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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.
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.

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Tecumseh Chamber To Add Two New Awards At Banquet

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Voting closed on Nov. 3 for the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. But there’s still time to buy a ticket for the Annual Meeting and Business Awards Banquet. It will be held at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Tues., Nov. 14, 6:30 - 8 pm.
Healthy Picks are available at both FireLake Express stores and at the FireLake Discount Foods. Look for the signs. Photos provided

Healthy Picks are available at both FireLake Express stores and at the FireLake Discount Foods. Look for the signs. Photos provided

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TSET Healthy Living Program Highlights Healthy Picks

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
SHAWNEE – Pottawatomie County’s Healthy Living Prog ram is working to make selecting a healthy snack option quick and easy. Certain local retailers are opting into Healthy Picks signage to guide patrons in making healthier choices.

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Opioid Abatement Grant Application Deadline This Week

Julie Talton
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
On Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023 The Tecumseh Board of Education held a Special Meeting to discuss and possibly vote to approve a Letter of Intent to submit a grant application for an Opioid Abatement Grant Award. Todd Kennedy was the only absent member.

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BHS Approves Grant Application

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Bethel School Board members voted to approve the Letter of Intent to submit an Opioid Abatement Grant Award application during the special meeting held Tuesday evening.