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School Board members and superintendents from Shawnee, Gordon Cooper and Wanette, who were in attendance, pose with the County Commissioners who declared January School Board Recognition Month at the Commission meeting on Jan. 20. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

School Board members and superintendents from Shawnee, Gordon Cooper and Wanette, who were in attendance, pose with the County Commissioners who declared January School Board Recognition Month at the Commission meeting on Jan. 20. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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United Acts of Kindness Month proclaimed for February

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Pottawatomie County Commissioners proclaimed January as School Board Recognition Month during their Jan. 20 meeting. Many school board members, as well as a few superintendents, were in attendance and had their photo taken with the commissioners.
Dr. Jacob Borgsmiller spoke against the rezoning of the property on Independence Street, across from Sequoyah school. He sited traffic concerns and worried the public might not have been properly notified of the rezoning request. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Dr. Jacob Borgsmiller spoke against the rezoning of the property on Independence Street, across from Sequoyah school. He sited traffic concerns and worried the public might not have been properly notified of the rezoning request. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee defers and denies rezoning items

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Glenn Peck gave a report on the Salvation Army bell ringers during public comments. He was happy to report they raised $106,560 this past year, versus $23,000 in 2024.A request for a preliminary plat for Northcreek Villas, a replat of Northcreek Manor Case No.
Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch

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Winter Storm Watch

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Friday afternoon through early Sunday, along with an Extreme Cold Watch late Friday night through Saturday morning.Heavy mixed precipitation is possible, with snow accumulations of four inches or more likely in some areas.

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Community Calendar - Jan. 22-29

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Thursday, 22nd McLoud City Council 6:30, City Hall 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. Q?: Contact Karen @ 405-627-6470.
Superintendent Robert Kinsey passes out certificates of appreciation to Tecumseh School Board members for School Board Appreciation Month during the January meeting. Present were: Nicole Sanchez, Iva Bingham, Dylan Hayes and Lance Phelps. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Superintendent Robert Kinsey passes out certificates of appreciation to Tecumseh School Board members for School Board Appreciation Month during the January meeting. Present were: Nicole Sanchez, Iva Bingham, Dylan Hayes and Lance Phelps. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Lola C. Durham recipients selected

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
A vote to select recipients of the Teacher Recognition Awards for the 2025-2026 school year was tallied at the Jan. 12 Tecumseh School Board meeting. A representative from the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce and the Tecumseh Alumni Association also had the opportunity to participate in the selection.
Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Elliott makes her donation on the Oklahoma Blood Institute Bloodmobile during the Tecumseh Community Blood Drive on Dec. 19. Elliott has donated 30 times and said the Chamber changed the blood drive from annual to every two months when she took the job. Elliott added that OBI joined the Chamber in December. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Elliott makes her donation on the Oklahoma Blood Institute Bloodmobile during the Tecumseh Community Blood Drive on Dec. 19. Elliott has donated 30 times and said the Chamber changed the blood drive from annual to every two months when she took the job. Elliott added that OBI joined the Chamber in December. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh Community Blood Drive

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Teens gather for a board game night at the Tecumseh Public Library. Photo provided by PLS

Teens gather for a board game night at the Tecumseh Public Library. Photo provided by PLS

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Find Calm, Connection, and Growth with Pioneer Library System

News Staff
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Pioneer Library System (PLS) is shining a light on health and wellness this season, with a special focus on mental health for teens and adults. Prioritize mental wellness in the new year through your library’s events, books, and resources designed to help you pause, reflect, and recharge.
McLoud City Manager Cody Roe addresses the Commissioners, requesting reimbursement for an ARPA-funded project. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

McLoud City Manager Cody Roe addresses the Commissioners, requesting reimbursement for an ARPA-funded project. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Commissioners address Fair Board, audit, ARPA project

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Pottawatomie County Commissioners approved a resolution setting the Free Fair Board election, discussed the completion of Mc-Loud’s ARPA-funded 10th Street sewer project, and announced the most recent audit findings at its Jan. 13, 2026, meeting.