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The Shawnee Class of 2023 holds up wolf signs as "Hail, Shawnee High School" is sung by members of the SHS Choir at graduation on May 18. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Shawnee Class of 2023 holds up wolf signs as "Hail, Shawnee High School" is sung by members of the SHS Choir at graduation on May 18. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

SHS Seniors, Continue To Be Courageous

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Dear Shawnee Class of 2023: Mere words cannot adequately express the feeling of pride I had as I watched you walk across our graduation stage a short time ago. The circumstances that began and ended your high school years have never been experienced by another Shawnee High School graduating class.
Macomb High School Salutatorian Michelle Rougeau

Macomb High School Salutatorian Michelle Rougeau

Macomb High School Salutatorian Michelle Rougeau

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Michelle is the daughter of Ashley and T.J. Rougeux. She has been involved in many FFA activities such as floriculture, speech contests, taking pictures and more. She has served as the Macomb FFA Chapter Vice President.
Macomb High School graduates clap and cheer for English teacher Mandy Blankenship after her speech during the Commencement Ceremony on May 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Macomb High School graduates clap and cheer for English teacher Mandy Blankenship after her speech during the Commencement Ceremony on May 6. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Macomb Graduates, It’s Time To Put Plans And Dreams In Action

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Dear Seniors, It is hard to believe how fast the time has flown. It seems like only yesterday you all were sitting in a 6th grade classroom my first year at Macomb. Take a moment to reflect on how quickly these last seven years have passed and how much you and the world have changed in that time.
North Rock Creek High School Principal Chad Brooking shares a secret handshake with his son Holden Brooking after the graduate received his diploma at graduation on May 19. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

North Rock Creek High School Principal Chad Brooking shares a secret handshake with his son Holden Brooking after the graduate received his diploma at graduation on May 19. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Stop By And Share Your Success Stories

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
2023 NRC Grads, You have made me one proud Superintendent! I’ve watched most of you grow up at NRC and become intelligent young men and women of high character. Thank you, and your parents, for allowing our school faculty to be a part of your lives. It has been quite an honor.
Shawnee Veteran’s Memorial Park Committee Chairman Bill Ford addressed the Board of County Commissioners about a potential Veteran’s Military Museum and Library to be housed in the Carnegie Library (the former District Attorney’s Office). James Bryce stands with Ford as well as other Veterans and Committee Members in the audience. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Shawnee Veteran’s Memorial Park Committee Chairman Bill Ford addressed the Board of County Commissioners about a potential Veteran’s Military Museum and Library to be housed in the Carnegie Library (the former District Attorney’s Office). James Bryce stands with Ford as well as other Veterans and Committee Members in the audience. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Macomb, Expo, Museum Discussed At County Meeting

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Residents of the Macomb community asked the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners not to dissolve the town. Stacy Trout said she has voiced concerns in the past regarding the town Mayor. “To my surprise, she has now resigned and has left this town where y’all want to dissolve it.
Jenifer and Tristan Hoke began their farmer’s market on June 30 and have had up to six other vendors selling home grown or homemade items. The Hokes sell jumbo muffins and mini cheesecakes, as well as a few items, like peppers, from their garden. Hoke Hollow is located five miles south of Tecumseh on Highway 177, across from the turnoff to Brooksville, and is open on Fridays, 11 am to 7 pm. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jenifer and Tristan Hoke began their farmer’s market on June 30 and have had up to six other vendors selling home grown or homemade items. The Hokes sell jumbo muffins and mini cheesecakes, as well as a few items, like peppers, from their garden. Hoke Hollow is located five miles south of Tecumseh on Highway 177, across from the turnoff to Brooksville, and is open on Fridays, 11 am to 7 pm. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Farmer’s Markets Offer Homegrown And Homemade

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Are you looking for local, homegrown produce or homemade craft items? There are a couple of farmer’s markets near Shawnee and Tecumseh to fulfill your wishes. Hoke Hollow Farmer’s Market is located five miles south of Tecumseh on Highway 177, across from the turnoff to Brooksville.
OBU’s New Hobbs School Of Theology And Ministry

OBU’s New Hobbs School Of Theology And Ministry

OBU’s New Hobbs School Of Theology And Ministry

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Dr. Brandon Smith will join the OBU faculty as associate professor of theology and early Christianity and chair of the Herschel H. Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry effective Jan. 1, 2024. He will likewise serve as the director of the Master of Arts in Christian Studies program.