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Rachel Collier, a juggler and hula-hoop artist at Inspyral Circus performed a mind warping hula hoop routine at the Tecumseh Public Library on Thursday, July 6, for its annual Summer Learning Challenge. Countywide& Sun/Valerie Scott

Rachel Collier, a juggler and hula-hoop artist at Inspyral Circus performed a mind warping hula hoop routine at the Tecumseh Public Library on Thursday, July 6, for its annual Summer Learning Challenge. Countywide& Sun/Valerie Scott

Hip-Hoppin’ Summer Fun At The Tecumseh Public Library

Valerie Scott
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Tecumseh Public Library is hip-hopping with fun these past summer weeks. As part of its Summer Learning Challenge, the library hosted a hip-hop dance class on Wednesday, June 28. Jesus Martinez, an instructor at RACE Dance Collective, came to teach the teens how to breakdance.
Roger Straka waves from his Longhorn bull, followed by another, in the McLoud Blackberry Festival parade on July 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Roger Straka waves from his Longhorn bull, followed by another, in the McLoud Blackberry Festival parade on July 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Blackberry Festival Attracts Thousands, Car Show Returns

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The tens of thousands of people who attended McLoud’s Blackberry Festival enjoyed cooler weather, more blackberry food and craft items, and a longer parade this year. The car show was also back after a three-year absence.

TPS Board Approves Raises

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education approved a $1.50 per hour raise for support employees and a teacher salary increase to take effect beginning at the 2023-2024 school year.
With no sirens or flashing lights and led by the Shawnee PD Tactical Team, investigators and officers turn onto Turtle Bay Rd to execute a search warrant. Drug parapharnalia and controlled dangerous substances were found at the residence.

With no sirens or flashing lights and led by the Shawnee PD Tactical Team, investigators and officers turn onto Turtle Bay Rd to execute a search warrant. Drug parapharnalia and controlled dangerous substances were found at the residence.

Multiple Drug Arrests Made

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, July 13, 2023
On June 8, 2023, the Shawnee Police Department was cleaning up a neighborhood issue in the Eckle Road and Turtle Bay area of Shawnee Twin Lakes.
Pharmacist Jathan Coburn uses a Script Pro robot to dispense medications at the new temporary Eric’s Pharmacy location, 4151 N. Harrison in Shawnee, on June 29. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Pharmacist Jathan Coburn uses a Script Pro robot to dispense medications at the new temporary Eric’s Pharmacy location, 4151 N. Harrison in Shawnee, on June 29. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Pharmacists Join Forces To Help Eric’s Pharmacy

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Eric’s Pharmacy is open for business - just not where they were before the April 19 tornadoes. Following six weeks of remodeling by contractors, a former Automax at 4151 N. Harrison in Shawnee was transformed into their new pharmacy.

Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Thursday 6th EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. The SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center at 401 N Bell. The July program will be a “Strip Tease” exchange. All persons who might be interested in learning the art of piecing or quilting quilts are welcomed.
Sheila Gay

Sheila Gay

Oklahoma Press Association Elects 2023-2024 Officers

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Sheila Gay, publisher of the Woodward News, took office as president of the Oklahoma Press Association July 1. Gay was elected by OPA members during the annual business meeting at the June 9-10 OPA Convention in Shawnee. She succeeds Zonelle Rainbolt as president and will serve a one-year term.