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Sequoyah Elementary Principal Kim Paxson reads her letter of resignation to the Shawnee Board of Education at the regular meeting on June 3. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Sequoyah Elementary Principal Kim Paxson reads her letter of resignation to the Shawnee Board of Education at the regular meeting on June 3. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Security, Communication Discussed at SPS Board Meeting

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The keywords of school security and communication ran through the June 3 regular meeting of the Shawnee Board of Education.Since the last meeting, the Department of Homeland Security visited each Shawnee school site and performed a security assessment, said Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt.
Block Party. File photo Kids of all ages enjoy some dancing at the 2023 Mingle on Main Street

Block Party. File photo Kids of all ages enjoy some dancing at the 2023 Mingle on Main Street

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Tiger Safari New To The Fourth Annual Mingle On Main Street

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Tiger Safari Zoological Park will be visiting Tecumseh with some of their exotic animal friends June 20. The free animal exhibit is out of Tuttle and new to Mingle on Main Street this year.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Four of the five candidates for the District 2 Pottawatomie County Commissioner race participated in the PAVE (Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education) forum held on Thursday, Mar. 23. The Countywide & Sun chose three questions to publish, as well as closing remarks from each candidate.
Teachers and staff at Tecumseh High School dressed like the late Merle Hunsaker, Jr. - a longtime science teacher who dressed in dress shirts, wild ties, glasses and ponytail - and one of them threw a rubber brick. This photo was taken during the Battle of the Buildings, a competition which happens at the end of the school year. Photo courtesy of Iva Bingham.

Teachers and staff at Tecumseh High School dressed like the late Merle Hunsaker, Jr. - a longtime science teacher who dressed in dress shirts, wild ties, glasses and ponytail - and one of them threw a rubber brick. This photo was taken during the Battle of the Buildings, a competition which happens at the end of the school year. Photo courtesy of Iva Bingham.

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Tecumseh School Board Fills Ward 4, Kennedy Resigns

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 30, 2024
As one Tecumseh School Board member is replaced, another has resigned.Tim Underwood resigned in April, and when no one responded to fill the Ward Four position, the Board requested letters be sent in to apply, according to previous Countywide coverage.
Shawnee Forward and Avedis Foundation representatives are pictured from left; Sarah Weeks, Steve Wallace, Jill Spencer Board Vice Chair Avedis Foundation, Angi Mohr, Dr. Kathy Laster President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Dr. Aaron Espolt, Jason Knight, Crystal Romanyszyn President & CEO Shawnee Forward, Casey Bell Board Chair Shawnee Forward, Gary Highly, and Tracy Meeuwsen Program Director Avedis Foundation. Photo provided

Shawnee Forward and Avedis Foundation representatives are pictured from left; Sarah Weeks, Steve Wallace, Jill Spencer Board Vice Chair Avedis Foundation, Angi Mohr, Dr. Kathy Laster President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Dr. Aaron Espolt, Jason Knight, Crystal Romanyszyn President & CEO Shawnee Forward, Casey Bell Board Chair Shawnee Forward, Gary Highly, and Tracy Meeuwsen Program Director Avedis Foundation. Photo provided

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Avedis Awards Grant To Shawnee Forward

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
With a mission to “enhance regional economic growth”, Shawnee Forward collaborates with various community stakeholders.

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ODOT Donates Millings For Wanette Street Repairs

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Last week, the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissions approved Shawnee Schools’ use of $50,000 of its education sales tax funds to pay for a sports video board for Jim Thorpe Stadium. However, Shawnee meant to request $462,000 for the purchase.The Commissioners approved $462,000.
Dobson Fiber, out of OKC, held a groundbreaking ceremony at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on May 16. They were represented by Chief Strategy Officer Jim Horsburgh, center left holding shovel with Tecumseh City Manager Jimmie Stokes; Director of Business Operations Heather Durham, third from right; and Director of Marketing Ali Clark (not shown), who spoke at the event. Dobson Fiber is currently laying lines throughout Tecumseh in order to offer residential service. They already offer business service.

Dobson Fiber, out of OKC, held a groundbreaking ceremony at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on May 16. They were represented by Chief Strategy Officer Jim Horsburgh, center left holding shovel with Tecumseh City Manager Jimmie Stokes; Director of Business Operations Heather Durham, third from right; and Director of Marketing Ali Clark (not shown), who spoke at the event. Dobson Fiber is currently laying lines throughout Tecumseh in order to offer residential service. They already offer business service.

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Dobson Fiber Commits To Fiber Internet Expansion In Tecumseh

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Dobson Fiber presented a shovel to the City of Tecumseh as they announced the beginning of construction in Tecumseh, on May 16.

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Tecumseh Awards Bid For Water Supply Projects

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 30, 2024
The Tecumseh City Council awarded Superior Services and Supply bids totaling $699,800 for work on the water tower pump station and standpipe improvements at the meeting on Tuesday, May 28.The water tower project bid at $315,200.