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Commissioners hear economic growth update

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Shawnee Forward’s President and CEO Crystal Romanyszyn presented an update to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Feb. 3.“One of the things that we’re very focused on is things that help our existing businesses thrive and also grow,” said Romanyszyn.
Citizen Potawatomi Nation's new Chief of Police, Kyle Webb. Photo provided by CPN

Citizen Potawatomi Nation's new Chief of Police, Kyle Webb. Photo provided by CPN

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Kyle Webb, CPN’s new chief of police

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
By TINA BRIDENSTINE, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information DepartmentCitizen Potawatomi Nation welcomed Kyle Webb as the new chief of police last fall.Webb grew up in McLoud, Oklahoma, where his mother still lives.

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Feb. 10 Election

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Sample ballots are now available for the February 10th Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Pottawatomie County Election Board during normal business hours.
Shane Blankenship started his internship for the last semester of high school. Photo by Cheyanna Dietz, Intern

Shane Blankenship started his internship for the last semester of high school. Photo by Cheyanna Dietz, Intern

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Intern Chronicles

Shane Blankenship
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Shane Blankenship is a new intern at the Countywide & Sun News. He is a senior at Tecumseh High School and he has been a Tecumseh Public School student since entering the sixth grade.He has a passion for football and has been playing the sport since he was in the second grade.

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Community Calendar - Jan. 29 - Feb. 5

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Thursday, 29th Legion Karaoke - 6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm -9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.Grief Support Group every Thurs. 6:30, Non-Denominational/Open to Public held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Shawnee. Questions? Contact Karen @ 405-627-6470.
County Commissioner Melissa Dennis clarified that they posted a notice so that she and Commissioner Abby Thompson could be at the meeting at the same time to express their support for McLoud City Manager Cody Roe at the Jan. McLoud City Council Meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

County Commissioner Melissa Dennis clarified that they posted a notice so that she and Commissioner Abby Thompson could be at the meeting at the same time to express their support for McLoud City Manager Cody Roe at the Jan. McLoud City Council Meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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McLoud City Manager raise passes 3-2

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
City Manager/Public Works Director Cody Roe was on the agenda last month for the council to consider a salary increase based on his Annual Performance Evaluation conducted at the Nov. 20, 2025, Public Meeting.
A dollar will buy you a lot of entertainment at the Oklahoma Baptist University 24-Hour Theatre Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 24. Throughout Friday evening and all day Saturday, the students write, cast, rehearse and finally present their plays at 6 pm on Saturday. Photo provided

A dollar will buy you a lot of entertainment at the Oklahoma Baptist University 24-Hour Theatre Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 24. Throughout Friday evening and all day Saturday, the students write, cast, rehearse and finally present their plays at 6 pm on Saturday. Photo provided

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OBU Theatre to Host 24-Hour Theatre Fundraiser Jan. 24

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre will present its spring 24Hour Theatre Fundraiser on Saturday, January 24, featuring original student-produced short plays created and staged in just one day.Tickets are $1 at the door. Performances will begin at 6 p.m.

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Deadline to request Absentee Ballots is Jan. 26, 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail for the Feb. 10th election is quickly approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 26th.