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CORRECTION:

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
In an article on the Tecumseh City Council meeting on Sept. 6, it was stated that proceeds from a spOKeLAHOMA bike race “in February will be donated to Tecumseh Early Childhood Center and Barnard Elementary to benefit children’s literacy.

County Approves Buddy Anderson As Interim Treasurer

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to name Buddy Anderson as the interim County Treasurer. In the resignation letter accepted by the board last week, current County Treasurer Wendy Mangus recommended Anderson for the position.

Blood Emergency Readiness Corps Reaches Milestone

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The National Program Founded by Local Leader and Other Blood Center Executives Marks Its First Anniversary (Sept. 12, 2022) Oklahoma Blood Institute, along with 32 blood centers across the United States, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the nation’s first emergency blood reserve.
Callie Jane Hart, 8, reacts with surprise at being presented the crown for Junior Miss Frontier Days by 2021 Junior Miss Contessa Boatman during the Pageant on Sept. 11 at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium. Also shown are Junior contestants Ember McPherson, 9, and Paetyn Fields, 10. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Callie Jane Hart, 8, reacts with surprise at being presented the crown for Junior Miss Frontier Days by 2021 Junior Miss Contessa Boatman during the Pageant on Sept. 11 at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium. Also shown are Junior contestants Ember McPherson, 9, and Paetyn Fields, 10. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Frontier Days Pageant Brings Musical Number Back

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 15, 2022
After the recognition of 9/11 and the Pledge of Allegiance, the Frontier Days Pageant opened with a musical number called “Western Boogie.” Eighteen contestants in the Tot, Junior and Miss divisions danced to a country song, dressed in western attire.

TPS Approves Upgrades For Transportation Safety

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Tecumseh School Board approved new software that will notify parents and guardians when bus riders get off the bus. The board convened at the Early Childhood Center on Monday, Sept. 12, to discuss and vote on various school policies for the 20222023 school year.
Tecumseh firefighters race the clock in the Bucket Brigade event of the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. Shown, from left, are Connor Franetovich, Zac Stephenson, Eddie Kidney, and on the ladder, Caden Shirey. Watching from the background is Preston Hurst. The event is organized by rural fire coordinator and retired Shawnee firefighter Paul Simpson, and has been since 1996. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh firefighters race the clock in the Bucket Brigade event of the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. Shown, from left, are Connor Franetovich, Zac Stephenson, Eddie Kidney, and on the ladder, Caden Shirey. Watching from the background is Preston Hurst. The event is organized by rural fire coordinator and retired Shawnee firefighter Paul Simpson, and has been since 1996. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Firefighters From Across The County Compete For Annual Bragging Rights At The Pott. County Free Fair

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 15, 2022

Aerospace, eSports Programs Successful

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Two new programs at Shawnee High School were reported on by Principal Matt Johnson at the Shawnee Board of Education meeting, Sept. 12. Johnson said the Aerospace program has 41 students who can either learn to be a certified drone pilot or a certified aircraft pilot.

COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS • COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

News Staff
Thursday, September 8, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. The following members were present: Eddie Stackhouse, Chairman, Randy Thomas and Melissa Dennis, Members, Raeshel Flewallen, County Clerk.