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The Maud High School Fall Homecoming ceremonies were held on Oct. 5, with sophomore Beau Willis and junior Amerikus Street crowned Prince and Princess and seniors Korbyn Finch and Shelby Bowles crowned King and Queen. Shown, from left, are Evan Buxton, Makaylee Harrell, Willis, Kylee Collins, Jesse Siqueiros, Street, Finch, Bowles, Ruth Azlin, Cooper Nance and Micah House. Not shown is James Kerr. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Maud High School Fall Homecoming ceremonies were held on Oct. 5, with sophomore Beau Willis and junior Amerikus Street crowned Prince and Princess and seniors Korbyn Finch and Shelby Bowles crowned King and Queen. Shown, from left, are Evan Buxton, Makaylee Harrell, Willis, Kylee Collins, Jesse Siqueiros, Street, Finch, Bowles, Ruth Azlin, Cooper Nance and Micah House. Not shown is James Kerr. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Maud Fall Homecoming & Pink Out Football Game

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
In Her Own Words, A Survivor’s Story

In Her Own Words, A Survivor’s Story

In Her Own Words, A Survivor’s Story

Kelsie Gibson
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Editors note: Kelsie Gibson’s story is published as it was written and delivered to those who attended the Honey Do Auction held at The Grand on Oct. 5, 2023. We at the Countywide & Sun are thankful she chose to share it with our readers.

Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Thursday, 12th PCDA — 4:30 pm. 17508 Bethel Road MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. POTT COUNTY GOP - 7 pm, Pottawatomie County Museum, 614 E. Main St., Shawnee Saturday, 14th MASONIC SECOND SATURDAY BREAKFAST – 7-11 am, 419 N. Broadway, Public is welcome.
Donald Rominger (left) addresses the board while Superintendent Robert Kinsey listens intently Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Donald Rominger (left) addresses the board while Superintendent Robert Kinsey listens intently Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

TPS School Board Approves Purchase Of New Weight Equipment

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education approved the purchase of strength and conditioning equipment to replace outdated weight training equipment in the weight room at the high school during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 9.
Joshua McCleskey (Sophmore, Cinderella’s Father), Natalie Bright (Senior, Cinderella), Josie Watson (Freshman, Florinda), Madeline Carlson (Freshman, Lucinda) will take the stage in OBU Theatre’s presentation of “Into The Woods JR. in the Black Box Theatre inside the Sarkeys Center. Photo provided

Joshua McCleskey (Sophmore, Cinderella’s Father), Natalie Bright (Senior, Cinderella), Josie Watson (Freshman, Florinda), Madeline Carlson (Freshman, Lucinda) will take the stage in OBU Theatre’s presentation of “Into The Woods JR. in the Black Box Theatre inside the Sarkeys Center. Photo provided

OBU Theatre To Present ‘Into The Woods JR’ Beginning Oct. 19

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The stage is set, and the enchantment is about to begin as Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre proudly presents “Into the Woods JR.
Asher eighth-grader Alice Middleton paints on the face of Everest Headley, 7, of McLoud, during the Second Annual Macomb 21st CCLC Trade Days on Sept. 28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Asher eighth-grader Alice Middleton paints on the face of Everest Headley, 7, of McLoud, during the Second Annual Macomb 21st CCLC Trade Days on Sept. 28. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Second Annual Macomb Trade Days

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Second Annual Macomb Trade Days
The Shawnee High School Fall Homecoming Court poses following the coronation ceremony, held at OBU on Oct. 6. Shown, from left, are Kendall Howard and Zoe Davis, representing FFA; Traydn Rakestraw and Clara Timmons, for swim; Isaac Hodges for football and Ryandi Cruce for fastpitch softball; King Delmone Miller for football and Queen Maryl Lewellen for volleyball; Dalton Hall for Esports and Reagan Atwood for cheer; and Riley Cooper and Kaitlyn Parsons for band. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Shawnee High School Fall Homecoming Court poses following the coronation ceremony, held at OBU on Oct. 6. Shown, from left, are Kendall Howard and Zoe Davis, representing FFA; Traydn Rakestraw and Clara Timmons, for swim; Isaac Hodges for football and Ryandi Cruce for fastpitch softball; King Delmone Miller for football and Queen Maryl Lewellen for volleyball; Dalton Hall for Esports and Reagan Atwood for cheer; and Riley Cooper and Kaitlyn Parsons for band. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wolves Assemble: Shawnee High School Fall Homecoming

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Steven and Ashley Radford, Seminole Auto Sales, won the bidding war for the first cake sold during the live auction at the Project Safe Honey Do Auction Event. The couple purchased the cake for $2,600. The second matching bidder was Hollie Coffman. $14,000 was raised during the cake auction and then doubled with the matching funds from the Paul Milburn Foundation. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Steven and Ashley Radford, Seminole Auto Sales, won the bidding war for the first cake sold during the live auction at the Project Safe Honey Do Auction Event. The couple purchased the cake for $2,600. The second matching bidder was Hollie Coffman. $14,000 was raised during the cake auction and then doubled with the matching funds from the Paul Milburn Foundation. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Honey Do Auction Raises Over $167,000

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Including donations, matching funds, and the live and silent auctions, approximately $167,000 was raised at the Project SAFE Honey Do Auction last Thursday.

Pott. County Cattlemen’s Associations’ Beef Quiz Bowl Returns

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association is bringing back the Beef Quiz Bowl on Nov. 4. For its second year, it will be held at the W.P. Wood THS Alumni Center at 10 am. And any high school student in Pottawatomie County is invited to try their hand at this 100-question multiple-choice test.