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Tecumseh Indian Education Director Victor Cope, Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey and Jerri Jones pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice Chairman Linda Capps. Capps is retiring from CPN after more than 36 years, and was the Special Honoree. Photo provided by Victor Cope

Tecumseh Indian Education Director Victor Cope, Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey and Jerri Jones pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice Chairman Linda Capps. Capps is retiring from CPN after more than 36 years, and was the Special Honoree. Photo provided by Victor Cope

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Shawnee and Tecumseh host Indian Ed. Powwow

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
As part of the Gourd Dance, participants give money to individual dancers and join them in the dance, said SHS Indian Education Director Graham Primeaux in an email, during the Shawnee and Tecumseh Indian Education Powwow, held at the SHS Performing Arts and Athletic Center on June 13.
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Library Events to celebrate America's 250

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Pioneer Library System (PLS) invites residents to commemorate this historic milestone through a series of engaging programs that celebrate the nation’s history, culture, and community spirit.

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Shawnee Parks and Recreation

Amy Riggins
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Hey there, Shawnee! As we get closer to July, I hope you are making plans to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of our founding! Independence Day 250 will mark a special time in our country.
Children look into an acrylic box where an African millipede lives, as OKC Zoo Outreach Supervisor Laynie Rodzon tells them more about the detritivore during the "Pollinator Pals: Fluttering Fun with the OKC Zoo" McLoud Public Library program, held at the American Legion on June 11. Today (June 18), "Tunes and Tales with Erin Yeaman" will be presented by the McLoud library at the American Legion at 11 am. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Children look into an acrylic box where an African millipede lives, as OKC Zoo Outreach Supervisor Laynie Rodzon tells them more about the detritivore during the "Pollinator Pals: Fluttering Fun with the OKC Zoo" McLoud Public Library program, held at the American Legion on June 11. Today (June 18), "Tunes and Tales with Erin Yeaman" will be presented by the McLoud library at the American Legion at 11 am. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Libraries learn about pollinators, Puerto Rico

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Shown here is the view of the Children's White House from the South Lawn, which faces Shawnee Twin Lakes. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Shown here is the view of the Children's White House from the South Lawn, which faces Shawnee Twin Lakes. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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The Children’s White House

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Pastor Ed Moore drew up a plan on some graph paper to build a scaled down model of The White House on his Shawnee lakefront property.It’s technically an auxiliary building or gathering place; there are no bedrooms or plumbing.
Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary Vice President Donna Snodgrass speaks during the Tecumseh American Legion Post 260 Flag Day Ceremony on June 13. The wife of Post 260 Commander Tom Snodgrass, she spoke about how the US flag unites the country. D. Snodgrass will have an inauguration as the Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary President on July 12, 1 pm, at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary Vice President Donna Snodgrass speaks during the Tecumseh American Legion Post 260 Flag Day Ceremony on June 13. The wife of Post 260 Commander Tom Snodgrass, she spoke about how the US flag unites the country. D. Snodgrass will have an inauguration as the Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary President on July 12, 1 pm, at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh American Legion celebrates Flag Day

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The US flag was the center of attention on June 13 for the Flag Day Ceremony and Flag Retirement Ceremony at Tecumseh American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260.

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County Honors Canavan With Closure

Brian Blansett Brian@tricountyherald.com
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Pottawatomie County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to close the courthouse, annex and district attorney’s office on the morning of June 26 in recognition of the funeral mass for Diane Canavan, wife of District Judge John Canavan.The county offices will be closed that morning and reopen at 1 p.m.
Dist. 1 Pottawatomie County Commissioner Melissa Dennis pauses for a quick photo and a short quote after a night of watching election results. Dennis won her bid for re-election for another term.

Dist. 1 Pottawatomie County Commissioner Melissa Dennis pauses for a quick photo and a short quote after a night of watching election results. Dennis won her bid for re-election for another term.

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ELECTION RESULTS

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Oklahoma voters went to the polls this week for the 2026 primary elections, narrowing crowded fields and setting up high-stakes runoffs for several statewide offices.Let’s start with the local races. For the City of Shawnee, Ward One Commissioner Daniel Matthews retained his seat with 597 votes (57.