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State Question 820 Fails

State Question 820 Fails

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State Question 820 Fails

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Oklahoma voted against recreational marijuana Tuesday. It was an emphatic “No” from 74 of the 77 counties. It was more of a not sure, but not right now from Cleveland, Oklahoma, and Tulsa counties.
Coding teacher Krista Farris introduced three of her eighth-grade students in the new App Creator class at Shawnee Middle School, and they explained their projects to the Shawnee Board of Education, March 6. They are, from left, Amaya Townes, Duke Wright and Cooper Dunn. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Coding teacher Krista Farris introduced three of her eighth-grade students in the new App Creator class at Shawnee Middle School, and they explained their projects to the Shawnee Board of Education, March 6. They are, from left, Amaya Townes, Duke Wright and Cooper Dunn. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Shawnee Recognizes Girls Swim Team, Wrestlers, Teachers

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Much of the regular Shawnee Board of Education meeting on March 6 was filled with the recognition of students and teachers. There was much to celebrate. Wrestling Coach Andrew Mc-Cune introduced the wrestlers who placed at regional and state competition.

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Board Approves Purchase Of Chromebooks for Students

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Tecumseh school board met for their regular meeting on March 6 and approved all agenda items, including the purchase of 300 Chromebooks for students to use beginning in the 2023-24 school year. The funds will come from the Pottawatomie County Half-Cent Sales Tax.

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STATE QUESTION ANALYSIS

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
One question will appear on the March 7, 2023, Special Election Ballot. This initiative petition was placed on the ballot by gathering signatures from citizens. The question is reprinted here as it will appear on the ballot followed by a brief summary.

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Voter Registration Deadline Mar. 10 For Apr. 4 Election

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Apr. 4, 2023 Board of Education General and Municipal General Election , Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today.

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Don’t Forget To Vote, Polls Open 7 am, Tuesday, Mar. 7

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2023, for the State Question 820 Special Election. Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary, Patricia Carter, offers these important tips to voters—especially those who will be casting a ballot for the first time.

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Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Thursday, Mar. 2 EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. The SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD monthly meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center at 401 N Bell, just north of 10th and Bell.
Pongo, the rescued Australian Shepherd, keeps his owner, Eli Storie, 10, company. Pongo was adopted from 405 Animal Rescue, which was the recipient of a recent donation from Storie. Photo provided.

Pongo, the rescued Australian Shepherd, keeps his owner, Eli Storie, 10, company. Pongo was adopted from 405 Animal Rescue, which was the recipient of a recent donation from Storie. Photo provided.

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Tecumseh Family Raises Funds For An Animal Rescue

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 2, 2023
It all started with the love of a dog. Ten-yearold Eli Storie, of Tecumseh, and his Australian Shepherd, Pongo, have been best friends ever since Storie and his family fostered the dog with 405 Animal Rescue. It wasn’t long before the Stories adopted Pongo in 2019.
Tecumseh Alumni To Host Fund-Raiser Featuring Qualls’ Barbecue

Tecumseh Alumni To Host Fund-Raiser Featuring Qualls’ Barbecue

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Tecumseh Alumni To Host Fund-Raiser Featuring Qualls’ Barbecue

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Wondering what to have for lunch this Sunday? How does barbecue from awardwinning pit masters sound? David Qualls, THS Class of 1980, and Chris Bennett Qualls, Class of 1983, have been competing on the Kansas City Barbeque Society circuit since 2012.