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Members of the Bethel High School Jazz Band perform, led by Steve Smith, during the 7th Annual Bethel Band Boosters Car Show on April 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Members of the Bethel High School Jazz Band perform, led by Steve Smith, during the 7th Annual Bethel Band Boosters Car Show on April 8. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Band Boosters Hold 7th Annual Car Show

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 13, 2023
For the seventh year, the western parking lot of Bethel High School was filled with colorful cars, trucks, and motorcycles, and the Bethel Jazz Band could be heard performing.

“We’re Here For Good” Nomination Deadline Tomorrow

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Avedis Foundation reminds the public of its approaching April 14 deadline for nominations for the Michelle Briggs “We’re Here for Good” Service Award, created as an annual recognition of an individual who has provided exemplary service to the community.

A $6 Rate Increase Approved For Tecumseh Utilities

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Tecumseh City Council officials met last Monday, April 3, for a regular meeting, approving several construction and improvement agenda items. For those who utilize Tecumseh utilities, a $6.00 fee will be added to the monthly utilities payment starting June 30, 2023.
Retired Asher Baseball Coach Murl Bowen was recently one of three honored at a Silo baseball game for being in the top 10 with the most wins nationwide. The other two were his nephews, Billy Jack Bowen and Randy Bowen. The elder Bowen had an all-time record of 2,115-349 from 1959 to 1998. He poses here with his 2023 Prep Nation Lifetime Achievement Award and his Prep Nation GOAT Award. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Retired Asher Baseball Coach Murl Bowen was recently one of three honored at a Silo baseball game for being in the top 10 with the most wins nationwide. The other two were his nephews, Billy Jack Bowen and Randy Bowen. The elder Bowen had an all-time record of 2,115-349 from 1959 to 1998. He poses here with his 2023 Prep Nation Lifetime Achievement Award and his Prep Nation GOAT Award. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pottawatomie Profiles

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Murl Bowen, of Asher, has led a life dedicated to baseball. He grew up playing baseball in Little League, high school and college. And he achieved great success in the 39 years he coached baseball at Asher High School.
Children in the 7-8 age group pick up plastic eggs during the Tecumseh EGGsperience and Block Party on April 8. The event was organized by volunteers at Tecumseh First Assembly of God and held in the empty lot at South 4th and East Washington streets. Pastor Don Jonker said they were prepared with 7,000 filled plastic eggs, and estimates they hosted between 300 and 350 children. See additional photos on page A7. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Children in the 7-8 age group pick up plastic eggs during the Tecumseh EGGsperience and Block Party on April 8. The event was organized by volunteers at Tecumseh First Assembly of God and held in the empty lot at South 4th and East Washington streets. Pastor Don Jonker said they were prepared with 7,000 filled plastic eggs, and estimates they hosted between 300 and 350 children. See additional photos on page A7. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh First Assembly Hosts An EGGsperience For All Ages

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Barnard Elementary LEGO Savages received the Core Values Award during a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifying Event at Gordon Cooper Technology Center last fall. Because of that, they have now been invited to represent Oklahoma at the FIRST LEGO League World Festival, in Houston, April 19-22. The team includes Jude LaChappell, Stetson Smith, Emory Cox, Cameron Thompson, Austin Qualls and Landon Williams, plus Team Mentor Mardesia Finch. Photo provided.

The Barnard Elementary LEGO Savages received the Core Values Award during a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifying Event at Gordon Cooper Technology Center last fall. Because of that, they have now been invited to represent Oklahoma at the FIRST LEGO League World Festival, in Houston, April 19-22. The team includes Jude LaChappell, Stetson Smith, Emory Cox, Cameron Thompson, Austin Qualls and Landon Williams, plus Team Mentor Mardesia Finch. Photo provided.

LEGO Savages Invited To FIRST Robotics World Festival

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Later this month, the Barnard Elementary LEGO Savages team will be traveling to Houston, TX, to represent Oklahoma at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) World Festival.

St. Anthony Hospital Implements TeamBirth Program

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
A new labor and delivery model, Team-Birth, was recently implemented in the Joyful Beginnings department at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee. TeamBirth is an innovative approach to improve communication and teamwork in childbirth and improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Shawnee PD Receives Crisis Grant

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Shawnee Police Department has recently received a Crisis Intervention Team grant from the Department of Justice. The goal of the grant is to place mental health professionals at the scene for first contact with people who are in crisis and to offer referrals to those in need of assistance.
Hawkins Announces County Commissioner Candidacy

Hawkins Announces County Commissioner Candidacy

Hawkins Announces County Commissioner Candidacy

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Scott Hawkins is a Republican candidate for Pottawatomie County Commissioner for District 2, which encompasses a large area that includes Asher, Bethel Acres, Brooksville, Macomb, McLoud, Shawnee, Tecumseh, Tribbey, and Wanette.