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Bobbie Bingham, Lee Denton, and Crystal Pina will co-manage the McLoud Farmers’ Market in 2024. The market will open in April. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Bobbie Bingham, Lee Denton, and Crystal Pina will co-manage the McLoud Farmers’ Market in 2024. The market will open in April. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Familiar Faces Will Run The McLoud Farmers’ Market

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 14, 2024
A new group, filled with familiar faces, will run the McLoud Farmers Market this year.During the special meeting held Feb. 29, the Board of McLoud City Commission heard presentations from the two groups vying for the opportunity to run the Farmers Market.
The Adventure Begins by Joshua Brunet. Photo provided by Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art

The Adventure Begins by Joshua Brunet. Photo provided by Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art

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OBU Professor to Speak at MGMoA of Art on Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
OBU Associate Professor of Art and children’s book illustrator, Joshua Brunet, will be speaking about his children’s book illustrations and how the process of collaboration with the author works. The Artist Talk and reception will be on Friday, Mar. 8, at 7 pm.

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Voter Registration Application Deadline Is Tomorrow

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Friday, Mar. 8, 2024 (tomorrow), is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Apr. 2, 2024, Asher, Bethel, Konawa, Meeker, and Wanette Board of Education Primary.
SSC Receives Community Health Grant from SSM Health

SSC Receives Community Health Grant from SSM Health

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SSC Receives Community Health Grant from SSM Health

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Seminole State College recently received a community health grant from SSM Health St. Anthony – Shawnee in the amount of $10,000. The grant will be used to continue offering free mental health counseling to students through the College’s Help Center.
County commissioners from right, Greg Rush, Abby Thompson, and Melissa Dennis presented a plaque to the family of David Hammer. From left Garrett and Connor Hammer, Ronny Jones, Samantha Hammer and Ann Jones. The Pottawatomie Bar Association is having a plaque made to be placed at a tree in the courtyard of the Administration Building in honor of David Hammer. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County commissioners from right, Greg Rush, Abby Thompson, and Melissa Dennis presented a plaque to the family of David Hammer. From left Garrett and Connor Hammer, Ronny Jones, Samantha Hammer and Ann Jones. The Pottawatomie Bar Association is having a plaque made to be placed at a tree in the courtyard of the Administration Building in honor of David Hammer. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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County Hosts Dedication Ceremony For Two Great Men

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
During the dedications at the Pottawatomie County Administration Building, there were many laughs and some tears.The state-of-the-art Commissioners Meeting Room was packed. You could say there was standing room only, but even that would not be entirely true as some were peeking in the door.
Fire Chief Rhett Banks takes a Loyalty Oath read by Mayor Parker as the official Emergency Management Director to cover a FEMA paperwork technicality. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Fire Chief Rhett Banks takes a Loyalty Oath read by Mayor Parker as the official Emergency Management Director to cover a FEMA paperwork technicality. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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New Fire Truck Approved For Tecumseh Fire Department

Julie Talton
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Tecumseh City Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, where a major focus was approving resolutions and documentation required to apply for a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to purchase a new fire truck and equipment.
Randy Gilbert

Randy Gilbert

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Gilbert To Be Inducted Into OK Career Tech Hall Of Fame

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation will induct six people into the Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Hall of Fame in October.This year’s inductees are Randy Gilbert, Tom Friedemann, Velta Reed-Johnston, Denise Morris, Joe Robinson, and Jack Staats.“Oklahoma is home to the best CareerTech...

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Earlsboro Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Federal Prison

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, ALEXANDER WILLIAM SANTIAGO, 26, of Earlsboro, was sentenced to serve 30 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.On March 9, 2023, a federal grand jury returned a Superseding...
Early Voting Begins Today For Presidential Primary

Early Voting Begins Today For Presidential Primary

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Early Voting Begins Today For Presidential Primary

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Early Voting Begins Thursday for Oklahoma’s Presidential Primary (Oklahoma City) – Early voting for Oklahoma’s Mar. 5 Presidential Preferential Primary begins Thursday at 8 am for voters across the state.