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County Commissioners hand the key to the new Mobile Command Unit to Emergency Management Director Chad Larman. Pictured from left: Commissioners Abby Thompson (Dist. 3), Greg Rush (Dist. 2), Melissa Dennis (Dist. 1), Larman, Deputy Director Shane Colley, EM staff Isaiah Osborne, and Kurt Shultz. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County Commissioners hand the key to the new Mobile Command Unit to Emergency Management Director Chad Larman. Pictured from left: Commissioners Abby Thompson (Dist. 3), Greg Rush (Dist. 2), Melissa Dennis (Dist. 1), Larman, Deputy Director Shane Colley, EM staff Isaiah Osborne, and Kurt Shultz. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Emergency Management Receives New Mobile Command Center

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners handed over keys for the new Mobile Command Unit to Emergency Management Director Chad Larman on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Larman said this is the first one in the state where you can fly the drones from inside.
North Rock Creek Senior, Haley Hacker, signs a Letter of Intent to play softball for Grayson College in Denison, TX. Hacker was also named to the Oklahoma Fast-Pitch All-State Team.

North Rock Creek Senior, Haley Hacker, signs a Letter of Intent to play softball for Grayson College in Denison, TX. Hacker was also named to the Oklahoma Fast-Pitch All-State Team.

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Caught In Action: NRC Softball Signings

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Twins Alexia and Nadine Nsabimana, age 8, of Shawnee, have fun on the rope swing merry-go-round during the Woodland Veterans Park Grand Re-Opening on Nov. 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Twins Alexia and Nadine Nsabimana, age 8, of Shawnee, have fun on the rope swing merry-go-round during the Woodland Veterans Park Grand Re-Opening on Nov. 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Woodland Park Re-Opens On Veterans Day

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The weather seems to have been against Woodland Veterans Park. The April 19 tornado took down several trees, and the Re-Opening Ceremony had to be rescheduled from Oct. 28 for freezing temperatures. But, on Nov.

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Two Dead After Head-On Collision On Hwy. 9

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
A head-on collision claimed two lives Friday, Nov. 10, east of Skagg City Road, outside of Tecumseh. Oklahoma Highway Patrol closed Hwy 9 just after noon. The Highway remained closed until approximately 4 pm.
It was announced at the Nov. 6 Shawnee Board of Education meeting that Shawnee Public School has funding from five Shawnee banks, the Avedis Foundation and other supporters to complete the "Turf Project" at Jim Thorpe Stadium.

It was announced at the Nov. 6 Shawnee Board of Education meeting that Shawnee Public School has funding from five Shawnee banks, the Avedis Foundation and other supporters to complete the "Turf Project" at Jim Thorpe Stadium.

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Donors Honored, PAAC, Union Street Gym Open Soon

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Shawnee Board of Education regular meeting on Nov. 6 was about more than a tornado recovery update. It was about thanking those who have given their “time, talent, or treasure,” said Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt, to help Shawnee Public Schools rebuild better than ever.

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City Of Shawnee Approves Letter Of Intent For Abatement Grant

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Shawnee Board of City Commissioners held a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 6, and approved the submission of a Letter of Intent to submit an Opioid Abatement Grant Award application. In 2020, Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes, § 30.3 through 30.8, created the Opioid Abatement Grants Act.
Greyson Wood of Dale poses with a display check for $2,700 after winning first place in the Second Annual Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Association Beef Quiz Bowl on Nov. 4. Also shown are Wood's grandfather, Steven Rasure, far left, PCCA President Bob Freeman, and grandmother, Deborah Rasure, far right. Wood received a $200 bonus since his grandparents are members of the PCCA. Second place went to Stephen Wickard of North Rock Creek, and third place went to Austin Ramsey of Tecumseh.

Greyson Wood of Dale poses with a display check for $2,700 after winning first place in the Second Annual Pottawatomie County Cattlemen's Association Beef Quiz Bowl on Nov. 4. Also shown are Wood's grandfather, Steven Rasure, far left, PCCA President Bob Freeman, and grandmother, Deborah Rasure, far right. Wood received a $200 bonus since his grandparents are members of the PCCA. Second place went to Stephen Wickard of North Rock Creek, and third place went to Austin Ramsey of Tecumseh.

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Second Annual Beef Quiz Bowl Awards Top 12 Test Takers

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Second Annual Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association Beef Quiz Bowl was new and improved this year. Those placing in the top 12, instead of 10, received cash prizes between $400 and $2,700. Plus, free granola bars and bottled water were available in the lobby.
The crew of EightTwenty Solar work on installing 42 solar panels on the Earlsboro Elementary School building on Nov. 6. Principal Stacey Barton said he worked with OG&E through the CLEAResult Program to make this happen. They were on a waiting list for the past five years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The crew of EightTwenty Solar work on installing 42 solar panels on the Earlsboro Elementary School building on Nov. 6. Principal Stacey Barton said he worked with OG&E through the CLEAResult Program to make this happen. They were on a waiting list for the past five years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Earlsboro Elementary Get Solar Power, Electric Bus Ordered

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
It’s not something you usually see on a small-town school, but Earlsboro Elementary School Principal Stacey Barton likes to think outside the box. On Monday, Nov.
Daniel Matthews received the Live United Director of the Year award at the United Way of Pottawatomie County’s A Hero’s Masquerade Friday, Nov. 3. He thanked those who believed in the idea before before it was a reality. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Daniel Matthews received the Live United Director of the Year award at the United Way of Pottawatomie County’s A Hero’s Masquerade Friday, Nov. 3. He thanked those who believed in the idea before before it was a reality. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Matthews Receives United Way’s Nonprofit Award

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Daniel Matthews was awarded the Living United Nonprofit Director of the Year Award for the United Way of Pottawatomie County’s (UWPC) A Hero’s Masquerade last Friday evening, and the nonprofit Live United Director of the Year was revealed.