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Don’t Wait. Vaccinate Campaign Extended

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
The Avedis Foundation has extended its schedule and locations through mid-November for a mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic to provide free Covid-19 vaccinations and flu shots.
Kaycee and David Koonce pose with their children pictured from left, Troy, Nathaniel, and London.

Kaycee and David Koonce pose with their children pictured from left, Troy, Nathaniel, and London.

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Inhofe Recognizes 2021 Oklahoma Angels In Adoption Award Recipients

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
Last week, U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), virtually congratulated McCloud residents David and KC Koonce and their family for receiving the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s “Angels in Adoption” award.

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County Approves Purchase of New DataScout OneMap Software

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 4, 2021
The purchase of a new mapping software from DataScout One-Map was approved by the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners at the meeting held Monday, Nov. 1. County Assessor Leona Satterfield said DataScout currently does the assessors’ website.
South Rock Creek 7th and 8th grade boys, Jaxon Ledford, 7th; Aiden Sheppard ,7th; Beau Willis, 8th; Brock Malchose, 8th; and Jazon Murray, 8th, present their business plan to the Shark Tank. Photo provided

South Rock Creek 7th and 8th grade boys, Jaxon Ledford, 7th; Aiden Sheppard ,7th; Beau Willis, 8th; Brock Malchose, 8th; and Jazon Murray, 8th, present their business plan to the Shark Tank. Photo provided

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SRC Holds Shark Tank Presentations

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
South Rock Creek Schools held their first nine-weeks Shark Tank, presentations back on-October 6th,in the school cafeteria. Shark Tank, is a schoolproject that seventh and eighth grade students participate in as part of their computers plus course.

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Project: SAFE Awarded $10K Grant From SSM Health, St. Anthony

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee has awarded Project: SAFE a $10,000 grant for their continued work for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Project: SAFE provides an essential service in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties,” says Angi Mohr, President, SSM Health St.
Bethel Freshman Baylee Tapley

Bethel Freshman Baylee Tapley

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Baylee Tapley, Caden Lasyone Achieve All State Status

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Two Bethel Cross Country athletes achieved All-State status at Saturday’s state Cross Country meet. Freshman Baylee Tapley capped off her successful freshman year by placing 6th at the state meet with a time of 12:37.
Bethel Cheerleader Arianna Avitia poses with her family during Senior Night on Oct. 28. Bethel honored 24 seniors in football, band, cheerleading, and cross country that evening. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Cheerleader Arianna Avitia poses with her family during Senior Night on Oct. 28. Bethel honored 24 seniors in football, band, cheerleading, and cross country that evening. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Wildcats Suffer Second Season Loss To Community Christian

Kevin Nichols
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Long story short: Community Christian 13, Bethel 0. Community (7-2 overall, 5-1 in District 2A-3) travelled to Bethel (7-2, 4-2) last Thursday night averaging nearly forty points in district competition.

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USW Utilities Begins Operation of Tecumseh Treatment Plans

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
By KENDRA JOHNSON Monday marked the first day of USW Utility Groups new agreement with the City of Tecumseh to operate the City of Tecumseh Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $323,537.16 per year. The group is taking over operation of the plant from the previous agreement holders, VEOLA.