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The May 4 tornado in Maud cuts across a field near the District 3 County Barn in Maud. Photo by Jeremiah Fletcher

The May 4 tornado in Maud cuts across a field near the District 3 County Barn in Maud. Photo by Jeremiah Fletcher

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Four Tornadoes Tear Through County

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Pottawatomie County had four confirmed tornadoes on Wednesday, May 4. All four were in Commissioner Eddie Stackhouse’s district. Stackhouse said he saw one as it came very close to his home near Maud, but he was out checking the damage as soon as it passed.
Keeping Kids Safe And Connected To Their Heritage

Keeping Kids Safe And Connected To Their Heritage

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Keeping Kids Safe And Connected To Their Heritage

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
While many people spend the early part of their lives dreaming of and preparing for their future career, some fall into it by happenstance. Indian child welfare specialist Josh Howell is a perfect example.
Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey opens the luncheon with high school students interested in a teaching career. Photo provided

Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey opens the luncheon with high school students interested in a teaching career. Photo provided

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TPS Holds Future Teachers Recruiting Lunch

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Recognizing the need to begin recruiting students into the teaching profession early, Tecumseh Public Schools held their first Future Teachers of Tecumseh Luncheon on Wednesday, April 27.

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Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Thursday, May 5 EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. SHAWNEE LIONS CLUB – noon, Santa Fe Cattle Co. If you would like to join the Shawnee Lions Club please contact us at PO Box 1452, Shawnee, OK 74801-1452 or email lion@shawneeoklions.

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Master Gardeners Plant Sale, May 7

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Multi-County Master Gardeners in cooperation with the Pottawatomie County OSU Extension Office will hold their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. The plant sale will be held in the parking area of the Pottawatomie County OSU Extension Center, 14001 Acme Road, Shawnee, OK.
The Shawnee Board of Education honored those school employees who are retiring this year at their May 2 meeting. Shown, front row from left, are John Stell, Pam Hodges, Sharon Ferguson, Brenda Webb, Steve Maple, Todd Boyer and Kristi Heilaman. The board members in the back row are Turner Bass, Larry Walker, Keith Sandlin, Clif Harden, April Stobbe, and Kristen Wilson. Those retirees not pictured are Donna Hibler, Patricia Koehler, Pamela Sparks, Vera Elrod, Norma Neely, Beverly Permetter and Pam Woods.

The Shawnee Board of Education honored those school employees who are retiring this year at their May 2 meeting. Shown, front row from left, are John Stell, Pam Hodges, Sharon Ferguson, Brenda Webb, Steve Maple, Todd Boyer and Kristi Heilaman. The board members in the back row are Turner Bass, Larry Walker, Keith Sandlin, Clif Harden, April Stobbe, and Kristen Wilson. Those retirees not pictured are Donna Hibler, Patricia Koehler, Pamela Sparks, Vera Elrod, Norma Neely, Beverly Permetter and Pam Woods.

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Fourteen Retiring From SPS, New Athletic Director Hired

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Shawnee Public School retirees were given a reception at the administration building before the May 2 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Those retirees in attendance were John Stell, Pam Hodges, Sharon Ferguson, Brenda Webb, Steve Maple, Todd Boyer and Kristi Heilaman.
Shawnee Little Theatre’s “Legally Blonde: The Musical” cheerleaders and company are pictured left to right, back row: Royce Thompson, Bruce Fry and Guy Johnson; middle row: Juliette Souders, Madison Auld, Abby Morris-Sherman, Harper Morris and Morgan Arnold; and kneeling: Maggie Sherman and DezaRae Simmons. The play performs May 12-21 at the community theatre.

Shawnee Little Theatre’s “Legally Blonde: The Musical” cheerleaders and company are pictured left to right, back row: Royce Thompson, Bruce Fry and Guy Johnson; middle row: Juliette Souders, Madison Auld, Abby Morris-Sherman, Harper Morris and Morgan Arnold; and kneeling: Maggie Sherman and DezaRae Simmons. The play performs May 12-21 at the community theatre.

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SLT’s Season Finale, ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ Begins May 12

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
In Shawnee Little Theatre’s season finale, a sorority girl takes on Harvard Law School and the judicial system to win back her boyfriend and discover her passion for the law helps her stay true to herself.

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County Approves Purchase of Two New Generator Light Towers

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of two generator light towers for the Emergency Management office during the meeting Monday, May 2. Three bids were received and reviewed. Native Energy Source submitted a bid for $39,850, Wanco Inc.
Craig MacIntyre with spOKeLAHOMA speaks to Tecumseh City Council about the Fenrir Unchaind event he is putting together for June 4. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Craig MacIntyre with spOKeLAHOMA speaks to Tecumseh City Council about the Fenrir Unchaind event he is putting together for June 4. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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spOKeLAHOMA Brings New Events To Town

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 5, 2022
A new event will be held in Tecumseh on June 4. Craig MacIntye with spOKeLAHOMA received approval from the Tecumseh City Council Monday to close Broadway for Fenrir Unchaind, a bicyclers race, on the first Saturday in June for the event.
Shawnee Sister Cities are introduced to the Shawnee City Commissioners. The delegates will not get to travel to Nikaho this summer but hope to join next year’s delegation. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

Shawnee Sister Cities are introduced to the Shawnee City Commissioners. The delegates will not get to travel to Nikaho this summer but hope to join next year’s delegation. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

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Sister Cities Delegates Introduced To Shawnee City Board

Loren Knight
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Approval was made at the Monday, May 2 Shawnee City Commission meeting for the adoption of an Anti-Displacement Plan. The request for this plan was made as it is required by the Department of Commerce in order to be compliant as a recipient for the CDBG-CV2 grant.