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Hunter Elmore, 8, standing, talks with Rosenbauer dealer Mark Hardy about the remote control robot firefighter, as Troy Palmer, 5, sits on it, during Touch-A-Truck and Beyond, held at the CPN Festival Grounds on April 11 and organized by Pottawatomie County Emergency Management. Both boys are from Shawnee. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Hunter Elmore, 8, standing, talks with Rosenbauer dealer Mark Hardy about the remote control robot firefighter, as Troy Palmer, 5, sits on it, during Touch-A-Truck and Beyond, held at the CPN Festival Grounds on April 11 and organized by Pottawatomie County Emergency Management. Both boys are from Shawnee. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Family fun at Touch-A-Truck and Beyond

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Pleasant Grove Lady Warriors Three-time Basketball Champions were recognized at the Shawnee City Commission meeting April 20. Back row: Mayor Stephens, Sally Thomason, Syniah Grayson, Chulve Roubioux, Kerrigan Wootten, Laila Shields, Coach Wootten, Coach Tramble and Bryan Guthrie. Front row: Brylee Cosby, Devyn Arriaga, Clarissa Lena, Jada Pleets, Anessa Hamon and Collins Wootten. Not pictured: Alize Zidor and Coach Lambert Photo Provided

The Pleasant Grove Lady Warriors Three-time Basketball Champions were recognized at the Shawnee City Commission meeting April 20. Back row: Mayor Stephens, Sally Thomason, Syniah Grayson, Chulve Roubioux, Kerrigan Wootten, Laila Shields, Coach Wootten, Coach Tramble and Bryan Guthrie. Front row: Brylee Cosby, Devyn Arriaga, Clarissa Lena, Jada Pleets, Anessa Hamon and Collins Wootten. Not pictured: Alize Zidor and Coach Lambert Photo Provided

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Pleasant Grove recognized by Shawnee Commission

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Shawnee City Commission meeting began with the recognition of the Pleasant Grove Girls Basketball State Championship Win.

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County approves property purchase

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 23, 2026
County commissioners approved a $600,000 property purchase upon returning from an executive session during the Apr. 21 meeting.The board voted to designate County Commissioner Melissa Dennis (who was absent from this meeting) as the authorized representative to complete the purchase of property...

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Community Calendar - April 23-30

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, 23rd Candidate Hob Nob, 5-7 pm, OBU (Shawnee Hall) hosted in partnership with the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce. No speeches, just direct contact with candidates, open to the public Legion Karaoke - 6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm - 9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.
CVEC and partner CoBank, recently awarded $15,000 to three nonprofits including Gateway to Prevention. Pictured from left are Kaci Dennis (CVEC), Stacey Reynolds (CVEC), Jon Greenwood (Gateway), Sheri Wyant (CVEC), and Jesse Murray (CVEC). Photo provided by CVEC

CVEC and partner CoBank, recently awarded $15,000 to three nonprofits including Gateway to Prevention. Pictured from left are Kaci Dennis (CVEC), Stacey Reynolds (CVEC), Jon Greenwood (Gateway), Sheri Wyant (CVEC), and Jesse Murray (CVEC). Photo provided by CVEC

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CVEC Awards Sharing Success Grants

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
SEMINOLE, OK — Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC), in partnership with its lending partner CoBank, has awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to three local nonprofit organizations: Graham-Dustin Public Schools, May May’s Homes, and Gateway to Prevention.While CVEC is widely recognized for...
Tim Barrick, Lance Wortham and Randy Gilbert were sworn in for their re-appointment to the SCCDA at the April 9 meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Tim Barrick, Lance Wortham and Randy Gilbert were sworn in for their re-appointment to the SCCDA at the April 9 meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Bank account details discussed at SCCDA meeting

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority (SCCDA) met on April 9, to discuss Board trustees and bank accounts.The meeting began with the swearing-in of reappointed Trustees: Randy Gilbert, Lance Wortham, and Tim Barrick.
State Rep. Danny Sterling speaks at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon, held at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center on April 10. Also shown, from left, are State Rep. Danny Williams, State Senator Shane Jett, and State Rep. Dell Kerbs. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

State Rep. Danny Sterling speaks at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon, held at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center on April 10. Also shown, from left, are State Rep. Danny Williams, State Senator Shane Jett, and State Rep. Dell Kerbs. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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State budget, CPN donation are popular topics at Legislative Luncheon

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Oklahoma’s budget was the main topic of the Legislative Luncheon, held at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) Cultural Heritage Center on April 10.Organized by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce, the event provided a venue for Oklahoma Representatives Danny Williams, Dell Kerbs and Danny Sterling,...
Shawnee Early Childhood Center teacher Hannah Jett holds a display board for Callie Lynch, as she speaks about flamingos during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on April 13. Jett's class researched animals, then took their display boards to the Oklahoma City Zoo to see the actual creatures. Also shown, from left, are Jacob Chism, Hattie Grimes and Clara Gragg. In the background, board members Jeanne Swinney and Mandy Hillhouse and Superintendent Dr. Jason James listen.

Shawnee Early Childhood Center teacher Hannah Jett holds a display board for Callie Lynch, as she speaks about flamingos during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on April 13. Jett's class researched animals, then took their display boards to the Oklahoma City Zoo to see the actual creatures. Also shown, from left, are Jacob Chism, Hattie Grimes and Clara Gragg. In the background, board members Jeanne Swinney and Mandy Hillhouse and Superintendent Dr. Jason James listen.

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SPS approves FY 2027 calendar, Stucker live feed on website

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The 2026-’27 Academic Calendar was discussed and approved during the April 13 Shawnee Board of Education meeting, and Superintendent Dr. Jason James said it will be nearly identical to this school year.“So, we actually got pretty lucky, because the legislation passed where ... you have to go to 166...
Brandon Bussell (pictured left) is presented a plaque by Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey (right) for his 10 years of service on the Bethel School Board. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Brandon Bussell (pictured left) is presented a plaque by Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey (right) for his 10 years of service on the Bethel School Board. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Bethel approves key funding decisions for 2026-27

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Bethel Public Schools Board of Education approved a series of financial decisions, service agreements and program updates during its March meeting, while also recognizing a longtime board member for his service.Superintendent Matt Posey reported the district has begun using the Oklahoma Liquid...