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Tecumseh Public Schools Board President Todd Kennedy swears in newly appointed board member Nicole Sanchez. Sanchez will fill Seat 2. Countywide & Sun/Ryan Ackerman

Tecumseh Public Schools Board President Todd Kennedy swears in newly appointed board member Nicole Sanchez. Sanchez will fill Seat 2. Countywide & Sun/Ryan Ackerman

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Tecumseh School Board Appoints Sanchez To Fill Vacant Seat

Ryan Ackerman
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
After two weeks of taking applications and a nearly two-hour deliberation, the Tecumseh School Board appointed Nicole Sanchez to School Board Seat #2. Immediately after, Board President Todd Kennedy swore in Sanchez, she took her seat and voted on all remaining agenda items.
Preserving Life In Poetry: Shawnee Man Publishes Collection

Preserving Life In Poetry: Shawnee Man Publishes Collection

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Preserving Life In Poetry: Shawnee Man Publishes Collection

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Ronald Young, of Shawnee, doesn’t consider himself a poet. He wasn’t inspired to write until six years ago. At that time, he needed a present for his golfers’ group’s “dirty Santa” gift exchange party, and he decided to write an acrostic poem for the host couple.
Tecumseh American Legion Hosts Flag Retirement

Tecumseh American Legion Hosts Flag Retirement

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Tecumseh American Legion Hosts Flag Retirement

Valerie Scott
Thursday, June 22, 2023
When American flags can no longer stand our damaging Oklahoma winds, they are given a special ceremony to honor their retirement. After serving as a true reminder of our American freedom, flags are burned in a formal ceremony.
Shawnee American Legion Needs Help With Building * Photos provided.

Shawnee American Legion Needs Help With Building * Photos provided.

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Shawnee American Legion Needs Help With Building

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 22, 2023
One organization that is usually busy helping veterans is in need of help themselves. American Legion Post 16 in Shawnee took major structural damage from the tornadoes on April 19.

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Tecumseh Accepting Letters For Vacant School Board Seat

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 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...
Library Presents Yoga With Alpacas, FBC Tecumseh Hosts

Library Presents Yoga With Alpacas, FBC Tecumseh Hosts

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Library Presents Yoga With Alpacas, FBC Tecumseh Hosts

Valerie Scott
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Over the past week, The Pioneer Library held multiple events, including Yoga With Alpacas, Superhero Roundup, and Muttigrees. The Tecumseh First Baptist Church on Broadway welcomed the local library for one of its weekly Summer Learning events.
Hope Can Be Taught, Learned, Restored; Find Your Hope

Hope Can Be Taught, Learned, Restored; Find Your Hope

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Hope Can Be Taught, Learned, Restored; Find Your Hope

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 22, 2023
What is Hope? Is Hope a feeling that we have? Or is Hope a way of thinking? As Shawnee recovers from the April tornado, many of us are dealing daily with the depression, anxiety, and stress of the situation. But there is still a glimmer of hope.
Pott. County Book & Office Supply, at 109 E. Main in Shawnee, has significant damage after the April 19 tornadoes. The western wall on the second and third stories was blown out, and part of the storefront window was broken, as was a second-story window. Also, a large pile of bricks from the 1907 building now fill the area next to it. Owners Terry and Mary Webb are waiting on their insurance's structural engineer report on the building to determine if they should make repairs.

Pott. County Book & Office Supply, at 109 E. Main in Shawnee, has significant damage after the April 19 tornadoes. The western wall on the second and third stories was blown out, and part of the storefront window was broken, as was a second-story window. Also, a large pile of bricks from the 1907 building now fill the area next to it. Owners Terry and Mary Webb are waiting on their insurance's structural engineer report on the building to determine if they should make repairs.

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Pott. Co. Book Store Awaits Engineer’s Report For Next Steps

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, June 22, 2023
The tornado that made its way through downtown Shawnee on April 19 blew off several roofs and knocked out the power for all. But it seemed to single out one building more than the others. Pott. County Book and Office Supply at 109 E.
Rush Swears In As Commissioner Minutes Before Meeting

Rush Swears In As Commissioner Minutes Before Meeting

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Rush Swears In As Commissioner Minutes Before Meeting

Valerie Scott
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Greg Rush, the new County Commissioner for Dist. 2, joined his first official Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioner meeting on Tuesday, June 20. The recently elected official gave a small introduction at Tuesday’s meeting.