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County Approves $54K Remodel for Sheriff’s

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved a quote from Eagle Vision Construction for $54,250 to remodel the Sheriff’s Office located at 14101 Acme Road. The board also received a bid from First Onsite for $42,120.
Santa holds GwendoLynn Newhoff, one month, and KaMaya Napier, 3, both of Shawnee, during the Grinchmas Whoville event, held in the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 30. Both “Selfies with Santa” and the Grinch photos were sponsored by the Tecumseh Pioneer Library. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Santa holds GwendoLynn Newhoff, one month, and KaMaya Napier, 3, both of Shawnee, during the Grinchmas Whoville event, held in the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 30. Both “Selfies with Santa” and the Grinch photos were sponsored by the Tecumseh Pioneer Library. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Pioneer Library System To Be Featured On Viewpoint, The Educational Program Hosted By Dennis Quaid

News Staff
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Viewpoint, the acclaimed educational program hosted by Dennis Quaid, announced a collaboration with Oklahoma’s Pioneer Library System.
A bugler from OBU and the VFW Post 1317 Honor Guard pose at the Brown Cemetery Veterans Memorial during a dedication ceremony on Nov. 11. The memorial includes a wall, 32-foot flag pole with the five military brances plaque, bench and “Freedom Isn’t Free” metal sign. It was spearheaded by Karen Hilditch and her brother Bobby Cearley who are now planning to place 122 wreaths on veterans graves at the cemetery, six miles west of Tecumseh. Photo provided.

A bugler from OBU and the VFW Post 1317 Honor Guard pose at the Brown Cemetery Veterans Memorial during a dedication ceremony on Nov. 11. The memorial includes a wall, 32-foot flag pole with the five military brances plaque, bench and “Freedom Isn’t Free” metal sign. It was spearheaded by Karen Hilditch and her brother Bobby Cearley who are now planning to place 122 wreaths on veterans graves at the cemetery, six miles west of Tecumseh. Photo provided.

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Tecumseh Woman Honors Veterans

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Karen Hilditch of Tecumseh is determined to honor veterans like her late father, Robert “Bob” Cearley, and late husband, Chris Hilditch.

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Candidates File For School Board Seats

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Asher, Bethel, Shawnee, and Wanette Schools will hold elections for school board positions in April 2024. Jacob Cole and Teri Hamilton-Tulane filed for Office No. 4 in Asher. Incumbent Susan Watson and Traci Kirkwood filed for Office No. 4 in Bethel.

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Dale Board Approves Contract, Bond Resolution

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 7, 2023
In the Dale School Board meeting held Monday, Dec. 4, the board entered an executive session to discuss Superintendent Will Jones’ evaluation and contract. Following the closed-door session, the board unanimously voted to approve the superintendent’s contract as presented.
Community Renewal representative Brandon Dyer, left, presents a donation for $45,000 to Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt during the Dec. 4 Board of Education meeting. Dyer said part of the donation came from the band, Foreigner, when they played a concert in Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Community Renewal representative Brandon Dyer, left, presents a donation for $45,000 to Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt during the Dec. 4 Board of Education meeting. Dyer said part of the donation came from the band, Foreigner, when they played a concert in Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Shawnee Receives $84,000 From Local Non-Profits

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Shawnee Public Schools had a lot to be thankful for last month, with some massive donations to fund tornado recovery and improvement projects. And this month, they had a couple more Christmas presents that came early.

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Ready To Ride The Loop d’Loop, Murals On Wish List

Julie Talton
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Craig McIntyre, owner of the Tecumseh Chamber 2023 Small Business of the Year spOkeLAHOMA, addressed the board at Monday night’s monthly meeting. He reminded the city that, on December 16th, they will be doing their third annual ride, the Loop d’ Loop, which starts at 7 pm and lasts until 7 am.

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School Board Candidate Filings Begin Monday

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Candidates for the Board of Education in fifteen Pottawatomie County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, December 4th, 2023.
Board Members & Staff from Community Market and Avedis Foundation together with Daniel Matthews, Executive Director CMPC (center, white shirt) and Kathy Laster, Ph. D., MBA President & CEO Avedis Foundation (on Matthews left, holding the end of the check). Photo provided

Board Members & Staff from Community Market and Avedis Foundation together with Daniel Matthews, Executive Director CMPC (center, white shirt) and Kathy Laster, Ph. D., MBA President & CEO Avedis Foundation (on Matthews left, holding the end of the check). Photo provided

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Avedis Foundation Awards Community Market $160K Grant

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Community Market of Pottawatomie County (CMPC) is awarded a $160,896 grant by the Avedis Foundation.