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DA Allan Grubb (left) welcomes Kayxandra Koonce as the new Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center at the Pottawatomie County Commissioners meeting Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Koonce will officially begin in her new roll on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

DA Allan Grubb (left) welcomes Kayxandra Koonce as the new Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center at the Pottawatomie County Commissioners meeting Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Koonce will officially begin in her new roll on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022.

New Director Hired For Child Advocacy Center

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 23, 2021
With the start of a new year, the new director, Kayxandra (KC) Koonce, will take the lead at the Child Advocacy Center. Dist. 1 Commissioner Melissa Dennis made a motion to hire Koonce with county funds. “I believe she is the appropriate person to hire,” said Dennis.
Volunteers Prepare A Trunkmas Party For Foster Children

Volunteers Prepare A Trunkmas Party For Foster Children

Volunteers Prepare A Trunkmas Party For Foster Children

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Pottawatomie County DHS prepares to host a “Trunkmas Party” for 290 foster children. Children received a stocking to fill, blankets, movies, popcorn tins, and pictures. The Trunkmas Party, included a surprise guest at the end.

School Board Filings Close, Elections In April

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The candidate filing period for school board elections closed Wednesday, Dec. 8. Many of the candidates were unopposed, thereby automatically winning the seat. Asher, Dale, McLoud, and Wanette Schools will hold elections for school board positions in April, 2022.

January 14 Is The Last Day To Apply For Voter Registration

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
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.
SSC Blesses 47 Angel Tree Children

SSC Blesses 47 Angel Tree Children

SSC Blesses 47 Angel Tree Children

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
SSC Classified Staff President Stacey Foster (left) and Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs Toni Wittmann (right) ready gifts for the Angel Tree program.
Tecumseh School Superintendent Robert Kinsey presents information to the Tecumseh Board of Education during Monday night’s meeting. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Tecumseh School Superintendent Robert Kinsey presents information to the Tecumseh Board of Education during Monday night’s meeting. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Transfer Policy Gets Update At Monday’s Board Meeting

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Tecumseh Public School District, along with many other schools around the state, has updated its transfer policies. After Governor Kevin Stitt’s signing of Senate Bill No. 783, which takes effect Jan.
Gilbert Thanksgiving Dinner Serves Just Over 800 Meals

Gilbert Thanksgiving Dinner Serves Just Over 800 Meals

Gilbert Thanksgiving Dinner Serves Just Over 800 Meals

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
From left, Taycie Baker, Legend Baker, both 8, and Bryar Baker, 6, help to fill dinners, along with Dustie Baker and Landon Kidney, during the 16th Annual Gilbert Thanksgiving Dinner at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 25.
Community Renewal Executive Director Travis Flood attaches a sign to the new fence surrounding the Shawnee High School outdoor “Calming Space” on Dec. 10. Photo provided by Cherity Pennington.

Community Renewal Executive Director Travis Flood attaches a sign to the new fence surrounding the Shawnee High School outdoor “Calming Space” on Dec. 10. Photo provided by Cherity Pennington.

Two Local Organizations Work To Make An Idea Reality At SHS

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 16, 2021
For Theresa Dame’s special education students at Shawnee High School, going outside to study science or waiting for the bus home used to be risky activities. “In order to get the kids on the bus, I had to have them up against there (the building) because this is our bus lane,” said Dame.