SEPTEMBER 2022

Three suspects are in custody for murder in the first degree. Suspects Brian Locke, Christopher Kaker and Namer Holbert are all being held for murder in the first degree. A tree will be planted at the new Pottawatomie County Administration building in memory of District Attorney-Elect David Hammer.

October 2022

Dale senior Kash VanBrunt holds the Class A State Championship trophy high above his head, after the Dale Pirates Fall Baseball Team won against Silo, 18-11, on Oct. 8, at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

November 2022

The Shawnee Boys Volleyball JV Team won the Oklahoma Boys High School Volleyball Championships on Oct. 30 at Union Freshman Academy in Tulsa.

December 2022

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. Nearly 1,000 meals were served.

January 2022

Bethel teacher Kerry Ingersoll directs one of her kindergarten students on Jan. 6. Ingersoll is one of 12 nominees for Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year for 2022. She has been teaching for 16 years and feels strongly about helping her students deal with the trauma in their lives.

Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive

The first-ever Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive was a huge success. Receiving 751 toys, the department was able to distribute gifts to 162.

Dear Santa............

Miss Shatto’s Class, Tecumseh Early Childhood Center Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Mr. Potato Head! Love, Brec Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like makeup and a doll! Love, Caroline Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a giant shark toy that has a remote control!

Shawnee Police Department Receives Crisis Intervention Team Grant

It was announced at the City Commission Meeting on Dec. 19 that the Shawnee Police Department was awarded a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Grant totaling $347,000.00.

What Are The Signs Of Frostbite, And What To Do If Suspected

Temperatures are predicted to fall dangerously low this week in Oklahoma! While many of us are preparing our homes for winter weather, it’s important to take care of ourselves, too, including knowing about frostbite.