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Shawnee FFA Advisor Jordan Miller introduces Desiree Mcanally, Makayla Gonzales and Eva Webb who received multiple Career Passports at the recent State FFA Convention. Miller also spoke about an award and grants received by her and fellow advisor Chase Ferguson during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on June 5. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee FFA Advisor Jordan Miller introduces Desiree Mcanally, Makayla Gonzales and Eva Webb who received multiple Career Passports at the recent State FFA Convention. Miller also spoke about an award and grants received by her and fellow advisor Chase Ferguson during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on June 5. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee FFA Students, All-Staters Recognized At Board Meeting

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Three Shawnee FFA students were recognized for receiving Career Passports, during the June 5 Shawnee Board of Education meeting.
Terry Gregory

Terry Gregory

Q&A, District 2 County Commissioner Candidates

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Four candidates for the Dist. 2 Pottawatomie County Commissioner race are on the ballot for election Tuesday, June 13. Terry Gregory, Scott Hawkins, Greg Rush, and John Stanley are the candidates running for the Dist. 2 seat. The Countywide & Sun sent a few questions to all of the candidates.
Linda, the new switch engine locomotive, arrived at CPN’s Iron Horse Industrial Park in February. The train will help further economic growth in the region. Photo provided

Linda, the new switch engine locomotive, arrived at CPN’s Iron Horse Industrial Park in February. The train will help further economic growth in the region. Photo provided

New Train Brings Opportunities To Iron Horse

Tina Bridenstine,
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s new switch engine locomotive arrived in February, and the equipment brings with it opportunity for further economic growth and expansion at the Tribe’s Iron Horse Industrial Park. Director of Economic Development Dr.

Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Thursday 1st EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD - 7 pm, Senior Center at 400 N. Bell. June’s program will be on “Flower Garden” quilt top show and tell. All people who might be interested in learning the art of piecing or quilting quilts are welcomed.
Tecumseh Fire Chief and former U.S. Navy BU3 Rhett Banks speaks about a friend who lost his life in Iraq during the Memorial Day service at Tecumseh Cemetery on May 29. Listening behind him are Scout Robby Byrd, 13, and American Legion Post 260 Adjutant William Gammage. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Fire Chief and former U.S. Navy BU3 Rhett Banks speaks about a friend who lost his life in Iraq during the Memorial Day service at Tecumseh Cemetery on May 29. Listening behind him are Scout Robby Byrd, 13, and American Legion Post 260 Adjutant William Gammage. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Memorial Day Services Held At Tecumseh, Fairview Cemeteries

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 1, 2023
“They fought for our freedoms with their blood and with their lives,” said Tecumseh Fire Chief Rhett Banks. “They are the extraordinary who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live and have the freedoms we have today.
Preston Fry is being honored with the Robert E. Gard Superior Volunteer Award by the American Association of Community Theatre. Photo provided

Preston Fry is being honored with the Robert E. Gard Superior Volunteer Award by the American Association of Community Theatre. Photo provided

Shawnee Little Theatre Volunteer To Receive National Award

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Preston Fry of Shawnee, Oklahoma, is being honored with the Robert E. Gard Superior Volunteer Award by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT).
Chad Larman, Pottawatomie County’s Director for Emergency Management, presenting recognition awards to Melissa Dennis and Abby Thompson, the County Commissioners for Pottawatomie County during the weekly Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, May 30th. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Chad Larman, Pottawatomie County’s Director for Emergency Management, presenting recognition awards to Melissa Dennis and Abby Thompson, the County Commissioners for Pottawatomie County during the weekly Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, May 30th. Countywide & Sun/Valerie Scott

Agencies Awarded For Services During Tornado

Valerie Scott
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Several local agencies were recognized for their services regarding the tornado emergencies and damage from April 19. Chad Larman, Pottawatomie County’s Emergency Management Director, presented these awards during the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, May 30.
District Attorney Adam Panter talks about the change he is trying to bring to Pottawatomie and Lincoln county, during the Joint Legislative Luncheon Friday, May 26. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

District Attorney Adam Panter talks about the change he is trying to bring to Pottawatomie and Lincoln county, during the Joint Legislative Luncheon Friday, May 26. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Interesting Information At Legislative Luncheon

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Shawnee Forward and Tecumseh Chamber joined together to bring a lot of great information to attendees of the Joint Legislative Luncheon held Friday, May 26, at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Center.