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Earlsboro Alumni Holds Short Meeting Before Banquet

After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Earlsboro Alumni Reunion was held Saturday, June 11, 2022. Alumni toured the school buildings reminiscing about past school days. A Cornhole Tournament was held that morning, with the Carter family winning.

City Council Discusses $6 Million Grant At Special Meeting

Tecumseh City Council held a special meeting on July 12, 2022, in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss and vote on two new agenda items. The council discussed the $600,000.00 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award for the sewer line replacement project.
McLoud's Redskin Regiment Band performs in the Blackberry Festival parade on July 9. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

McLoud's Redskin Regiment Band performs in the Blackberry Festival parade on July 9. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Thousands Attend McLoud’s Blackberry Festival

A rough estimate of 20,000 to 30,000 people attended the McLoud Blackberry Festival on July 8-9, according to McLoud Chamber of Commerce Office Manager Melanie Krause.
VFW Auxiliary member Justine Martin, right, points out the free hot dogs following the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee.

VFW Auxiliary member Justine Martin, right, points out the free hot dogs following the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee.

USS Oklahoma Remembered at Shawnee Independence Day Ceremony

VFW Auxiliary member Justine Martin, right, points out the free hot dogs following the Oklahoma Veterans Memorial Committee Independence Day ceremony on July 4 at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee.
Marcos Maldonado, a phlebotomist-apheresis technician, draws blood from Jeromy Sowder, of Pink, at the annual Tecumseh Community Blood Drive, organized by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce and held at American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260 on June 27.

Marcos Maldonado, a phlebotomist-apheresis technician, draws blood from Jeromy Sowder, of Pink, at the annual Tecumseh Community Blood Drive, organized by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce and held at American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260 on June 27.

Tecumseh Community Blood Drive Draws 33 Donors

Marcos Maldonado, a phlebotomist-apheresis technician, draws blood from Jeromy Sowder, of Pink, at the annual Tecumseh Community Blood Drive, organized by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce and held at American Legion Hill-Huett Post 260 on June 27.
Thirty members of Shawnee’s Spinning Spools Quilt Guild attended Quilt Camp, which was held June 24-26 at the Shawnee Masonic Lodge. The theme for this camp was patriotic quilts. Photo provided.

Thirty members of Shawnee’s Spinning Spools Quilt Guild attended Quilt Camp, which was held June 24-26 at the Shawnee Masonic Lodge. The theme for this camp was patriotic quilts. Photo provided.

Spinning Spools Hosts Tri-Annual Quilt Camp

It’s not just kids who attend summer camp. It’s also for those who love to sew and quilt. Thirty members of Shawnee’s Spinning Spools Quilt Guild recently attended their tri-annual Quilt Camp, June 24-26 from 8 am-10 pm, at the Shawnee Masonic Lodge.

SSC Spring Honor Roll Students

Spring Honor Roll Recognizes SSC Students Seminole State College has released the names of honor roll students for the 2022 spring semester.

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Thursday, July 7 EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. SPINNING SPOOLS QUILT GUILD - 7 pm, Senior Center at 410 N. Bell, just north of 10th and Bell. All persons who might be interested in learning the art of piecing or quilting quilts are welcome.