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Holly Gordon, Healthy Living Program Coordinator with Gateway to Prevnetion presents the Walking Audit to the McLoud City Council. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Holly Gordon, Healthy Living Program Coordinator with Gateway to Prevnetion presents the Walking Audit to the McLoud City Council. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Problems/Solutions Revealed In McLoud Walking Audit Presentation

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Do you remember the Walking Audit completed in McLoud on April 17, 2023? Two days later, tornadoes hit hard in the county, especially in Shawnee. Gateway to Prevention received some damage and, like many others, spent much time sorting out the insurance. However, on Thursday, Jan.
The SSC Board of Regents renewed President Lana Reynolds’ contract at their meeting on Jan. 18. Pictured (back row, left to right): SSC Regents Robyn Ready, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Pitts, Curtis Morgan and Marci Donaho; (front row, left to right): President Lana Reynolds and Board of Regents Chair Kim Hyden.

The SSC Board of Regents renewed President Lana Reynolds’ contract at their meeting on Jan. 18. Pictured (back row, left to right): SSC Regents Robyn Ready, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Pitts, Curtis Morgan and Marci Donaho; (front row, left to right): President Lana Reynolds and Board of Regents Chair Kim Hyden.

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SSC Board Approves Changes To Bereavement Leave

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Seminole State College Board of Regents met on Jan. 18 to discuss changes to the College’s bereavement policy and review the terms of President Lana Reynolds’ employment. The College’s annual Year-in-Review publication was also unveiled during the meeting.

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Sample Ballots Available For Upcoming Election

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Sample ballots are now available for the February 13, 2024, Prague Board of Education Primary and Strother Special Propositions Elections. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.
Tecumseh 4-H members Jessi Peacock and Adalyn Seaton and North Rock Creek FFA member Gus Goodson serve Delinda Curtis rolls and butter during the 34th Annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction in 2023. File photo

Tecumseh 4-H members Jessi Peacock and Adalyn Seaton and North Rock Creek FFA member Gus Goodson serve Delinda Curtis rolls and butter during the 34th Annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction in 2023. File photo

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35th Annual PCJLS Pig Roast & Trophy Auction Set for Feb. 5

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The 35th Annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction is 11 days away. This agricultural tradition will return to Fire-Lake Arena on Feb. 5 at 6:30 pm. “We feed approximately 500 - 550 people each year,” said PCJLS organizer Suzanne Gilbert via email.
Earlsboro Elementary student Lethanial Hinesley spins the “family” sorting wheel as Principal Stacey Barton watches, Jan. 17. About 90 first- through fifth-graders participated in the positive behavior intervention ceremony where they spun a wheel to choose one of four families, slid down an inflatable slide and got a T-shirt. Each week, the family with the most points for good behavior will receive a reward. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Earlsboro Elementary student Lethanial Hinesley spins the “family” sorting wheel as Principal Stacey Barton watches, Jan. 17. About 90 first- through fifth-graders participated in the positive behavior intervention ceremony where they spun a wheel to choose one of four families, slid down an inflatable slide and got a T-shirt. Each week, the family with the most points for good behavior will receive a reward. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Earlsboro Holds First “Sorting Ceremony” for Positive Behavior

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Earlsboro Elementary School has come up with a unique way to reward good behavior in students. On Jan. 17, about 90 first- through fifth-graders took turns spinning a wheel that sorted them into “families.” Then, they got to go down an inflatable slide and receive their family’s T-shirt.

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Shawnee Twin Lakes Master Plan Adopted

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
During the January 16 meeting, the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners officially adopted the Twin Lakes Master Plan. The Community Development Director, Rian Harkins, presented a slideshow to both the Board and the public, outlining the purpose and goals of the master plan.

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Dist. 2 Ready To Apply For Three DEQ Grants

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved Dist. 2 to apply for three Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) grants during the weekly meeting held by the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 16. Dist.

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Emergency Blood Shortage May Delay Medical Procedures

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Donors urged to give now as nation faces lowest number of blood donors in decades [OKLAHOMA, Jan. 8, 2024] — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.