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Dr. Joe Taron addressed the Bethel School Board Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 to propose the building of a new ag facility dedicated in memory of the 20 year Vo Ag instructor James Yeisley. Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey said this will be added to the November board meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dr. Joe Taron addressed the Bethel School Board Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 to propose the building of a new ag facility dedicated in memory of the 20 year Vo Ag instructor James Yeisley. Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey said this will be added to the November board meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Dr. Taron Proposes Vo-Ag Modernization For Bethel School

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Dr. Joe Taron addressed the Bethel School Board regarding a James Yeisley Vocational Agriculture Department.
Shawnee Public Schools in collaboration with Kickapoo Behavioral Health, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Opioid Response team, and Gateway to Prevention & Recovery set-up naloxone distribution tables at every home football game this season. Pictured above, Cindy Bartley, Shawnee Public Schools Coordinator of Prevention Services is pictured with Kickapoo Behavioral Health, and Melissa Baptiste. Photo probided by SPS

Shawnee Public Schools in collaboration with Kickapoo Behavioral Health, the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Opioid Response team, and Gateway to Prevention & Recovery set-up naloxone distribution tables at every home football game this season. Pictured above, Cindy Bartley, Shawnee Public Schools Coordinator of Prevention Services is pictured with Kickapoo Behavioral Health, and Melissa Baptiste. Photo probided by SPS

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SPS And Partners Combat Fentanyl Crisis

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Shawnee, OK — October 11, 2024 — Shawnee Public Schools is continuing its important work in raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl by partnering with local community organizations.

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Dist. 26 Candidate Forum Tonight At Shawnee City Hall

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
PAVE (Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education) will hold its final candidate forum of the year on Thursday, Oct. 17, at Shawnee City Hall beginning at 7 pm in the commission chambers.Incumbent Oklahoma House of Representatives Dist. 26 Rep. Dell Kerbs, a Republican, will face Democrat challenger...
SPS Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Teresa Wilkerson, speaks at the RECHARGE-OK Kick Off Event. Photo provided Py SPS

SPS Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Teresa Wilkerson, speaks at the RECHARGE-OK Kick Off Event. Photo provided Py SPS

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SPS Teams Up With OU and OG&E for RECHARGE-OK

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
Shawnee, OK — October 14,2024— Shawnee Public Schools is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the OU Hudson College of Public Health and OG&E to launch the innovative RECHARGEOK project.

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Macomb School Announces Election For Seat 5

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Board of Education of Macomb Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #5 seat on the Macomb Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Pottawatomie County Election Board between the...

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Atwood Named Tecumseh’s New City Attorney

Julie Talton
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Tecumseh City Council held a special meeting on Oct. 11 to discuss hiring a city attorney to replace the late Mike Warwick. Originally, two candidates expressed interest in the position. After learning the needs of the council, Daniel McLure withdrew his application due to time constraints.
Oklahoma City Community College English Professor Jeff Provine leads the Haunted Downtown Shawnee tour for about 25 people on Oct. 11. Provine said Hamburger King is said to be haunted by its founder, Joseph Macsas, as well as its former owners who can be heard moving furntiture upstairs, since it was a furniture store. The Community Matters event was hosted by the Shawnee Public Library. Provine is also the author of "Haunted Shawnee OK," and he held a book signing at The Arts at 317 earlier that day.

Oklahoma City Community College English Professor Jeff Provine leads the Haunted Downtown Shawnee tour for about 25 people on Oct. 11. Provine said Hamburger King is said to be haunted by its founder, Joseph Macsas, as well as its former owners who can be heard moving furntiture upstairs, since it was a furniture store. The Community Matters event was hosted by the Shawnee Public Library. Provine is also the author of "Haunted Shawnee OK," and he held a book signing at The Arts at 317 earlier that day.

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Shawnee Library Hosts Haunted Downtown Shawnee Tour

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Whether someone believes in ghosts or not, a good ghost story is hard to resist, especially during October.

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New Security System Coming To Tecumseh Public Schools

Julie Talton
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The October Tecumseh School Board Meeting was held on the 14th, which coincidently fell on the Federal holiday, Columbus Day, and the State holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day. During the meeting’s public comments portion, Victor Cope read about the Indian Holocaust as a result of Christopher Columbus.
People of all ages participated in the House of Hope Third Annual Color Fun Run, including the winner of the "Oldest Female" Award, Suzanne Smith of Shawnee (#226). Smith said, "It was fun. I was worried, but I made it." The event, which raises awareness of domestic violence, was held on Oct. 5 at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival Grounds. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

People of all ages participated in the House of Hope Third Annual Color Fun Run, including the winner of the "Oldest Female" Award, Suzanne Smith of Shawnee (#226). Smith said, "It was fun. I was worried, but I made it." The event, which raises awareness of domestic violence, was held on Oct. 5 at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival Grounds. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Third Annual House of Hope Color Fun Run Has Big Turnout

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024