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County Approves Memorial Tree In Honor of David Hammer

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 1, 2022
A tree will be planted at the new Pottawatomie County Administration building in memory of District Attorney-Elect David Hammer. Hammer won the election for DA on June 28 but passed away just five days later. Chairman Eddie Stackhouse said a group of Shawnee attorneys visited with Dist.
Air Evac Lifeteam Flight Nurse Danielle Siemers, far left, keeps an eye on Tatum Terry, 1, as her mother Jordynn Terry and brother Treyson Terry, 5, all of Shawnee, look at the medical helicopter equipment during Cops n’ Kids on Aug. 27. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Air Evac Lifeteam Flight Nurse Danielle Siemers, far left, keeps an eye on Tatum Terry, 1, as her mother Jordynn Terry and brother Treyson Terry, 5, all of Shawnee, look at the medical helicopter equipment during Cops n’ Kids on Aug. 27. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Cops N’ Kids Returns To About 5,000 Attendees

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Cops N’ Kids was back this year, since having to cancel for the past two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Started in 2017 by Shawnee Police Corporal Vivian Lozano, this was its fourth year. And the public was ready for it. Held at Shawnee’s Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center parking lot on Aug.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Focuses On One-To-One Mentoring

Loren Knight
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma (BBBSOK) - Shawnee is a local nonprofit that has existed in the Shawnee community for over 30 years, that works tirelessly to love on the community’s youth. BBBSOK is a 501-C3 affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
Several hundred OBU students volunteered around the Shawnee community Aug. 22 during Serve Shawnee, an annual community service event held before the beginning of the fall semester, OBU Photo provided

Several hundred OBU students volunteered around the Shawnee community Aug. 22 during Serve Shawnee, an annual community service event held before the beginning of the fall semester, OBU Photo provided

Hundreds Of OBU Students ‘Serve Shawnee’

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Several hundred OBU students, including freshmen, transfers and upperclassmen, as well as OBU employees, spent Monday morning, Aug. 22, serving the Shawnee community.
Nick Atwood (photo by Chris Rettman)

Nick Atwood (photo by Chris Rettman)

Avedis Foundation Names New Board Members

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The Avedis Foundation has announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors, Nick Atwood and Jeff Madison. “Avedis is honored to welcome Nick Atwood and Jeff Madison to serve on the Foundation’s board,” stated Dr. Kathy Laster, president and CEO of Avedis Foundation.
SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Shawnaree Lee, DO

SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Shawnaree Lee, DO

SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Shawnaree Lee, DO

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) Shawnaree Lee, DO. Lee provides lifelong gynecological care, obstetric care, labor and delivery, and post-partum care. Lee is a board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Teachers from CPN’s Child Development Center and after-school program and OSU’s University College of Education and Human Science’s Mixed Reality Laboratory present students certifications for completing a digital technology program. Photo provided by CPN

Teachers from CPN’s Child Development Center and after-school program and OSU’s University College of Education and Human Science’s Mixed Reality Laboratory present students certifications for completing a digital technology program. Photo provided by CPN

Students Blend Virtual, Real Worlds In Afternoon Program

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
By PAIGE WILLETT A STEM education in high school looks much different now than even 20 years ago.
Taylor Marrs, of Tecumseh, third from left, poses during the Junior National Hereford Expo, held in Louisville, KY, July 16-22. Marrs won first place in the Intermediate Division of the Extemporaneous Speech contest. Photo provided.

Taylor Marrs, of Tecumseh, third from left, poses during the Junior National Hereford Expo, held in Louisville, KY, July 16-22. Marrs won first place in the Intermediate Division of the Extemporaneous Speech contest. Photo provided.

Marrs Wins At Banners On The Bluegrass

Taylor Marrs
Thursday, August 25, 2022
By TAYLOR MARRS In addition to exhibitions, Hereford-showing youth competed for numerous special awards during the 2022 VitaFerm Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE), Banners in the Bluegrass, in Louisville, KY.
David Turner, of Tecumseh, is the Chairman of the Beef Quiz Bowl Committee for the Pottawatomie County Cattleman’s Association. The Quiz Bowl will be held on Oct. 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

David Turner, of Tecumseh, is the Chairman of the Beef Quiz Bowl Committee for the Pottawatomie County Cattleman’s Association. The Quiz Bowl will be held on Oct. 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

PCCA To Host First Beef Quiz Bowl On Oct. 22

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Attention, all high school students from Pottawatomie County who wish to win money. The Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association (PCCA) has been planning all year for their inaugural Beef Quiz Bowl to be held at the Tecumseh High School Alumni Center on Oct. 22.
Cooper Kline receives the Ann (Sis) Gilbert award at the 2021 Pottawatomie County Free Fair. The award is presented by the Gilbert family, Randy, Annie Jo, Suzanne, Bryar, Legend and Taycie. Morley Griffith is holding the plaque with all past winners.

Cooper Kline receives the Ann (Sis) Gilbert award at the 2021 Pottawatomie County Free Fair. The award is presented by the Gilbert family, Randy, Annie Jo, Suzanne, Bryar, Legend and Taycie. Morley Griffith is holding the plaque with all past winners.

Fair Begins Sep. 7

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Fair-goers will see the best the county has produced this year. There will be a few new events combined with time-honored events packed into the totally free Pottawatomie County Free Fair.