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OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

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OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
High school students exploring a future in nursing will gain hands-on experience this summer at Oklahoma Baptist University’s School of Nursing “Called to Care” Camp, scheduled for July 1517, 2026, on the OBU campus. The camp is open to incoming high school freshmen through seniors.
Director Randall Cole (District 7) recently completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Photo provided by CVEC

Director Randall Cole (District 7) recently completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Photo provided by CVEC

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Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Director Randall Cole completes the Credentialed Cooperative Director

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Seminole, OK- Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce that Director Randall Cole (District 7) has recently completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD) by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
Fichtner Kisses the Pig for United Way

Fichtner Kisses the Pig for United Way

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Fichtner Kisses the Pig for United Way

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Gordon Cooper Technology Center Administrator Ashley Fichtner kisses Nellie, owned by Adalyn Seaton of Tecumseh 4-H, during the Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Swine Show on Feb. 26.
A group of Tecumseh juniors pose with Chase Rutledge and the Storm Chaser from KOCO news during the career fair on March 3. Cheyanna Dietz, THS Intern

A group of Tecumseh juniors pose with Chase Rutledge and the Storm Chaser from KOCO news during the career fair on March 3. Cheyanna Dietz, THS Intern

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Tecumseh High School hosts career fair

Cheyanna Dietz And Shane Blankenship Ths Interns
Thursday, March 5, 2026
On Mar. 3, Tecumseh High School hosted their annual career fair. The fair was organized by Quentin Wireman, and led by his leadership class. Wireman’s leadership students (mostly made up of juniors and seniors) were each given a group of juniors to take on a career tour.
Rep. Dell Kerbs updates attendees at the Feb. 20 Legislative Luncheon about HB 2686 which deals with outstanding payments owed by the state for mental health services and and HB 2687 intended to support mothers and babies after birth. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Rep. Dell Kerbs updates attendees at the Feb. 20 Legislative Luncheon about HB 2686 which deals with outstanding payments owed by the state for mental health services and and HB 2687 intended to support mothers and babies after birth. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Legislators address funding, AI, and literacy

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
At the Feb. 20 Legislative Luncheon held at CPN Cultural Center, Reps. Dell Kerbs, Danny Williams, and Danny Sterling updated constituents on mental health funding, artificial intelligence initiatives, health care reform, and education priorities.
McLoud Mayor Daniel McClure (left) and Major Alan Pinette (right) pose with Sgt. Chris Bacon and Officer Taylor Swanson. Bacon and Swanson were both given commendations for providing life saving treatment to citizens last month, on separate occasions. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

McLoud Mayor Daniel McClure (left) and Major Alan Pinette (right) pose with Sgt. Chris Bacon and Officer Taylor Swanson. Bacon and Swanson were both given commendations for providing life saving treatment to citizens last month, on separate occasions. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Offcers recognized at McLoud meeting

Cheyanna Dietz Ths, Intern
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The McLoud City Council meeting, held on Feb 26 only lasted about 45 minutes.Becky Carpenter was absent from the meeting and the rest of the council approved the consent agenda as well as the Fraternal Order of Police Contract 2026 Continuation Letter without discussion.

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Community Calendar - Feb. 26 - March 5

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, 26thMcLoud City Council 6:30, City HallLegion Karaoke -  6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm -9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.Grief Support Group - every Thurs. 6:30, Non-Denominational/Open to Public held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Shawnee. Q?: Contact Karen @ 405-627-6470.