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Patrick Koch, VFW Commander

Patrick Koch, VFW Commander

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What the 250th USA Anniversary Means to Me

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Patrick Koch, VFW Commander:“As America celebrates its 250 years of freedom, let’s not forget the veterans who came before us, who gave so much for this freedom we have today.This year, we also celebrate 127 years of the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ commitment to duty, honor and patriotism.
JR Kidney, Tecumseh Police Chief

JR Kidney, Tecumseh Police Chief

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What the 250th USA Anniversary Means to Me

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
JR Kidney, Tecumseh Police Chief:“The 250th Anniversary of the United States is a time to reflect, celebrate, and give thanks.First and foremost, I give thanks to God for His blessings on our nation throughout its history.
Justin Wood, Former State Rep.

Justin Wood, Former State Rep.

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What the 250th USA Anniversary Means to Me

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Justin Wood, Former State Rep.:“As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we honor the generations of men and women who built, defended, and preserved the greatest nation in human history.
Bill Ford, Shawnee Veterans Memorial Committee President

Bill Ford, Shawnee Veterans Memorial Committee President

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Bill Ford, Shawnee Veterans Memorial Committee President: “The 250 anniversary of our country is a wonderful time to show respect to all of our forefathers that sacrificed so much to bring our country to where it is today. The wonderful freedoms we have ought to be respected each and every day.
Kimberly Elliott

Kimberly Elliott

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Kimberly Elliott, Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director:“ As a military wife, the 250th anniversary of the United States reminds me of the generations of men and women who have sacrificed, served, and fought so that we could live in freedom.
Fran Topping, Army National Guard Veteran

Fran Topping, Army National Guard Veteran

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What the 250th USA Anniversary Means to Me

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Fran Topping, Army National Guard Veteran:“Our approaching 250th birthday reminds me of how many men and women have struggled and sacrificed to bring forth this ‘… nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Suzanne Gilbert, Gilbert Insurance & Tecumseh Tag Office

Suzanne Gilbert, Gilbert Insurance & Tecumseh Tag Office

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Suzanne Gilbert, Gilbert Insurance & Tecumseh Tag Office:“This once-in-a-generation milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on our people, so many wonderful events and principles that have shaped our nation over two-anda- half centuries, while we move forward to create a space where we all...
Randy Gilbert, Gilbert Insurance

Randy Gilbert, Gilbert Insurance

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
Randy Gilbert, Gilbert Insurance:“In 250 years, the legacy of those that came before us laid the stepping stones for where we are today, with so many privileges and rights to live in the United States of America.
The Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education listens to Superintendent Dr. Jason James during the June 29 regular meeting. The next meeting will be held on Aug. 10 at the SPS Administration Building at 6 pm. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education listens to Superintendent Dr. Jason James during the June 29 regular meeting. The next meeting will be held on Aug. 10 at the SPS Administration Building at 6 pm. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Ball rolling for stadium press box elevator

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 2, 2026
After the June 8 regular meeting was canceled, the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education met to wrap up the 2026 fiscal year and prepare for fiscal year 2027 on June 29.
McLoud City Manager Cody Roe spoke to residents of the Meadowridge subdivision about possible options for their road. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

McLoud City Manager Cody Roe spoke to residents of the Meadowridge subdivision about possible options for their road. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Citizens voice road concerns

Julie Talton Juile@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Trent Montgomery took a seat to fill Ward 2 at his first McLoud City Council meeting on June 25. Phil Solinger, Ward 1 was there just prior to the meeting, but left just before it began.