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Asher graduate Jordyn Litson adds another silk flower to Principal Steve Spangler after all the graduates bestowed him with leis before receiving their diplomas on May 11. Asher's commencement included 13 graduates. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher graduate Jordyn Litson adds another silk flower to Principal Steve Spangler after all the graduates bestowed him with leis before receiving their diplomas on May 11. Asher's commencement included 13 graduates. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

2024 Graduation Keepsake (Preview)

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Here’s a glimpse of memorable photos by Natasha Dunagan, the award-winning photographer from Countywide & Sun, and one from Julie Talton, as well. Keep an eye on your mailbox for the annual Graduation Keepsake Edition, featuring many more unforgettable shots.
Rhema Brynildsen, 3, is held by her mother, Katrina Brynildsen, both of Tecumseh, as she pets Mort the baby Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur during the Tecumseh Pioneer Library Summer Reading Challenge Extreme Animals program on June 13. This is one of 60 species of lemur found in Madagascar, said handler Keeley Knowles, who also spoke on Burmese pythons, bearded dragons, blue-tongued skinks, European hedgehogs and armadillos. Holding Mort is CPN/CDC After-School Program teacher Kristen Janway.

Rhema Brynildsen, 3, is held by her mother, Katrina Brynildsen, both of Tecumseh, as she pets Mort the baby Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur during the Tecumseh Pioneer Library Summer Reading Challenge Extreme Animals program on June 13. This is one of 60 species of lemur found in Madagascar, said handler Keeley Knowles, who also spoke on Burmese pythons, bearded dragons, blue-tongued skinks, European hedgehogs and armadillos. Holding Mort is CPN/CDC After-School Program teacher Kristen Janway.

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Extreme Animals Visit Tecumseh for Library Program

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Rhema Brynildsen, 3, is held by her mother, Katrina Brynildsen (photo left), both of Tecumseh, as she pets Mort the baby Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur during the Tecumseh Pioneer Library Summer Reading Challenge Extreme Animals program on June 13.

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City of Shawnee Approves Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2025-2029 was heard for the last time before being approved by the Board of Shawnee City Commission at a meeting held on Monday, June 17.Many projects that have been on citizens’ minds were addressed in the plan, and they are now on a timeline.

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Drummond Commends Signing Of Bill For Aid To Victims Of Domestic Abuse

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Thursday, June 20, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 18, 2024) – Attorney General Gentner Drummond praised Gov. Stitt for his signing last week of Senate Bill 2039, which establishes the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Revolving Fund and ensures funding to domestic violence is distributed where the need is...
Children can now sign up for SSC’s Kids on Campus Summer Camps. Themed camps include Fun Fitness, Outdoor, STEM, Lego, Clay and Art (pictured). Photo provided by SSC

Children can now sign up for SSC’s Kids on Campus Summer Camps. Themed camps include Fun Fitness, Outdoor, STEM, Lego, Clay and Art (pictured). Photo provided by SSC

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SSC Kids On Campus Summer Camps Expanded

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Seminole State College will host its annual Kids on Campus summer camps across two sessions, June 2427 and July 8-11. Since the initial announcement of camps, the College has added a Fun Fitness Camp and extended the registration deadline.
Mayor Ed Bolt recognizes Shawnee High School Pole Vaulting State Champion Keifer Landes during the June 17, 2024 meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Mayor Ed Bolt recognizes Shawnee High School Pole Vaulting State Champion Keifer Landes during the June 17, 2024 meeting. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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City of Shawnee Approves FY 2025 Budget

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Recognitions, introductions, contracts, agreements, and so much more information were shared, reviewed, discussed, and voted on at the Monday, June 17 meeting of the Shawnee City Commission.The City of Shawnee’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was approved during the meeting.

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Election Results

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Republican voters were making decisions across the county for multiple races as there were no Democrat, Liberal, or Independent candidates in the local races.Voters were clear in their choice for the Pottawatomie County Sheriff.
American Legion Post #260 Commander Tom Snodgrass supervises as U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Aaron Shattuck and Joeby Komppa place flags on a grate to be retired by fire during the Flag Day Celebration and Flag Retirement in Tecumseh, June 15. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

American Legion Post #260 Commander Tom Snodgrass supervises as U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Aaron Shattuck and Joeby Komppa place flags on a grate to be retired by fire during the Flag Day Celebration and Flag Retirement in Tecumseh, June 15. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Kidney And Clemmons Speak at Flag Day Celebration

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 20, 2024
On June 15 at American Legion Hill-Huett Post #260 in Tecumseh, it was all about Old Glory.