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The Sewing Circle Bees of McLoud toss candy to the crowd from their float in the McLoud Blackberry Festival Parade on July 13. There were 75 entries in the parade this year, and they won second place, along with First United Methodist Church. First Baptist Church of McLoud got first, and Kickapoo Head Start won third. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Sewing Circle Bees of McLoud toss candy to the crowd from their float in the McLoud Blackberry Festival Parade on July 13. There were 75 entries in the parade this year, and they won second place, along with First United Methodist Church. First Baptist Church of McLoud got first, and Kickapoo Head Start won third. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Blackberry Festival Attracts Thousands of Visitors

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Attracting thousands of people every year, the longest-running food-related Oklahoma festival was held on July 12 and 13.It began on Friday evening with the McLoud Blackberry Festival Pageant and performances by the McTaggert Irish Dancers and Blackwater Smoke.On Saturday, it continued with the...
Chelsea Parks, from the Inspyral Circus, shows Owen Trout how to spin a hula hoop on his arm during the Summer Learning Challenge program at Tecumseh Pioneer Library on July 11. Also shown are Isaac Sitton, background, and Luke Hohn, foreground. The theme of the program was "practice makes progress," as Parks demonstrated other circus skills like juggling, riding a unicycle, and balancing on a rola bola and a giant rubber ball. The next children's program is "Cinderella Interactive - A Literary Tale."

Chelsea Parks, from the Inspyral Circus, shows Owen Trout how to spin a hula hoop on his arm during the Summer Learning Challenge program at Tecumseh Pioneer Library on July 11. Also shown are Isaac Sitton, background, and Luke Hohn, foreground. The theme of the program was "practice makes progress," as Parks demonstrated other circus skills like juggling, riding a unicycle, and balancing on a rola bola and a giant rubber ball. The next children's program is "Cinderella Interactive - A Literary Tale."

Tecumseh Library Hosts Inspyral Circus Performer

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Thursday, July 18, 2024
IFYR volunteers Sue Nelson and Linda Brown pose together on the last night of the rodeo, July 12. Nelson has volunteered since it was the National High School Rodeo Association, which was in Shawnee for three years over 30 years ago. Brown estimates that it has been 29 years for her. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

IFYR volunteers Sue Nelson and Linda Brown pose together on the last night of the rodeo, July 12. Nelson has volunteered since it was the National High School Rodeo Association, which was in Shawnee for three years over 30 years ago. Brown estimates that it has been 29 years for her. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Dedicated Volunteers Keep The IFYR Spirit Alive

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The 32nd Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo wrapped up on July 12, but this six-day event would not happen without over 300 volunteers to help.Among them are a few who have dedicated themselves to returning every year some for almost as long as it has existed.Sue Nelson began volunteering when...
City Clerk Lisa Lasyone (pictured left) swears in Ward 4 Commissioner Ashley Fichtner (center) and Ward 3 Commissioner Chris Odneal (right). Photo provided by City of Shawnee

City Clerk Lisa Lasyone (pictured left) swears in Ward 4 Commissioner Ashley Fichtner (center) and Ward 3 Commissioner Chris Odneal (right). Photo provided by City of Shawnee

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Two New Faces Join Shawnee City Commissioner Board

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
A lot was going on at the City of Shawnee’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Monday, July 15.Farewells were said, and service was recognized for outgoing board members Yannah Frazier and Vice Mayor Darren Rutherford.

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Countyline

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Thursday, 18thSHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall)Saturday, 20thLEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 8 am-11am, American Legion Hall, 201 E. Park. $7..LEGION DANCE — 7:00 pm, American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh.Monday, 22ndTECUMSEH ROTARY – Noon, every...
Pictured L to R: Greg Massey, Melissa Perrin, Toni Preston

Pictured L to R: Greg Massey, Melissa Perrin, Toni Preston

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First United Bank Receives Award

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Durant, OK – June 13, 2024 – First United Bank is proud to announce that we have been honored with the esteemed 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA).
Tecumseh School Board President, Iva Bingham welcomes new board member, Shane Brown to seat #5. Brown replaces Todd Kennedy, who resigned in May. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tecumseh School Board President, Iva Bingham welcomes new board member, Shane Brown to seat #5. Brown replaces Todd Kennedy, who resigned in May. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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TPS Fills Last Empty Seat, Enrollment Set For July 25

Julie Talton
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The first order of business for the Tecumseh School Board at the July meeting was to convene into executive session to discuss candidates for Seat 5.

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Shawnee Begins Pressure Pave Project, Five Streets Scheduled

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The City of Shawnee is excited to announce the most visible phase of the “Pressure Pave” project!The $2.07 million project, which the City Commission approved on November 20, 2023, will rehabilitate about 18 lane-miles of roadway that will be repaired through a micro-surfacing technique.The...

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PAVE Forum Scheduled, County Commissioners July 29

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
PAVE (Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education) host two runoff election candidate forums before the Aug. 27 election.The first forum will feature county commission candidates Scott Hawkins and incumbent Greg Rush, and will take place on July 29 at 7 pm in the Shawnee City Commission Chambers.The...