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Members of the American Legion, Post 244 and the Cub Scout Troop 477, both in McLoud. The two organizations held a Flag Retirement Ceremony. A member of the American Legion said there were so many flags received that it was impossible to retire all of them in one evening. We will watch for another ceremony to be held in the near future. Photos provided by Monica Poindexter

Members of the American Legion, Post 244 and the Cub Scout Troop 477, both in McLoud. The two organizations held a Flag Retirement Ceremony. A member of the American Legion said there were so many flags received that it was impossible to retire all of them in one evening. We will watch for another ceremony to be held in the near future. Photos provided by Monica Poindexter

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McLoud American Legion, Scouts Hold Flag Retirement

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Briana Ponkilla, with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, speaks to the council regarding the property formerly known as the Tecumseh Square being transitioned to being an office building for her 477 Program. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Briana Ponkilla, with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, speaks to the council regarding the property formerly known as the Tecumseh Square being transitioned to being an office building for her 477 Program. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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Tecumseh Square Gets New Purpose

Julie Talton
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The property located near the intersection of 177 and Gordon Cooper Drive, formerly known as “Tecumseh Square,” has been rezoned to accommodate new plans for the area.
Three young exhibitors compete in Peewee Showmanship, which is for second grade and under, at the Third Annual T-Town Showdown, held at the Tecumseh Round-Up Club on Aug. 24. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Three young exhibitors compete in Peewee Showmanship, which is for second grade and under, at the Third Annual T-Town Showdown, held at the Tecumseh Round-Up Club on Aug. 24. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh Host’s Annual T-Town Showdown

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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Tecumseh Band Director John Outon poses by the “America the Beautiful” monument at Pike’s Peak in Colorado recently. Outon took his band students on the trip, and they played a concert at the America The Beautiful Park. Photo provided.

Tecumseh Band Director John Outon poses by the “America the Beautiful” monument at Pike’s Peak in Colorado recently. Outon took his band students on the trip, and they played a concert at the America The Beautiful Park. Photo provided.

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Tecumseh Band Students Find Inspiration on Pikes Peak

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The pieces have been percolating in the mind of Tecumseh Band Director John Outon for a long time, and everything finally came together over Labor Day weekend.About 10 years ago, on a mission trip to Colorado Springs, CO, Outon learned that Pikes Peak helped inspire the song “America the...
The winner of the Community Renewal We-Care-Aoke 2024, was Tina Hanna. The event, held at the Grand Casino in February, raised over $18,914. Photo provided

The winner of the Community Renewal We-Care-Aoke 2024, was Tina Hanna. The event, held at the Grand Casino in February, raised over $18,914. Photo provided

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Tina Hanna: Revitalizing SCI and Making Dreams Come True

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 5, 2024
In February, she sang her way to victory at the We-Care-Aoke benefi tting Community Market of Pottawatomie County. Last month, she danced her way to runner-up in the Oklahoma Children’s Health Foundation’s “Dancing For A Miracle” event.