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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

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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.
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

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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.
OBN Approves SSCs Appeal, Lifts Admission Restrictions

OBN Approves SSCs Appeal, Lifts Admission Restrictions

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OBN Approves SSCs Appeal, Lifts Admission Restrictions

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Seminole State College has announced the reinstatement of admissions to its nursing program following the Oklahoma Board of Nursing’s approval of an appeal on Nov. 14.

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Board Of Education Candidate Filings Begins Dec. 2

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Candidates for the Board of Education in twenty-three Pottawatomie County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.Patricia Carter, Secretary of the Pottawatomie County Election Board, said Declaration of Candidacy forms must be completed and...
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

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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.
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

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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

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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. 21, the event celebrated all of the Chamber’s accomplishments with Executive Director Kimberly...
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Executive Director Grayson Ardies presents the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Shawnee Airport to the City Commissioners. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Executive Director Grayson Ardies presents the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Shawnee Airport to the City Commissioners. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

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Plans To Transform Shawnee Airport Revealed

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Shawnee Regional Airport could have a significant transformation over the next six years, thanks to a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) unveiled to city officials on Monday, Nov. 18.The detailed proposal presented by Grayson Ardies, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of...