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SSC Freezes Tuition for Second Year in a Row

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
At their meeting on June 20, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes a cost-of-living raise for employees and no increase to tuition.During the meeting, President Lana Reynolds provided an update on personnel changes and end of...
Jamee Salley watches as Miss Demeanor flies after a frisbee at the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs presentation at Slick Humphrey Park on June 27. The Disc Dog show was part of the Tecumseh Pioneer Library Systems Summer Learning Challenge. Three dogs performed: “Demmy” the mini-Australian Shepherd, 20 months, and Suzie Q, 6, and Rayna, 4, both Border Collies. Salley, along with Jeff Savage, of Blanchard, spoke about safety around dogs, as well. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jamee Salley watches as Miss Demeanor flies after a frisbee at the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs presentation at Slick Humphrey Park on June 27. The Disc Dog show was part of the Tecumseh Pioneer Library Systems Summer Learning Challenge. Three dogs performed: “Demmy” the mini-Australian Shepherd, 20 months, and Suzie Q, 6, and Rayna, 4, both Border Collies. Salley, along with Jeff Savage, of Blanchard, spoke about safety around dogs, as well. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Pioneer Library System’s Summer Learning Challenge Takes Off With Enthusiastic Participation

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties, OK.
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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Happy Independence Day

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Olivia Shoecraft recites a poem written by her grandmother called “Just One Person” at the Juneteenth Reception, held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort on June 21. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Olivia Shoecraft recites a poem written by her grandmother called “Just One Person” at the Juneteenth Reception, held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort on June 21. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Juneteenth Reception Includes Music, Speakers, Stomp Dance

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Juneteenth Reception held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort Ballroom on June 21 was the place for musical entertainment, inspiration, and education, and it was well attended.During the banquet, the musical entertainment began with the Beta Eta Lambda and Alpha Phi Alpha Stomp Show.Citizen...
Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsay Tarpley shares her story of highs and lows and perserverance after a career ending injury during the Avedis Foundation and Pottawatomie Go Speaker Series Luncheon. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Olympic Gold Medalist Lindsay Tarpley shares her story of highs and lows and perserverance after a career ending injury during the Avedis Foundation and Pottawatomie Go Speaker Series Luncheon. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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A Career Ending Injury Changed Her Direction

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 27, 2024
One of the big catchphrases from the pandemic was ‘pivot.’ But pivot isn’t a new thing; it is just a word used to describe adapting to a new way of looking at or doing things. We’ve all done it throughout our lives.When we pivot, we don’t just adapt. We rebound. We don’t just recover. We mend.