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Author Joey Perry, right, presents his grandfather, Lloyd Perry, with a proof copy of his memoir, “I Have a Reason: An Autistic Perspective on Bullying.” Perry will have a book launch and signing Dec. 2, 6-7 pm, at The Farmers Daughter Market. Photo provided.

Author Joey Perry, right, presents his grandfather, Lloyd Perry, with a proof copy of his memoir, “I Have a Reason: An Autistic Perspective on Bullying.” Perry will have a book launch and signing Dec. 2, 6-7 pm, at The Farmers Daughter Market. Photo provided.

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Book Launch Friday For Tecumseh Graduate

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Tecumseh 2018 graduate Joey Perry has been through many changes in his life. And everything will be explained in his new memoir, “I Have a Reason: An Autistic Perspective on Bullying.” The 161-page book will be released tomorrow (Dec.

County Approves COVID Hazard Pay

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Pottawatomie County employees should watch for a little extra pay next month. The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved hazard pay for county employees who worked during the 2020 COVID pandemic and are still employed by the county.

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School Board Candidate Filing Begins Monday

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Candidates for the Board of Education in fifteen Pottawatomie County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, December 5th, 2022.
OBU Celebrates Annual Hanging Of The Green, Saturday

OBU Celebrates Annual Hanging Of The Green, Saturday

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OBU Celebrates Annual Hanging Of The Green, Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
OBU will present its 84th annual Hanging of the Green Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the university campus. The entire community is invited to attend the festive and free holiday celebration.
J. Cooper, Don Henson, and Landon Qualls pose with the Scroll of Honor and the Christmas Tree of Remembrance at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh. Cooper Funeral Home will present “A Christmas Keepsake” program in the chapel for the 31st year on Dec. 4 at 2 pm. The families of those served by Cooper this year are invited to attend.

J. Cooper, Don Henson, and Landon Qualls pose with the Scroll of Honor and the Christmas Tree of Remembrance at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh. Cooper Funeral Home will present “A Christmas Keepsake” program in the chapel for the 31st year on Dec. 4 at 2 pm. The families of those served by Cooper this year are invited to attend.

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Cooper Funeral Home Hosts Annual Christmas Keepsake Program

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
For the thirty-first consecutive year, Cooper Funeral Home will present its special memorial program, A Christmas Keepsake. The program will be held at 2:00 pm Sun. afternoon, Dec. 4, in the Chapel of Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral Director J.

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PoGo Hosts National Walkability Expert Mark Fenton

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Pottawatomie Go will be welcoming nationally recognized walkability expert and host of PBS’s America’s Walking, Mark Fenton, on December 6, 2022. Mr. Fenton will be in town as the featured presenter for the Walkability and Advocacy Summit. During his visit, Mr.
Lacey Holt, Executive Director of Legacy Parenting Center, receiving The LIVE UNITED award from Sandy Vanderburg and Casey Bell. Photo provided

Lacey Holt, Executive Director of Legacy Parenting Center, receiving The LIVE UNITED award from Sandy Vanderburg and Casey Bell. Photo provided

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United Way Raises $36K At Masquerade Fundraiser

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The United Way of Pottawatomie County (UWPC) is honored to announce that a total of $36,000 was raised at the United Way Masquerade Fundraiser. The United Way Masquerade took place at The Grand Casino Hotel & Resort on October 11.
Almeda Dyer, age 91, serves Jean Cutting, left, and Claudia Rice during the 17th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 24. Dyer said she usually volunteers at the Golden Age Senior Center and plans to walk in the upcoming Grinchmas parade. Also shown is Dr. Carol Crouch, second from left, who is a tribal liaison with two groups who have sponsored the meal for nine years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Almeda Dyer, age 91, serves Jean Cutting, left, and Claudia Rice during the 17th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 24. Dyer said she usually volunteers at the Golden Age Senior Center and plans to walk in the upcoming Grinchmas parade. Also shown is Dr. Carol Crouch, second from left, who is a tribal liaison with two groups who have sponsored the meal for nine years. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Nearly 1,000 Served At Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 1, 2022
In Tecumseh, there is a group of people who spend part of their Thanksgiving Day volunteering. Some of them have made it a tradition for 17 years, and this year, with the return to a dine-in option, they made the holiday brighter for 997 people.

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Shawnee Will Apply For $1 Million Grant For Depot Repairs

Loren Knight
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Shawnee City Commission voted yes on Monday Nov. 28 to allow city staff to apply for a $1 million grant for additional funding for repairs on the Santa Fe Depot. The board held a special meeting Monday to discuss a resolution.

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The Grinch Is Coming To Tecumseh, Dec. 8

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 1, 2022
People of Tecumseh, be warned, the Grinch is coming to town. On Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6:30 pm, downtown Tecumseh will be the site of the Grinchmas Holiday Parade and Marching Band Contest.