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Director Randall Cole (District 7) recently completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Photo provided by CVEC

Director Randall Cole (District 7) recently completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Photo provided by CVEC

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Director Randall Cole completes the Credentialed Cooperative Director

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Seminole, OK- Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce that Director Randall Cole (District 7) has recently completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD) by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
Fichtner Kisses the Pig for United Way

Fichtner Kisses the Pig for United Way

Fichtner Kisses the Pig for United Way

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Gordon Cooper Technology Center Administrator Ashley Fichtner kisses Nellie, owned by Adalyn Seaton of Tecumseh 4-H, during the Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Swine Show on Feb. 26.
A group of Tecumseh juniors pose with Chase Rutledge and the Storm Chaser from KOCO news during the career fair on March 3. Cheyanna Dietz, THS Intern

A group of Tecumseh juniors pose with Chase Rutledge and the Storm Chaser from KOCO news during the career fair on March 3. Cheyanna Dietz, THS Intern

Tecumseh High School hosts career fair

Cheyanna Dietz And Shane Blankenship Ths Interns
Thursday, March 5, 2026
On Mar. 3, Tecumseh High School hosted their annual career fair. The fair was organized by Quentin Wireman, and led by his leadership class. Wireman’s leadership students (mostly made up of juniors and seniors) were each given a group of juniors to take on a career tour.
Rep. Dell Kerbs updates attendees at the Feb. 20 Legislative Luncheon about HB 2686 which deals with outstanding payments owed by the state for mental health services and and HB 2687 intended to support mothers and babies after birth. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Rep. Dell Kerbs updates attendees at the Feb. 20 Legislative Luncheon about HB 2686 which deals with outstanding payments owed by the state for mental health services and and HB 2687 intended to support mothers and babies after birth. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Legislators address funding, AI, and literacy

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
At the Feb. 20 Legislative Luncheon held at CPN Cultural Center, Reps. Dell Kerbs, Danny Williams, and Danny Sterling updated constituents on mental health funding, artificial intelligence initiatives, health care reform, and education priorities.
McLoud Mayor Daniel McClure (left) and Major Alan Pinette (right) pose with Sgt. Chris Bacon and Officer Taylor Swanson. Bacon and Swanson were both given commendations for providing life saving treatment to citizens last month, on separate occasions. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

McLoud Mayor Daniel McClure (left) and Major Alan Pinette (right) pose with Sgt. Chris Bacon and Officer Taylor Swanson. Bacon and Swanson were both given commendations for providing life saving treatment to citizens last month, on separate occasions. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Offcers recognized at McLoud meeting

Cheyanna Dietz Ths, Intern
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The McLoud City Council meeting, held on Feb 26 only lasted about 45 minutes.Becky Carpenter was absent from the meeting and the rest of the council approved the consent agenda as well as the Fraternal Order of Police Contract 2026 Continuation Letter without discussion.

Community Calendar - Feb. 26 - March 5

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, 26thMcLoud City Council 6:30, City HallLegion Karaoke -  6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm -9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.Grief Support Group - every Thurs. 6:30, Non-Denominational/Open to Public held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Shawnee. Q?: Contact Karen @ 405-627-6470.
Kim Smith, Instructional Coach for Tecumseh High School, prepares for the ACT Workshop. Cheyanna Dietz, Countywide & Sun Intern

Kim Smith, Instructional Coach for Tecumseh High School, prepares for the ACT Workshop. Cheyanna Dietz, Countywide & Sun Intern

Tecumseh High Schools prepares students for ACT

Cheyanna Dietz Ths Intern
Thursday, February 26, 2026
From February through the April ACT date, Tecumseh High School is preparing junior students for their upcoming tests. Teachers are providing workshops that give tips regarding the different sections on the test.
Pottawatomie County Deputy, Captain Jared Strand, presents a vehicle lease proposal to the Commissioners in an effort to maintain a manageable budget, without the spikes when requesting multiple replacement vehicles. No decision was made during the Feb. 24 meeting. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Pottawatomie County Deputy, Captain Jared Strand, presents a vehicle lease proposal to the Commissioners in an effort to maintain a manageable budget, without the spikes when requesting multiple replacement vehicles. No decision was made during the Feb. 24 meeting. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Vehicle lease proposal reviewed at County Meeting

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Pottawatomie County commissioners approved law enforcement equipment purchases, addressed homeless encampments on county property, and advanced mental health funding during their Feb. 24 meeting.
North Rock Creek High School students, along with sponsors, Kristin Grimes, Spanish teacher, and Brandy Smith, Biological Science and Health Careers Teacher stop for a group photo after volunteering at the OkMOM event held in Enid this year. Photo Provided

North Rock Creek High School students, along with sponsors, Kristin Grimes, Spanish teacher, and Brandy Smith, Biological Science and Health Careers Teacher stop for a group photo after volunteering at the OkMOM event held in Enid this year. Photo Provided

NRC volunteers at OkMOM

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, February 26, 2026
On Feb. 6 and 7, the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) provided $1.33 million in free dental care to 820 Oklahomans in need, according to their press release. The event was held at the Stride Bank Center in Enid, Ok and provided 6,313 procedures.