A line of veterans, Sheriff's deputies and a Gold Star father, David Hendrickson, far right, prepare to place wreaths in honor of those lost in each military branch, POW-MIAs, and Gold Star Families during the Wreaths Across America Ceremony, held at Macomb High School gymnasium on Dec. 13. Also shown are members of the Rolling Ambassadors motorcycle club who would place wreaths on the graves of veterans at Prairie View and Romulus cemeteries following the event. See full cutline below.

The Shawnee High School Cross Country team was recognized for competing at the state competition, during the Dec. 15 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. From left, they are Ayden Ringwald, Jack Timmons, Kain Nenaikita, Conner Brantley, Colby Jones, Joseph Bevel, Booker Dahlman, Emersen Byers, Izayiah New, Coach Bobby Licklider. and Coach Jaylin Stapleton. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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A gift basket filled with items from local businesses was given to the Oklahoma Pork Council by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce to thank the council for choosing Tecumseh as one of seven sites for a Free Pork Lunch event with 300 meals available on Dec. 16. Shown, from left, are four representatives of the OPC, Incoming Chamber President Cama Watts, Gilbert Insurance Owner Suzanne Gilbert, Chamber Executive Director Kim Elliott and OPC Executive Director Kylee Deniz. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

The 'Whoville Express,' pulled by a City of Tecumseh utility truck, makes its way down Broadway in the Grinchmas Parade on Dec. 11. Out of 65 entries, the City of Tecumseh placed first, with Ollie's in second and BancFirst in third, said Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Elliott. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun