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Members of the CVEC Fiber Team recently attended the first annual broadband summit hosted by Cooperative Broadband Coalition. CVEC Fiber, created in 2021, currently serves over 18,000 households in rural communities. Photo provided

Members of the CVEC Fiber Team recently attended the first annual broadband summit hosted by Cooperative Broadband Coalition. CVEC Fiber, created in 2021, currently serves over 18,000 households in rural communities. Photo provided

CVEC Fiber Team Attends Connected Oklahoma Rural Broadband Summit

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The CVEC Fiber Team attended the inaugural rural broadband summit, CONNECTED OKLAHOMA, hosted by the Cooperative Broadband Coalition. The conference had over 200 attendees, speakers, and sponsors who participated.
Grand House Brewing Is Serving Up New Flavors

Grand House Brewing Is Serving Up New Flavors

Grand House Brewing Is Serving Up New Flavors

Mary Leaver,
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department Locally brewed beer with innovative and unique flavors is now available at the Grand Resort & Casino through its new in-house brewery — Grand House Brewing. J. C.
Very Rev. Christopher Brashears

Very Rev. Christopher Brashears

St. Benedict Church Welcomes New Pastors

Antonia Lee
Thursday, November 2, 2023
This spring, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, in their official pastoral assignments, designated that the Very Rev. Christopher Brashears and the Rev. Benjamin Bandanadam be assigned to St. Benedict Catholic Church in Shawnee, succeeding Fr. Joseph Schwarz and Fr.
“The Gemini Twins,” by Leslie Hubbard and Whitney Abel, won first place out of three entries in the City of Tecumseh Employees Scarecrow Contest. Photos provided by Cathy Condit.

“The Gemini Twins,” by Leslie Hubbard and Whitney Abel, won first place out of three entries in the City of Tecumseh Employees Scarecrow Contest. Photos provided by Cathy Condit.

Twice As Many Winners In Tecumseh’s Scarecrow Contest

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Second Annual City of Tecumseh Scarecrow Contest was judged on Oct. 30, and the results have been announced. With the new division between Traditional and Halloween scarecrows, there were twice as many winners.
Academic Letter Jackets Presented To Top Shawnee High School Students

Academic Letter Jackets Presented To Top Shawnee High School Students

Academic Letter Jackets Presented To Top Shawnee High School Students

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Shawnee High School Academic Letter Jacket recipients joined Arvest Bank representatives and Shawnee Public Schools administrators and board members during a Thursday varsity football halftime recognition. They are, from left, Dr. Aaron Espolt, SPS superintendent; Gregorio Arzola; Dr.
Tecumseh Middle School Softball Coach Kayla Kirby shoots for two, as Tecumseh High School Assistant Principal Rodney Buss watches, during the Tecumseh Tip In Club Donkey Basketball fundraiser on Oct. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Middle School Softball Coach Kayla Kirby shoots for two, as Tecumseh High School Assistant Principal Rodney Buss watches, during the Tecumseh Tip In Club Donkey Basketball fundraiser on Oct. 29. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Everyone Wins At Donkey Basketball

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The donkeys from Dairyland Donkey Ball in Wisconsin, were back on the Tecumseh basketball court Sunday, Oct. 29, after being absent since 2021.
Avedis Awards Grant To Shawnee Little Theatre

Avedis Awards Grant To Shawnee Little Theatre

Avedis Awards Grant To Shawnee Litde Theatre

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Avedis Foundation recently awarded a $22,405 grant to Shawnee Little Theatre. The grant will allow Shawnee Little Theatre (SLT) to increase its capacity to provide accessible theatre performances to hearingimpaired individuals.
Ybarra And Richardson Recognized For Service To Victims

Ybarra And Richardson Recognized For Service To Victims

Ybarra And Richardson Recognized For Service To Victims

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 2, 2023
October is set aside as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you visited the county courthouse during October, you probably noticed the purple ribbons and other decorations. There are many people who work behind the scenes to help victims find safety and begin a better life.
Milburn Named Hero Of The Month By OSDE

Milburn Named Hero Of The Month By OSDE

Milburn Named Hero Of The Month By OSDE

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Carrie Milburn is a teacher for two school districts that she loves, and recently, she was honored by the Oklahoma State Department of Education as the Expanded Learning Hero of the Month for October.