New Lesson Plans Fill The Gap On Potawatomi History

In an attempt to meet requests from teachers and school districts throughout the country, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Department of Education began composing lesson plans about Potawatomi history in 2021. The first one available now tells the story of the Potawatomi Trail of Death.

Dog Bite Severs Child’s Arm

A four-year-old child’s arm was bitten off by a dog, just below the shoulder, Dec. 10.

Sea Cadet Awards

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Anna O’Dell receives the Cadet of the Year Award for her age group, 14-18, as well as the Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal.

Voter Registration Deadline Is Coming Soon, Friday, Jan. 14

Friday, January 14th, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 8, 2021. There will be a Board of Education Primary for Prague School Seat #2 and Konawa School Seat #1 and a Special Election for the Town of Bethel.

Lorelei Brem Qualifies For All State Band On Two Instruments

“I rarely cry tears of happiness. The last time I did that was two years ago when I was accepted to my first high school honor band. And it had nothing on that night. It was the best feeling ever,” Lorelei Brem said.

Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputy

Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputy Garey Knoles (left) accepts a donation of a ballistic shield, on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office, from Stand 1st Foundation’s Founder and President Rogers County Sheriff Scott Walton, as Knoles’ supervisor, Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Travis...

Wreaths Across America

Volunteers Penny Edwards and her grandson Kolton Maines lay a wreath at a veteran’s grave in Romulus Cemetery, Saturday afternoon. More than approximately 500 wreaths were laid on veteran’s graves in Pottawatomie County as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.