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Holly Gordon, of the Gateway to Prevention TSET Healthy Living Program, walks and talks with Adriana Watson, 11, on the new 1/2-mile walking trail at Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh on June 8. Gordon also spoke at the TAG meeting held at the park that day. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Holly Gordon, of the Gateway to Prevention TSET Healthy Living Program, walks and talks with Adriana Watson, 11, on the new 1/2-mile walking trail at Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh on June 8. Gordon also spoke at the TAG meeting held at the park that day. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

TAG Members Try New Walking Trail

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Tecumseh Area Guides (TAG) meeting on June 8 was a walk in the park.
The Countywide & Sun received four Oklahoma Press Association Awards in the 2022 Better Newspaper Contest on June 10. Shown, from left are Reporter Natasha Dunagan, Owner and Publisher Suzie Campbell, and Intern Reporter Valerie Scott. Photo provided.

The Countywide & Sun received four Oklahoma Press Association Awards in the 2022 Better Newspaper Contest on June 10. Shown, from left are Reporter Natasha Dunagan, Owner and Publisher Suzie Campbell, and Intern Reporter Valerie Scott. Photo provided.

Countywide Wins Four OPA Awards

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
On June 9-10, there were 82 news organizations, related businesses and sponsors present for the 2023 Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) Annual Convention, held at the Grand Casino and Resort in Shawnee.

Tecumseh Accepting Letters For Vacant School Board Seat

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Board of Education of Tecumseh Public Schools is currently accepting letters of interest from individuals who reside in Ward 2 of the Tecumseh school district, who meet requirements for election and participation on a school board in the State of Oklahoma, and who are interested in appointment...

Regional Drone Exercise In Development

Valerie Scott
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Emergency Management is developing a regional-wide drone exercise to improve search and rescue efforts and to acclimate the K-9 unit to the sounds of drones. Several surrounding counties will be involved in this exercise.
As the band House Special plays, Genesis Robbins, 2, and Zoe Robbins, 8, both of Tecumseh, dance with Rita Yarbrough of Shawnee and Jerry Yarbrough of Sparks during the Mingle on Main Street Block Party on June 8. The Yarbroughs invited the girls to dance with them at the corner of Broadway and Washington in Tecumseh. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

As the band House Special plays, Genesis Robbins, 2, and Zoe Robbins, 8, both of Tecumseh, dance with Rita Yarbrough of Shawnee and Jerry Yarbrough of Sparks during the Mingle on Main Street Block Party on June 8. The Yarbroughs invited the girls to dance with them at the corner of Broadway and Washington in Tecumseh. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh’s Mingle On Main Draws A Big Crowd

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Third Annual Mingle on Main Street Block Party brought a crowd to downtown Tecumseh on the evening of June 8. There was live music from two bands: House Special and the Stars Band, a free petting zoo and inflatables, more than 100 vendor booths, food trucks and a dunk tank.

High School Sports, It Is A Year-Round Committment

Danny Chambers
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Most people don’t realize that high school coaching, high school football, or any sport really, is a year round endeavor. Long gone are the days where coaches could take the summer off and pick up again once school begins for the fall semester.

SSM Health St. Anthony Launches Partnership With Birthly

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee is pleased to announce a partnership with Birthly to offer discounted access to virtual childbirth education classes, allowing patients to access valuable educational resources in the comfort of their own homes.
Alexis, trainer at Extreme Animals, lets folks pet the baby Fennec Fox at Slick Humphrey Park for Tecumseh’s Public Library’s Summer Reading Program on Thursday, June 8. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Alexis, trainer at Extreme Animals, lets folks pet the baby Fennec Fox at Slick Humphrey Park for Tecumseh’s Public Library’s Summer Reading Program on Thursday, June 8. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Tecumseh Library Hosts Extreme Animals At The Park

Valerie Scott
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Slick Humphrey Park was buzzing with excitement as visitors gathered to see the Extreme Animals on Thursday, June 8. Parents and kids gathered under the shade of the pavilion. So many were in attendance that folks were sitting in lawn chairs brought from home. “Over 230 people came out today.

Bethel Board Works Through Tedious Agenda

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Contracts, insurance, memberships and staff changes, hires, and resignations filled a long agenda for the Bethel Public Schools Board of Education, Monday, June 12. Before, the board got into the contracts and personnel discussions, Superintendent Dr.

Tecumseh Approves Plan To Fill Vacant Seat

Ryan Ackerman
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Tecumseh Public Schools Board approved a plan to fill the vacant seat during its meeting held Monday, June 12. The Board has until its July 10 regular meeting to fill seat number 2 which is open after the tragic death of Board President Shawn Fleming.