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County commissioners from right, Greg Rush, Abby Thompson, and Melissa Dennis presented a plaque to the family of David Hammer. From left Garrett and Connor Hammer, Ronny Jones, Samantha Hammer and Ann Jones. The Pottawatomie Bar Association is having a plaque made to be placed at a tree in the courtyard of the Administration Building in honor of David Hammer. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County commissioners from right, Greg Rush, Abby Thompson, and Melissa Dennis presented a plaque to the family of David Hammer. From left Garrett and Connor Hammer, Ronny Jones, Samantha Hammer and Ann Jones. The Pottawatomie Bar Association is having a plaque made to be placed at a tree in the courtyard of the Administration Building in honor of David Hammer. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County Hosts Dedication Ceremony For Two Great Men

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
During the dedications at the Pottawatomie County Administration Building, there were many laughs and some tears.The state-of-the-art Commissioners Meeting Room was packed. You could say there was standing room only, but even that would not be entirely true as some were peeking in the door.
Fire Chief Rhett Banks takes a Loyalty Oath read by Mayor Parker as the official Emergency Management Director to cover a FEMA paperwork technicality. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Fire Chief Rhett Banks takes a Loyalty Oath read by Mayor Parker as the official Emergency Management Director to cover a FEMA paperwork technicality. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

New Fire Truck Approved For Tecumseh Fire Department

Julie Talton
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Tecumseh City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, where a major focus was approving resolutions and documentation required to apply for a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to purchase a new fire truck and equipment.
Randy Gilbert

Randy Gilbert

Gilbert To Be Inducted Into OK Career Tech Hall Of Fame

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation will induct six people into the Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Hall of Fame in October.This year’s inductees are Randy Gilbert, Tom Friedemann, Velta Reed-Johnston, Denise Morris, Joe Robinson, and Jack Staats.

Earlsboro Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Federal Prison

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, ALEXANDER WILLIAM SANTIAGO, 26, of Earlsboro, was sentenced to serve 30 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Early Voting Begins Today For Presidential Primary

Early Voting Begins Today For Presidential Primary

Early Voting Begins Today For Presidential Primary

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Early Voting Begins Thursday for Oklahoma’s Presidential Primary (Oklahoma City) – Early voting for Oklahoma’s Mar. 5 Presidential Preferential Primary begins Thursday at 8 am for voters across the state. Early voting will be held Thursday, Feb. 29, and Friday, Mar.
SSC Educational Foundation Vice Chair Mark Schell (left) and Chair Lance Wortham (center) accept the David L. Boren Community Achievement Award presented by Seminole Chamber of Commerce Chairman Rodney Sutterfield (right) at the chamber’s annual banquet on Feb. 6. Photo provided

SSC Educational Foundation Vice Chair Mark Schell (left) and Chair Lance Wortham (center) accept the David L. Boren Community Achievement Award presented by Seminole Chamber of Commerce Chairman Rodney Sutterfield (right) at the chamber’s annual banquet on Feb. 6. Photo provided

SSC Educational Foundation Honored With Community Award

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Seminole State College Educational Foundation received the David L. Boren Community Achievement Award at the Seminole Chamber of Commerce’s recent annual banquet in recognition of the economic impact their Brian Crawford Memorial Sports Complex had on the community of Seminole during 2023.
Three OBU Faculty Installed To Endowed Positions

Three OBU Faculty Installed To Endowed Positions

Three OBU Faculty Installed To Endowed Positions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Academic installations and presidential words of advice highlighted Oklahoma Baptist University’s Founders’ Day Chapel on Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee.Dr.
The Ten Acre Observatory

The Ten Acre Observatory

Night Sky Report

Nick Lazzaro
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
February’s weather has presented us with as many surprises as January did. However, in February, it went the other way with unseasonably high and even record-high temperatures. We were afforded a number of clear, warmer, evenings which provided some excellent viewing opportunities.
Pictured from left Robert Richards, April Grant, Ronelle Baker, Commissioners Melissa Dennis, Abby Thompson, and Greg Rush pose for a photo after the meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Pictured from left Robert Richards, April Grant, Ronelle Baker, Commissioners Melissa Dennis, Abby Thompson, and Greg Rush pose for a photo after the meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County Proclaims March As Disability Awareness Month

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners “made new history in Oklahoma and for the disability Community,” said Robert Richards.