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Luna, a Great Pyrenees and Bethel's town dog, gets a pat from a child during her "farewell tour" at Bethel High School on June 30. Countywide & Sun/Ryan Ackerman

Luna, a Great Pyrenees and Bethel's town dog, gets a pat from a child during her "farewell tour" at Bethel High School on June 30. Countywide & Sun/Ryan Ackerman

Bethel Says Goodbye To The Town Dog, Luna

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The Bethel community gathered to say goodbye to Luna, the town’s beloved Great Pyrenees, on Friday, June 30 at her farewell tour at Bethel High School. Community members old and young gathered in the high school parking lot on Friday morning celebrating Luna’s life.
FUB To Host 40East Men’s Leadership Breakfast

FUB To Host 40East Men’s Leadership Breakfast

FUB To Host 40East Men’s Leadership Breakfast

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Beginning this month, First United and the Gordon Cooper Technology Center in partnership with Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County is hosting the first 40East Men’s Leadership Breakfast.

Budget Break Down On Transportation Funding

Sen. Roger Thompson
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Here in Oklahoma, one of the main topics of conversation is the weather, but I’d say transportation is right after that. People want to know when a road they rely on is going to be repaired, or how long before all the darn road construction is finally done.

Donate Blood, Be A Hero

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Be a Hero with Oklahoma Blood Institute and help maintain blood supply for local hospitals this summer. As the summer progresses you have the chance to be a lifesaving hero, as Oklahoma Blood Institute has an immediate need for blood donors.

Reminder For Party Affiliation Changes

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Oklahomans who want to change party affiliation can do so, but need to be aware that the change will not take place until September 1st, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today.
Screening of “The Ritz” Draws A Good Crowd To The Ritz

Screening of “The Ritz” Draws A Good Crowd To The Ritz

Screening of “The Ritz” Draws A Good Crowd To The Ritz

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, July 14, 2022
About 300 people gathered at the Ritz Theater in Shawnee on Friday, July 8, for a private screening of the short film called “The Ritz.” For writer and director, Allex Tarr, who grew up in Shawnee, it was the culmination of a dream and a tribute to her grandparents’ love story.

City Of Tecumseh Receives Award

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
The Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma, Inc. (MESO} announces that the City of Tecumseh is recognized for Outstanding Achievement in the association’s annual Electric Operations and Reliability Competition.
Kipps Honored As Outstanding Senior

Kipps Honored As Outstanding Senior

Kipps Honored As Outstanding Senior

News Staff
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Tecumseh High School anatomy and physiology teacher Robin Haworth (left) congratulates Elizabeth Kipps, an Academic All-Stater from Tecumseh, during the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic Awards Banquet, held recently in Oklahoma City.