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Clancy Humphrey, 6, of Shawnee, looks at Jupiter through a telescope belonging to the Lunar Sooners club from OU, as his mother Bethany Humphrey watches, during a star gazing event at the Tecumseh Public Library on April 5. The Lunar Sooners were represented by graduate students Manuel Barrientos (behind telescope) and Adam Moss, who spoke earlier on the science behind an eclipse and astronomy. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Clancy Humphrey, 6, of Shawnee, looks at Jupiter through a telescope belonging to the Lunar Sooners club from OU, as his mother Bethany Humphrey watches, during a star gazing event at the Tecumseh Public Library on April 5. The Lunar Sooners were represented by graduate students Manuel Barrientos (behind telescope) and Adam Moss, who spoke earlier on the science behind an eclipse and astronomy. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Library Hosts Stargazing Event

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Eric Stephens

Eric Stephens

Shawnee Businessman Eric Stephens Files For Mayor

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Shawnee businessman Eric Stephens made it official on Wednesday when he filed to be a candidate for Mayor. It is his first bid for elective office. The non-partisan primary election is June 18.“The biggest problem we face at City Hall is getting our priorities straight.

Russell Ray Files For Corporation Commission

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Longtime energy journalist and communications executive Russell Ray declared his candidacy for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner.A former spokesman and thought leader for America’s power generation industry, Russell has 20 years of experience evaluating energy policy, pricing, and technology.
Cody Swearingen

Cody Swearingen

Cody Swearingen Files For District 17 State Senate

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Cody Swearingen, a sixth-generation Oklahoman, has deep roots in the soil of District 17, where his family’s legacy of public service spans generations, including educators, healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, and military members.
Savanna Garlington, 4, of Maud, talks with paramedic Britney Little, left, and nurse Amy Caudill, far right, while sitting in the Air Evac helicopter, out of Seminole, during the Touch A Truck and Beyond event, April 6, at the CPN Festival Grounds. In this third annual event organized by the Pottawatomie County Emergency Management, there were 72 agencies and community partners in attendance, including fire departments, law enforcement agencies, large equipment operators, two helicopters and others.

Savanna Garlington, 4, of Maud, talks with paramedic Britney Little, left, and nurse Amy Caudill, far right, while sitting in the Air Evac helicopter, out of Seminole, during the Touch A Truck and Beyond event, April 6, at the CPN Festival Grounds. In this third annual event organized by the Pottawatomie County Emergency Management, there were 72 agencies and community partners in attendance, including fire departments, law enforcement agencies, large equipment operators, two helicopters and others.

Third Annual Touch A Truck & Beyond Has 72 Participants

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Savanna Garlington, 4, of Maud, talks with paramedic Britney Little, left, and nurse Amy Caudill, far right, while sitting in the Air Evac helicopter, out of Seminole, during the Touch A Truck and Beyond event, April 6, at the CPN Festival Grounds.
Everyone applauds as Shawnee YMCA CEO Mike Jobe cuts the ribbon, with the help of board members, employees, and others, to officially reopen the Troy and Dollie Smith Family YMCA on April 6, almost a year after it was hit by the April 19, 2023 tornado. Jobe later said approximately 1,800 people attended the Grand Reopening party. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Everyone applauds as Shawnee YMCA CEO Mike Jobe cuts the ribbon, with the help of board members, employees, and others, to officially reopen the Troy and Dollie Smith Family YMCA on April 6, almost a year after it was hit by the April 19, 2023 tornado. Jobe later said approximately 1,800 people attended the Grand Reopening party. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee YMCA Reopens With Speeches, Ribbon Cutting, Party

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 11, 2024
It has been close to a year since the Troy and Dollie Smith Family YMCA was hit by the April 19, 2023 tornado. And the public was ready for it to be open again.Shawnee YMCA CEO Mike Jobe estimated that about 1,800 people attended the Grand Reopening Party on April 6, between 9 am and 1 pm.
Tim Underwood accepts a plaque of appreciation from Tecumseh Board President, Todd Kennedy. Underwood’s seat remains vacant as the school board seeks candidate interest. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tim Underwood accepts a plaque of appreciation from Tecumseh Board President, Todd Kennedy. Underwood’s seat remains vacant as the school board seeks candidate interest. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

School Board Member Sought To Fill Vacancy

Julie Talton
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Tecumseh Public School’s Board of Education declared an open board member seat at April’s meeting. By last week’s deadline, no one from Ward Four filed to fill the seat of Tim Underwood, the exiting member.