazel Mack of Shawnee; Kathryn Ashmore of Bethel; Prestynn Neely of Shawnee; and Peyton Neely of Shawnee each won a trophy at the Our Diamond Miss Christmas Pageant, held at Will Rogers Elementary School on Dec. 7. In their age division, Mack won Fashion Queen; Ashmore took Most Photogenic; Prestynn Neely won Most Beautiful; and Peyton Neely got Division Supreme. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Hazel Mack of Shawnee; Kathryn Ashmore of Bethel; Prestynn Neely of Shawnee; and Peyton Neely of Shawnee each won a trophy at the Our Diamond Miss Christmas Pageant, held at Will Rogers Elementary School on Dec. 7. In their age division, Mack won Fashion Queen; Ashmore took Most Photogenic; Prestynn Neely won Most Beautiful; and Peyton Neely got Division Supreme. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Locals Do Well In Christmas Pageant

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Robert Collins, Interdepartmental Potawatomi Language Lead for the Cultural Heritage Center, develops and implements language-learning curricula for the Child Development Centers, online college courses and community classes. Photo provided by CPN

Robert Collins, Interdepartmental Potawatomi Language Lead for the Cultural Heritage Center, develops and implements language-learning curricula for the Child Development Centers, online college courses and community classes. Photo provided by CPN

Collins Speaks On Learning The Potawatomie Language

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
By TINA BRIDENSTINE,CITIZEN POTAWATOMI NATION PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT Robert Collins, Citizen Potawatomi Nat ion employee and member of the Delonais family and Thunder Clan, grew up hearing common Bodwéwadmimwen words such as bozho (hello) or migwéch (thank you).

McLoud City Council Makes Changes To Engineering Contracts

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Project missed deadlines were the main topic of conversation at the special meeting of the McLoud City Council on Thursday, Dec. 5.Mayor Daniel Mc-Clure opened the discussion regarding projects that have been delayed due to missed deadlines from the current engineering group, Parkhill Engineering.
Millie Mullings, age one, is not happy sitting on the Grinch's lap, even with the support of her siblings, Kate Mullings, 3, and Koe Mullings, 5, at Grinchmas in Tecumseh on Dec. 5. Free pictures with the Grinch were offered by the Tecumseh Public Library in the City of Tecumseh Chambers, while Selfies with Santa were available on the auditorium stage. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Millie Mullings, age one, is not happy sitting on the Grinch's lap, even with the support of her siblings, Kate Mullings, 3, and Koe Mullings, 5, at Grinchmas in Tecumseh on Dec. 5. Free pictures with the Grinch were offered by the Tecumseh Public Library in the City of Tecumseh Chambers, while Selfies with Santa were available on the auditorium stage. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

More Than 1,500 Attend Grinchmas Parade And Whoville

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 12, 2024
After skipping the parade and marching band contest last year due to severe weather, the Third Annual Grinchmas event returned with a parade and marching band contest - sort of.
Deadline for Bows of Love Tree Donations is Dec. 17

Deadline for Bows of Love Tree Donations is Dec. 17

Deadline for Bows of Love Tree Donations is Dec. 17

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Tecumseh Police Officers Association Bows of Love Tree continues to grow every Christmas.According to the Countywide & Sun article last year, it had 107 children and 39 families in need of presents. This year, that number has grown to 158 children and 52 families.
Justin Wood, the Tecumseh Public Schools Director of Community Engagement, poses with his father, Freeland Wood, who is the Pottawatomie County Sheriff Elect. F. Wood was a police officer for the City of Shawnee, Shawnee High School and North Rock Creek for 36 and a half years before winning the Sheriff’s election this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Justin Wood, the Tecumseh Public Schools Director of Community Engagement, poses with his father, Freeland Wood, who is the Pottawatomie County Sheriff Elect. F. Wood was a police officer for the City of Shawnee, Shawnee High School and North Rock Creek for 36 and a half years before winning the Sheriff’s election this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wood Hopes To Continue Making A Difference As The New Sheriff

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 12, 2024
On Jan. 6, 2025, there will be a new sheriff in Pottawatomie County.But Freeland Wood is no stranger - especially not to Shawnee. Wood has been in law enforcement for 36-and-a-half years, and he enjoys building positive relationships.