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Photo submitted by Gina Lindsey

Photo submitted by Gina Lindsey

Young Hawk Spotted

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
A young hawk stopped for a much-needed rest before continuing its journey. Photo submitted by Gina Lindsey
McLoud City Manager Cody Roe presents information to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners as part of the process required for the use of ARPA money. The information presented Tuesday is for the water tower project in McLoud. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

McLoud City Manager Cody Roe presents information to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners as part of the process required for the use of ARPA money. The information presented Tuesday is for the water tower project in McLoud. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

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McLoud Is One Step Closer To Repairing Its Water Tower

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 13, 2024
McLoud City Manager Cody Roe presented bids to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday as requested for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to begin the water tower project in McLoud.
Reynolds Recognized for Service to the Council of Presidents Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (right) was recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education last week for her service as Chair of the Council of Presidents for 2023-2024. At the June meeting of the COP, Reynolds was presented an engraved wooden medallion marking her tenure as Chair by Vice Chair Dr. Thomas Newsom (left), President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Photo provided by SSC

Reynolds Recognized for Service to the Council of Presidents Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (right) was recognized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education last week for her service as Chair of the Council of Presidents for 2023-2024. At the June meeting of the COP, Reynolds was presented an engraved wooden medallion marking her tenure as Chair by Vice Chair Dr. Thomas Newsom (left), President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Photo provided by SSC

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SSC President Recognized

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Doctor of Philosophy Awarded Posthumously To Walter O. Mason

Doctor of Philosophy Awarded Posthumously To Walter O. Mason

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Doctor of Philosophy Awarded Posthumously To Walter O. Mason

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
An investiture was conducted to posthumously award Walter O. Mason, Jr., with an Oklahoma Baptist University Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree on May 18 during the OBU Spring Commencement.

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Annual Paperwork, Agreements Fill Bethel School Board Agenda

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Although the 42 items on the Bethel School Board agenda for Monday, June 10, appeared daunting, it was actually a fairly easy meeting.The agenda included multiple renewals for services, and others dealt with personnel hires, duties, resignations, etc.One of the big discussions revolved around free...
The Rt. Rev. Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Gregory’s Abbey, left, and Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath Thomas announced a property exchange to transfer the 74-acre OBU Green Campus, formerly St. Gregory’s University, to the Abbey in exchange for two parcels of land for future develop-

The Rt. Rev. Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Gregory’s Abbey, left, and Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath Thomas announced a property exchange to transfer the 74-acre OBU Green Campus, formerly St. Gregory’s University, to the Abbey in exchange for two parcels of land for future develop-

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OBU and St. Gregory’s Abbey Announce Land Exchange Deal

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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University and St. Gregory’s Abbey announced a property exchange agreement during an event on Friday, June 7, at the Abbey in Shawnee.
Cold Feet by James Ralph Grady

Cold Feet by James Ralph Grady

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MGMoA Offers Free Admission Through End Of August

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is offering free admission through the end of August, thanks to the generous donations of the Avedis Foundation, Banc-First, Mission Monks, and St. Gregory’s Abbey.
Julie Talton, Suzie Campbell and Natasha Dunagan step on the other side of the camera to celebrate their wins at the OPA Convention on June 8.

Julie Talton, Suzie Campbell and Natasha Dunagan step on the other side of the camera to celebrate their wins at the OPA Convention on June 8.

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Countywide & Sun Receives Four First-Place Awards In The Better Newspaper Contest At The OPA Convention

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The whole office staff of the Countywide & Sun - Owner & Publisher Suzie Campbell, Journalist Natasha Dunagan, and Office Manager & Journalist Julie Talton - attended the Oklahoma Press Association Annual Convention this weekend and raked in several awards.During the convention, which was held at...