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County Gets Update On Canceled Medical Freedom Town Hall

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners discussed bids, transfers, purchases, spring cleanup dates and a budget for a multi-agency building project at the meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.The Commissioners approved a revised resolution for the Education Money sales tax vote.
Pam Vallandingham addressed the board regarding a rezoning request that would allow her and her husband Tim to build a triplex on East Washington. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Pam Vallandingham addressed the board regarding a rezoning request that would allow her and her husband Tim to build a triplex on East Washington. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tecumseh City Council Votes on Rezoning, Budget, and Grants

Julie Talton
Thursday, December 5, 2024
It was a fairly quick meeting for the Tecumseh City Council on Monday, Dec. 2. The most lengthy discussion was regarding a public hearing held to rezone a property located at 521 E. Washington from R-2 (Combined Residential) to R-3 (Multifamily Residential District).
McLoud Public Works employee Shane Wright is recognized as the highlighted employee of the month. Photo provided

McLoud Public Works employee Shane Wright is recognized as the highlighted employee of the month. Photo provided

FFA Donates New Signs To City Of McLoud

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The City of McLoud approved the placement of new signs on four entrances to welcome visitors and residents to McLoud.The signs were built and donated by the McLoud FFA. City Manager Cody Roe said the students built some nice- looking signs in the FFA colors.
Tim and Tammy Carmichael (pictured left) stop for a photo with former owners of Cope’s Country Cafe Melissa and Pat Cope. The Carmichael’s did not want to see the business that Tammy’s family members worked so hard to build close its doors so Tammy decided to embrace the opportunity and continue the family business. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tim and Tammy Carmichael (pictured left) stop for a photo with former owners of Cope’s Country Cafe Melissa and Pat Cope. The Carmichael’s did not want to see the business that Tammy’s family members worked so hard to build close its doors so Tammy decided to embrace the opportunity and continue the family business. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Cope’s Country Cafe Hosts First Subscribers’ Circle, Welcomes New Owner

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Cope’s Country Cafe hosted the first Subscriber’s Circle on Thursday, Nov. 21. There was a great turnout. Attendees enjoyed sampling menu items before placing full orders, marking a successful community event at the cafe.
Jerry, Jaxon and Jacey Kuhn (pictured from left) began preparing the Thanksgiving dressing 19 years ago, when the Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner was started by Suzanne and Randy Gilbert. They have continued this tradition every year since. Photo provided

Jerry, Jaxon and Jacey Kuhn (pictured from left) began preparing the Thanksgiving dressing 19 years ago, when the Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner was started by Suzanne and Randy Gilbert. They have continued this tradition every year since. Photo provided

Thanks Is Giving, A 19-Year Tradition For The Kuhn Family

Julie Talton
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
This is year 19 of the Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner at City Hall.
Kacy Kinsey won the Citizen of the Year Award, presented by Miss Frontier Days Jalee Meyers, during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort on Nov. 21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Kacy Kinsey won the Citizen of the Year Award, presented by Miss Frontier Days Jalee Meyers, during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort on Nov. 21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Kacy Kinsey Named Citizen Of The Year

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Just before the weather turned cold, 158 people celebrated with the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce in the “tropics” for their Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet.Held at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort on Nov.