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Recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr., Achievement Award from left to right seated are Katelyn Fleming, Tecumseh, Paige Smith, McLoud, Cora Bender, Dale, Allie Brown, Asher and Jamie Barrick of The Clinic Pharmacy. Standing from left to right are Gordon Richards, Jr., son of the founder of the award, Macy Nelson, Shawnee, Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, Nate Stephenson, Bethel, Kade Miller, Macomb, Chisam Schiller, Wanette and Tim Barrick of the The Clinic Pharmacy.

Recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr., Achievement Award from left to right seated are Katelyn Fleming, Tecumseh, Paige Smith, McLoud, Cora Bender, Dale, Allie Brown, Asher and Jamie Barrick of The Clinic Pharmacy. Standing from left to right are Gordon Richards, Jr., son of the founder of the award, Macy Nelson, Shawnee, Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, Nate Stephenson, Bethel, Kade Miller, Macomb, Chisam Schiller, Wanette and Tim Barrick of the The Clinic Pharmacy.

Gordon Richards, Sr. Awards Presented At PCJLS

Nine young women and men are this year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy. Tim and Jamie Barrick are owners of the pharmacy. This is the 77th year for the award that was originated in 1946 by the late Gordon Richards, Sr.
SSM Health Welcomes Dr. Robert Rader

SSM Health Welcomes Dr. Robert Rader

SSM Health Welcomes Dr. Robert Rader

SSM Health St. Anthony is proud to announce Robert Rader, M.D., D.Ph., M.B.A, C.P.E., will assume the role of Vice President of Medical Affairs for SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest and SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee. Dr.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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.