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Children can now sign up for SSC’s Kids on Campus Summer Camps. Themed camps include Fun Fitness, Outdoor, STEM, Lego, Clay and Art (pictured). Photo provided by SSC

Children can now sign up for SSC’s Kids on Campus Summer Camps. Themed camps include Fun Fitness, Outdoor, STEM, Lego, Clay and Art (pictured). Photo provided by SSC

SSC Kids On Campus Summer Camps Expanded

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Seminole State College will host its annual Kids on Campus summer camps across two sessions, June 2427 and July 8-11. Since the initial announcement of camps, the College has added a Fun Fitness Camp and extended the registration deadline.
Mayor Ed Bolt recognizes Shawnee High School Pole Vaulting State Champion Keifer Landes during the June 17, 2024 meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Mayor Ed Bolt recognizes Shawnee High School Pole Vaulting State Champion Keifer Landes during the June 17, 2024 meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

City of Shawnee Approves FY 2025 Budget

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Recognitions, introductions, contracts, agreements, and so much more information were shared, reviewed, discussed, and voted on at the Monday, June 17 meeting of the Shawnee City Commission.The City of Shawnee’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was approved during the meeting.

Election Results

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Republican voters were making decisions across the county for multiple races as there were no Democrat, Liberal, or Independent candidates in the local races.Voters were clear in their choice for the Pottawatomie County Sheriff. Freeland Wood received over 76 percent of the votes.
American Legion Post #260 Commander Tom Snodgrass supervises as U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Aaron Shattuck and Joeby Komppa place flags on a grate to be retired by fire during the Flag Day Celebration and Flag Retirement in Tecumseh, June 15. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

American Legion Post #260 Commander Tom Snodgrass supervises as U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Aaron Shattuck and Joeby Komppa place flags on a grate to be retired by fire during the Flag Day Celebration and Flag Retirement in Tecumseh, June 15. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Kidney And Clemmons Speak at Flag Day Celebration

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 20, 2024
On June 15 at American Legion Hill-Huett Post #260 in Tecumseh, it was all about Old Glory. The Sixth Annual Flag Day Celebration and Flag Retirement began with speeches about the United States flag.Guest speaker Police Chief J.R.
Photo submitted by Gina Lindsey

Photo submitted by Gina Lindsey

Young Hawk Spotted

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
A young hawk stopped for a much-needed rest before continuing its journey. Photo submitted by Gina Lindsey
McLoud City Manager Cody Roe presents information to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners as part of the process required for the use of ARPA money. The information presented Tuesday is for the water tower project in McLoud. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

McLoud City Manager Cody Roe presents information to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners as part of the process required for the use of ARPA money. The information presented Tuesday is for the water tower project in McLoud. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

McLoud Is One Step Closer To Repairing Its Water Tower

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 13, 2024
McLoud City Manager Cody Roe presented bids to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday as requested for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to begin the water tower project in McLoud. One bid was rejected by the McLoud City Council.
Reynolds Recognized for Service to the Council of Presidents Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (right) was recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education last week for her service as Chair of the Council of Presidents for 2023-2024. At the June meeting of the COP, Reynolds was presented an engraved wooden medallion marking her tenure as Chair by Vice Chair Dr. Thomas Newsom (left), President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Photo provided by SSC

Reynolds Recognized for Service to the Council of Presidents Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (right) was recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education last week for her service as Chair of the Council of Presidents for 2023-2024. At the June meeting of the COP, Reynolds was presented an engraved wooden medallion marking her tenure as Chair by Vice Chair Dr. Thomas Newsom (left), President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Photo provided by SSC

SSC President Recognized

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024

Early Voting Begins Today for the June 18 Primary Election

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
(Oklahoma City) – Early voting for the June 18 Primary Election begins Thursday at 8 a.m. for voters across the state. Early voting, officially known as in-person absentee voting, will be held Thursday, June 13, and Friday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Doctor of Philosophy Awarded Posthumously To Walter O. Mason

Doctor of Philosophy Awarded Posthumously To Walter O. Mason

Doctor of Philosophy Awarded Posthumously To Walter O. Mason

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
An investiture was conducted to posthumously award Walter O. Mason, Jr., with an Oklahoma Baptist University Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree on May 18 during the OBU Spring Commencement. Hattie Powell, the 100-year-old sister of Mason received the honorary doctorate from OBU President Dr.