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Man In Custody After Fatally Shooting His Son’s Girlfriend

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Tecumseh Police Department responded to a call at approximately 11:30 am Thursday, Jan. 11. Chief J.R. Kidney said the caller, Orlando Osborne Jr., said his dad, Orlando Osborne Sr., was holding his girlfriend hostage in the house and had pointed a gun at him. Osborn Jr also said he had heard shots.
Shawnee 911 Communications Manager Receives Scholarship

Shawnee 911 Communications Manager Receives Scholarship

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Shawnee 911 Communications Manager Receives Scholarship

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The City of Shawnee is proud to announce that the Shawnee Police Department Communications Manager, Christina (Chrissy) Brown, has been selected as the recipient of the ‘Wendy Day Memorial Scholarship for 911 Goes to Washington 2024’!

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Mendez On MidAmerica Nazarene University 2023 Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
OLATHE, Kansas (January 5, 2024) MidAmerica Nazarene University recently announced its President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the fall 2023 semester. A total of 425 students qualified for one of the honors including Josie Mendez of Shawnee, OK.
South Rock Creek Schools Honor Roll Student

South Rock Creek Schools Honor Roll Student

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South Rock Creek Schools Honor Roll Student

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
South Rock Creek Public Schools has released the names of honor roll students for their second nineweeks. Two separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievement.
Shawnee Bus Monitor Blanch McVey, center, was chosen as the Shawnee Star of the Month during the Jan. 8 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Also shown are Transportation Director John Wiles, left, and Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt. Behind them are members of the board, Russ Oliver, President Clif Harden, Keith Sandlin and April Stobbe. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Bus Monitor Blanch McVey, center, was chosen as the Shawnee Star of the Month during the Jan. 8 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Also shown are Transportation Director John Wiles, left, and Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt. Behind them are members of the board, Russ Oliver, President Clif Harden, Keith Sandlin and April Stobbe. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Jim Thorpe Academy Finds New Home At Wilson Elementary

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Shawnee Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt announced that the Jim Thorpe Academy (JTA) has moved into the Woodrow Wilson Elementary building this semester. The JTA building was destroyed during the April 19 tornado, and students have since been hosted by Immanuel Baptist Church.
Tecumseh Alumni, Brittany Burgess, was recognized as Support Employee of the month at this month’s Tecumseh School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right: Board Member, Dylan Hays; Barnard Principal, Karla Buchanan; Board Member, Todd Kennedy; Barnard ParaProfessional, Brittany Burgess; Board Member, Tim Underwood; Board Member, Iva Bingham and Board Member, Nichole Sanchez. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tecumseh Alumni, Brittany Burgess, was recognized as Support Employee of the month at this month’s Tecumseh School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right: Board Member, Dylan Hays; Barnard Principal, Karla Buchanan; Board Member, Todd Kennedy; Barnard ParaProfessional, Brittany Burgess; Board Member, Tim Underwood; Board Member, Iva Bingham and Board Member, Nichole Sanchez. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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Tecumseh Recognizes Outstanding Teachers

Julie Talton
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Tecumseh Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Jan. 9 and covered several agenda items related to school operations, personnel, and recognizing staff achievements. The Board voted on recipients of the Teacher Recognition Awards for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Funding Sources Are Up Over Last Year For Bethel

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Bethel Superintendent, Dr. Matt Posey, said local and federal funding sources are up compared to last year. In particular, Posey pointed out that tax collections are currently at $236,000 versus $191,000 last year.
Brothers Grady and Scott Oliver stand ready for customers at the counter of Hardesty Market & Deli, which has been located at 613 N. Pottenger in Shawnee for two years now. The past year held health challenges and the destruction of their former historic location at the corner of Gordon Cooper Drive and Hardesty Road, but their business has been "twice as busy" as before the move, and they have continued to share their success with several non-profit organizations. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Brothers Grady and Scott Oliver stand ready for customers at the counter of Hardesty Market & Deli, which has been located at 613 N. Pottenger in Shawnee for two years now. The past year held health challenges and the destruction of their former historic location at the corner of Gordon Cooper Drive and Hardesty Road, but their business has been "twice as busy" as before the move, and they have continued to share their success with several non-profit organizations. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Oliver Brothers Reflect On The Past Year At Hardesty Market & Deli

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
For Grady and Scott Oliver, the owners of Hardesty Market & Deli, 2023 was a roller coaster ride. In March, Grady had complications from an appendectomy that put him in the ICU for 22 days and a total of 50 days in an OKC hospital.