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Assistant Finance Director Jacob Bussell addresses the Shawnee City Commission. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

Assistant Finance Director Jacob Bussell addresses the Shawnee City Commission. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

State Audit Reveals Tax Revenue Properly Allocated

Loren Knight
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The City of Shawnee Investigative Audit Report released on Mar. 1 identifies only two compliance issues. The report was requested by District Attorney Alan Grubb for the audit period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2020.

Important Events Discussed At Tecumseh School Board

Delaney Brown
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Dumping slime on teachers and trips across the country were key topics at the Tecumseh School Board’s recent meeting held on Mar. 7, 2022. At the Board Meeting, three fundraisers for school activities were approved. The first one was a Snap!
ECU Nursing student Gabriel Rebischke sits patiently while fellow student Suja Shresta practices applying bandages to his arm.

ECU Nursing student Gabriel Rebischke sits patiently while fellow student Suja Shresta practices applying bandages to his arm.

ECU Doubles Accepted Nurse Applicants To Meet Demand

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The East Central University School of Nursing has recently increased the amount of applicants that can be accepted by opening up a second entry point to the nursing program. Doing so helps ECU meet the demand for nursing jobs throughout the state of Oklahoma and beyond.
Randy Gilbert Wins United Way Kiss The Pig Fundraiser

Randy Gilbert Wins United Way Kiss The Pig Fundraiser

Randy Gilbert Wins United Way Kiss The Pig Fundraiser

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Randy Gilbert, of Gilbert & Sons Trucking in Tecumseh and long-time agriculture student supporter, kissed Stitch the six-week-old Duroc piglet during the Swine Show of the Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show on March 3.
Ben And Bonnie Walkingstick Honored

Ben And Bonnie Walkingstick Honored

Ben And Bonnie Walkingstick Honored

News Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Former Seminole State College Regent, Foundation Trustee and longtime supporter Ben Walkingstick and his wife Bonnie were recently recognized at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce banquet by the Oklahoma National Guard with the Thunderbird Medal, honoring their “lifetime of exceptional service.
Chelsey Pearson joins protestors outside the Pottawatomie County Courthouse Friday, Mar. 4. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

Chelsey Pearson joins protestors outside the Pottawatomie County Courthouse Friday, Mar. 4. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

Protestors Share Court Stories

Loren Knight
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
It was a windy afternoon for a protest Friday, Mar. 3, outside of the Pottawatomie County Courthouse. Signs were flying as a small group of citizens shared their testimonies on their experiences with the Pottawatomie and Lincoln County court systems.
Ward 1 City Commissioner Linda Farris contemplates a proposed truck route map during Monday night’s Tecumseh City Council Meeting. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Ward 1 City Commissioner Linda Farris contemplates a proposed truck route map during Monday night’s Tecumseh City Council Meeting. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

City Meeting Dominated By Truck Route Discussions, Public Hearings

Kendra Johnson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
What roads should truckers and 18-wheelers be able to take through the city of Tecumseh? That question occupied almost a half hour (approximately 25 min.) of Monday night’s City Council Regular Meeting, from which Ward 3 Commissioner Don Bradley was absent.
The 2021-2022 Shawnee Building Teachers of the Year were recognized at the March 7 Board of Education meeting. They are, front row from left, Brandy Swinford, Shawnee Early Childhood Center; Thresa Swadley, Jefferson Elementary; Trina Waller, Sequoyah Elementary; Chandra Swisher, Will Rogers Elementary; Kayla Hutcheson, Shawnee Middle School; Dacia Jordan, Shawnee High School; and, Sara Branson, Jim Thorpe Academy. Kacie Hair, of Horace Mann Elementary, was not present. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The 2021-2022 Shawnee Building Teachers of the Year were recognized at the March 7 Board of Education meeting. They are, front row from left, Brandy Swinford, Shawnee Early Childhood Center; Thresa Swadley, Jefferson Elementary; Trina Waller, Sequoyah Elementary; Chandra Swisher, Will Rogers Elementary; Kayla Hutcheson, Shawnee Middle School; Dacia Jordan, Shawnee High School; and, Sara Branson, Jim Thorpe Academy. Kacie Hair, of Horace Mann Elementary, was not present. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Board Honors Swim Team, Teachers Of The Year

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Shawnee Board of Education meeting on March 7 featured two groups of special guests. First, the Shawnee High School Swim Team was honored, and two swimmers led the invocation and the pledge. Sophomore Clara Timmons gave the invocation, and junior Ethan Oller led the flag salute.

Scholarships Available

News Staff
Thursday, March 3, 2022
High school seniors who plan to pursue a career in health care are invited to apply for scholarships offered by the Volunteers at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee. The Volunteers are proud to offer two scholarship opportunities, a $1000 and a $2000 scholarship.