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Privately Owned Fairview Mausoleum Closed, Solutions Sought

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The City of Shawnee voted Monday, Dec. 18, to approve the authorization to file legal proceedings, pursuant to title 50, section 17 of the Oklahoma statutes in district court in Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, for the purpose of abating a nuisance, the Fairview Mausoleum.
Training Ship Oklahoma Commanding Officer Alex Murray presents his daughter Petty Officer Diana Murray with the Leaguer of the Year Award during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Awards, held at the Tecumseh American Legion Post #260 on Sunday, Dec. 17. Photo provided by Donna Snodgrass.

Training Ship Oklahoma Commanding Officer Alex Murray presents his daughter Petty Officer Diana Murray with the Leaguer of the Year Award during the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Awards, held at the Tecumseh American Legion Post #260 on Sunday, Dec. 17. Photo provided by Donna Snodgrass.

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Annual Sea Cadet Awards

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Kathy Laster, Ph.D., MBA President & CEO Avedis Foundation (pictured right) hands the grant check to Michael Bateman, CEO Jeremiah House, Inc. (center). Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation joins in the celebration. The organization will now be able to purchase the property it has been leasing and grow the program helping men facing addictions and mental health issues. Photo provided

Kathy Laster, Ph.D., MBA President & CEO Avedis Foundation (pictured right) hands the grant check to Michael Bateman, CEO Jeremiah House, Inc. (center). Tracy Meeuwsen, Program Director Avedis Foundation joins in the celebration. The organization will now be able to purchase the property it has been leasing and grow the program helping men facing addictions and mental health issues. Photo provided

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Jeremiah House Receives Grant From Avedis Foundation

News Staff
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Avedis Foundation recently presented Jeremiah House with a grant for $24,500 to help with the purchase of property the organization is currently leasing. “Avedis Foundation is honored to support CEO Jeremiah House, Inc.

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McLoud is Moving Forward on Road and Sidewalk Projects

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Streets, sidewalks, water towers, bonds, and special projects were all topics of discussion during the Dec. 28, 2023 meeting of the McLoud City Council. The board received the Geotechnical results and paving recommendations for the 8th Street project.
Daria Thomas expresses concerns over tree limbs in neighbors yard during public comments at the Tecumseh City Council meeting on Jan. 2, 2024. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Daria Thomas expresses concerns over tree limbs in neighbors yard during public comments at the Tecumseh City Council meeting on Jan. 2, 2024. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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Tecumseh Awaits FEMA Approval To Repair Storm Damage

Julie Talton
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The Tecumseh City Council met on Tuesday, Jan. 2, to discuss several issues impacting the community. The first topic of discussion was traffic flow concerns near the intersection of Broadway and Bob Crouch Drive.
Pioneer Library System Goes Fine Free

Pioneer Library System Goes Fine Free

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Pioneer Library System Goes Fine Free

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie counties, OK. December 1, 2023 – The Pioneer Library System is turning a new page with a change its communities can celebrate: the elimination of fines for all ages on overdue materials.
Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, competed in the Senior Extemporareous category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater, Dec. 2, and he placed first. Photo provided

Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, competed in the Senior Extemporareous category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater, Dec. 2, and he placed first. Photo provided

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NRC and Tecumseh Students Excel at State Speech Contest

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
STILLWATER— Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, placed first in his respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater on Dec. 2. He competed in the Senior Extemporaneous category. Also, two Tecumseh students placed in their respective categories.
This year's recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy are seated from left to right, Berklee Gossen, North Rock Creek, Morley Griffith, Dale, Maci Flowers, Tecumseh and Madison Bickel, McLoud. Standing left to right are, Jamie Barrick, of The Clinic Pharmacy, Eva Web, Shawnee, Colton Ingersoll, Bethel, Kurstin Kuhlman, Asher, Tyler Denney, Macomb and Gordon Richards, Jr., who helps sponsor the award. File photo.

This year's recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy are seated from left to right, Berklee Gossen, North Rock Creek, Morley Griffith, Dale, Maci Flowers, Tecumseh and Madison Bickel, McLoud. Standing left to right are, Jamie Barrick, of The Clinic Pharmacy, Eva Web, Shawnee, Colton Ingersoll, Bethel, Kurstin Kuhlman, Asher, Tyler Denney, Macomb and Gordon Richards, Jr., who helps sponsor the award. File photo.

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FFA Degrees And Gordon Richards Award Recipients Abound

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
As reported in Jan. 2023, in a remarkable achievement 17 high school graduates from Pottawatomie County successfully fulfilled the rigorous requirements to attain the esteemed American FFA Degree. These accomplishments, which were awarded in Oct.
Winter snow in late January. File Photo

Winter snow in late January. File Photo

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2023: A Review Of The Ups And Downs

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
January The past year has carried a lot of ups and downs but it is coming to an end. So let’s review the good and the bad. Abby Thompson was sworn in as the newly elected Dist. 3 County Commissioner.