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Wanette Candidate Filing Begins Monday

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Candidates interested in filing for a four year unexpired term for Trustee or for the position of town clerk for the City of Wanette will need to file a Declaration of Candidacy. The Pottawatomie County Election Board will accept filings beginning at 8 am Monday, Sept.

Students, Parents Ask Bethel To Rethink Dress Code Policies

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Bethel Board of Education meeting was filled with patrons ready to voice concerns about the school’s dress code policies. Ten people signed up to speak during public comments and some offered possible solutions to the problems they perceive with the current dress code.
Victor Cope passes out a publication titled “Civil Rights and the Impact of Native American Names, Symbols and Imagery in School Mascots.” Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Victor Cope passes out a publication titled “Civil Rights and the Impact of Native American Names, Symbols and Imagery in School Mascots.” Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tecumseh Approves Purchase of New Playground Equipment

Julie Talton
Thursday, September 14, 2023
During the meeting held Monday, Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education approved purchasing new playground equipment for Cross Timbers Elementary that includes accessible features to accommodate special needs students.
Shawnee fifth-grade teacher Courtney Bullen accepts the first “Star of the Month” Award from Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt during the Shawnee Board of Education Meeting on Sept. 11. Bullen teaches at Jefferson Elementary. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee fifth-grade teacher Courtney Bullen accepts the first “Star of the Month” Award from Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt during the Shawnee Board of Education Meeting on Sept. 11. Bullen teaches at Jefferson Elementary. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Board Of Education Approves Para Raises

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 14, 2023
After negotiations held last month, all Shawnee Public School paraprofessionals will receive a three percent raise this month, and all special education paraprofessionals will receive a five percent raise. Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt said in his Sept.

County Reviews ARPA Funding With New Maud Mayor

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The new Mayor of Maud, Jimmy Porterfield, appeared before the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 5, to discuss the ARPA funds approved in January for a new water tower for the town. Mayor Porterfield said the cost of a new tower is estimated to be $1.
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News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Thursday 7th POTT. COUNTY FREE FAIR - 9 am - 8 pm Check out the scheduled events on page B8 EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD - 7 pm, Senior Center at 400 N. Bell.
Tecumseh Public Schools and Tecumseh High School Administrators walk with students in the Frontier Days Parade in 2022. File photo

Tecumseh Public Schools and Tecumseh High School Administrators walk with students in the Frontier Days Parade in 2022. File photo

Frontier Days To Add Art Show, Basketball Tournament

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Tecumseh’s Frontier Days festival will be a walk down memory lane this year, with its theme “Remember When.” And the first thing to remember is the date. The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce event will happen on Sat., Sept. 30, in hopes there will be fewer scheduling conflicts.

Voter Registration Event Scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
A voter registration event sponsored by the Pottawatomie County Election Board is scheduled for September 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2023. The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 7th, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 8th, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Election Day Reminders, McLoud School Propositions On The Ballot

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, for the Mcloud School Propositions Special Election. Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary, Patricia Carter, offers these important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.