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Tecumseh Mayor Eddy Parker listens during the City Council’s first regular monthly meeting of the year, Jan. 3. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Tecumseh Mayor Eddy Parker listens during the City Council’s first regular monthly meeting of the year, Jan. 3. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

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Tecumseh Finds Two Dilapidated Properties Hazardous

Kendra Johnson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Last fall, Tecumseh City Council’s regular meetings saw recurring discussions lamenting unkempt properties around town, but little action. At the first meeting of 2022, on Jan.
New Ray Of Hope For The Child Advocacy Center

New Ray Of Hope For The Child Advocacy Center

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New Ray Of Hope For The Child Advocacy Center

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 30, 2021
The definition of hope in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is ‘to cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true: to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment.
Residents of the Heritage Skilled Nursing Center

Residents of the Heritage Skilled Nursing Center

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Residents of the Heritage Skilled Nursing Center

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Residents of the Heritage Skilled Nursing Center receive Christmas baskets on Giving Tuesday. Nicole Gage coordinated and collected money and gifts donated by many generous families in Tecumseh. Then on Tuesday, Dec.

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New Lesson Plans Fill The Gap On Potawatomi History

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
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.
Sea Cadet Awards

Sea Cadet Awards

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Sea Cadet Awards

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
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.

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

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 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.
Lorelei Brem Qualifies For All State Band On Two Instruments

Lorelei Brem Qualifies For All State Band On Two Instruments

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Lorelei Brem Qualifies For All State Band On Two Instruments

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, December 30, 2021
“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

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Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Deputy

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
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

Wreaths Across America

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Wreaths Across America

News Staff
Thursday, December 30, 2021
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.