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Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, and Gov. Kevin Stitt on the scene of tornado destruction in Shawnee. Photo provided

Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, and Gov. Kevin Stitt on the scene of tornado destruction in Shawnee. Photo provided

Kerbs Shares Resources for Tornado Affected Constituents

Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, urged Shawnee residents affected by Wednesday’s tornadoes and severe weather to access available local and state resources. “The destruction suffered in Shawnee and the surrounding community on Wednesday was devastating,” Kerbs said.

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Thursday 27th MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. LEGION DANCE — 7:00 pm, American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. Friday 28th COMMUNITY DINNER — 6-8 pm, Revive Free Will Baptist Church, 121 N.
Tecumseh Graduate Is Twice National Champion On College Shooting Team - Shown here with ACUI trophy

Tecumseh Graduate Is Twice National Champion On College Shooting Team - Shown here with ACUI trophy

Tecumseh Graduate Is Twice National Champion On College Shooting Team

Two years ago, Dawson Arnett was the first Tecumseh High School senior to sign a letter of intent for the shooting sports. Fast forward to last month, and he was competing with the Connors State College (CSC) Shooting Sports Team at two national meets.

OBU Tornado Relief Fund

Tornado clean-up and recovery efforts have been ongoing at Oklahoma Baptist University since the Shawnee, Okla., campus was hit by a tornado Wednesday, April 19. While there was substantial damage to every building on Bison Hill, we are thankful for God’s protection, as no one was injured on campus.

Kinetic By Windstream Provides Restoration

The tornado that struck the Shawnee area on April 20 did extensive damage to the region’s communications networks, causing a voice and internet outage impacting Kinetic by Windstream customers in Tecumseh.
A Shawnee citizen sweeps and clears debris from in front of the Pott County Book Store in downtown Shawnee following the tornado Wednesday night. The front glass of the store as well as the west wall on the second floor was busted out or ripped from the building. Photo provided

A Shawnee citizen sweeps and clears debris from in front of the Pott County Book Store in downtown Shawnee following the tornado Wednesday night. The front glass of the store as well as the west wall on the second floor was busted out or ripped from the building. Photo provided

CPN Serves Community Following April 19 Tornado

More than 20 emergency management units and agencies responded to the EF0 tornado, which left a wave of destruction across Shawnee on April 19.
After the tornadoes on April 19, some of the 16 horses at One Day Ranch Rescue graze in the front pasture, beyond a pile of debris from trees. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

After the tornadoes on April 19, some of the 16 horses at One Day Ranch Rescue graze in the front pasture, beyond a pile of debris from trees. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel’s 1 Day Ranch Rescue Works Toward Tornado Recovery

April 19 was a usual evening at the 1 Day Ranch Rescue, in Bethel. The 64 animals in their care had their nighttime feeding; horses were stalled or pastured; and last minute birthday preparations were being made.
A tornado tore through Pottawatomie County Wednesday, Apr. 19, leaving massive destruction in its path. The Boom-a-Rang located on MacArthur was in the path and received catastrophic damage, but the nostalgic photos still hang on the wal inside the building. See more photos on pages B4 and B5 Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

A tornado tore through Pottawatomie County Wednesday, Apr. 19, leaving massive destruction in its path. The Boom-a-Rang located on MacArthur was in the path and received catastrophic damage, but the nostalgic photos still hang on the wal inside the building. See more photos on pages B4 and B5 Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Tornadoes Tear Through Shawnee And County

One week after tornadoes tore through communities in Pottawatomie County, businesses are beginning to re-open, but there is still a lot of work left to do. A lot of work has been completed with new poles placed, lines run and trees moved to the curb. And, as of Tuesday morning, Apr.