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Sixty-seven Red Shield Youth Summer Campers, from Salvation Army's Boys & Girls Club, were the guests of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 14. They sat in the VIP section and received popcorn, drinks and rock candy. Salvation Army Captain Thomas Marion said the camp is for those ages 6 to 17 and runs from June 1 - July 30. See full caption below.

Sixty-seven Red Shield Youth Summer Campers, from Salvation Army's Boys & Girls Club, were the guests of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 14. They sat in the VIP section and received popcorn, drinks and rock candy. Salvation Army Captain Thomas Marion said the camp is for those ages 6 to 17 and runs from June 1 - July 30. See full caption below.

Boys & Girls Club Campers visit IFYR

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Friday, July 17, 2026
Sixty-seven Red Shield Youth Summer Campers, from Salvation Army's Boys & Girls Club, were the guests of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 14. They sat in the VIP section and received popcorn, drinks and rock candy.
Bethel High School's Class of 2026 toss their caps after graduating on May 16 in the BHS gym. Bethel graduated 81 seniors this year.

Bethel High School's Class of 2026 toss their caps after graduating on May 16 in the BHS gym. Bethel graduated 81 seniors this year.

Congratulations to Bethel Class of 2026!

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Friday, July 17, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunClick on the Countywide & Sun camera banner ad to see all of our graduation photos! Full caption for Payton Epperley:Bethel Co-Valedictorian Payton Epperley addresses her fellow graduates at Bethel High School's Commencement Exercises on May 16.
McLoud High School 2026 graduates play the "Gotcha" game, as directed by Senior Class President Mayrin Cerda during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena. Cerda told them to look to their neighbor and say, "I'm gonna get you," then try to pull their finger away before their neighbor could grab it.

McLoud High School 2026 graduates play the "Gotcha" game, as directed by Senior Class President Mayrin Cerda during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena. Cerda told them to look to their neighbor and say, "I'm gonna get you," then try to pull their finger away before their neighbor could grab it.

Congratulations to McLoud Class of 2026!

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Friday, July 17, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunClick on the Countywide & Sun camera banner ad to see all of our graduation photos!   
The Maud High School Class of 2026 celebrates graduating with confetti canons and tossed caps on May 22 at the Ed Harman Gymnasium. Maud graduated 20 seniors.

The Maud High School Class of 2026 celebrates graduating with confetti canons and tossed caps on May 22 at the Ed Harman Gymnasium. Maud graduated 20 seniors.

Congratulations to Maud Class of 2026!

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Friday, July 17, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunClick on the Countywide & Sun camera banner ad to see all of our graduation photos!
Makayla Long, Valedictorian

Makayla Long, Valedictorian

Wanette Seniors Leave Their Mark

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
Dear Graduating Seniors,As you prepare to leave our schools and begin the next chapter of your lives, I want to offer my heartfelt congratulations.
U.S. Senator James Lankford addressed members of Shawnee Forward and the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon held July 9 at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

U.S. Senator James Lankford addressed members of Shawnee Forward and the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon held July 9 at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Lankford Warns of Funding Stalemate, Pushes Election and Health Reforms at Luncheon

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 16, 2026
U.S. Sen. James Lankford used a legislative luncheon to inform attendees that Congress is once again behind on its basic budget work, even as he pushed for election reforms, health care changes and long‑term economic growth in Oklahoma — with a few lighter moments to keep the crowd...
Chelsea Parks, aka "Hooplahoma," demonstrates how to spin a small hula hoop on your leg during the Tecumseh Public Library program on June 25. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Chelsea Parks, aka "Hooplahoma," demonstrates how to spin a small hula hoop on your leg during the Tecumseh Public Library program on June 25. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Summer fun at your local libraries

Photos By Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Thursday, July 16, 2026
As the Summer Learning Challenge (SLC) approaches its August 15 conclusion with Pioneer Library System (PLS), the community has come together to achieve an incredible milestone: 20 million minutes of reading and learning logged across the three-county service area.This collective achievement means...
Three college libraries coordinate efforts

Three college libraries coordinate efforts

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Three college libraries coordinate efforts

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
On July 7, representatives from Rose State College, Redlands Community College and Seminole State College met at SSC to discuss the implementation of their shared library services partnership.