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Greyson Diaz, 5, found a stack of gifts during the Fourth Annual Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive on Dec. 18.

Greyson Diaz, 5, found a stack of gifts during the Fourth Annual Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive on Dec. 18.

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Shawnee PD provides for 200 kids’ Christmas wishes

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Fourth Annual Shawnee Police Department Toy Drive brought smiles to the faces of 200 children whose parents registered them online.There were tables of toys, games and blankets, and Santa and Mrs. Claus were available to visit and pose, as well.
Last week, Tecumseh High School students in the Fall Internship Program presented their analysis of the experiences over the last few months. Eleven students made slide shows covering their internship, including Countywide & Sun Intern Cheyanna Dietz. Program coordinator Justin Wood is shown in the background assisting with the slides. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Last week, Tecumseh High School students in the Fall Internship Program presented their analysis of the experiences over the last few months. Eleven students made slide shows covering their internship, including Countywide & Sun Intern Cheyanna Dietz. Program coordinator Justin Wood is shown in the background assisting with the slides. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh High School Interns Present Slide Shows

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Shawnee Veterans Memorial Committee and Pottawatomie County Commissioners pose with artist Joyce Marsh. See full cutline below. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Shawnee Veterans Memorial Committee and Pottawatomie County Commissioners pose with artist Joyce Marsh. See full cutline below. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Veterans Memorial Committee Honors Artist Joyce Marsh

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Shawnee Veterans Memorial Committee and Pottawatomie County Commissioners pose with Tecumseh artist Joyce Marsh, front row, third from left, at the Pottawatomie County Veterans Educational Museum on Dec. 9. Marsh painted eight of the battle-themed prints, hanging in three rooms of the museum.
A line of veterans, Sheriff's deputies and a Gold Star father, David Hendrickson, far right, prepare to place wreaths in honor of those lost in each military branch, POW-MIAs, and Gold Star Families during the Wreaths Across America Ceremony, held at Macomb High School gymnasium on Dec. 13. Also shown are members of the Rolling Ambassadors motorcycle club who would place wreaths on the graves of veterans at Prairie View and Romulus cemeteries following the event. See full cutline below.

A line of veterans, Sheriff's deputies and a Gold Star father, David Hendrickson, far right, prepare to place wreaths in honor of those lost in each military branch, POW-MIAs, and Gold Star Families during the Wreaths Across America Ceremony, held at Macomb High School gymnasium on Dec. 13. Also shown are members of the Rolling Ambassadors motorcycle club who would place wreaths on the graves of veterans at Prairie View and Romulus cemeteries following the event. See full cutline below.

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Local ceremony honors military service and sacrifice

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Shawnee High School Cross Country team was recognized for competing at the state competition, during the Dec. 15 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. From left, they are Ayden Ringwald, Jack Timmons, Kain Nenaikita, Conner Brantley, Colby Jones, Joseph Bevel, Booker Dahlman, Emersen Byers, Izayiah New, Coach Bobby Licklider. and Coach Jaylin Stapleton. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Shawnee High School Cross Country team was recognized for competing at the state competition, during the Dec. 15 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. From left, they are Ayden Ringwald, Jack Timmons, Kain Nenaikita, Conner Brantley, Colby Jones, Joseph Bevel, Booker Dahlman, Emersen Byers, Izayiah New, Coach Bobby Licklider. and Coach Jaylin Stapleton. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee Schools Task Force working to meet state graduation requirements

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Dec. 15 Shawnee Board of Education meeting included about one hour and 40 minutes which were packed with information, and one and a half hours of executive session wait time.

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Anonymous threat investigated at Shawnee High

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Shawnee Police Department responded to Shawnee High School on Tuesday morning for an anonymous threat call reported by Shawnee Public Schools.Shawnee Schools sent a message out through its alert system. “We want to provide an update regarding this morning at Shawnee High School.
A gift basket filled with items from local businesses was given to the Oklahoma Pork Council by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce to thank the council for choosing Tecumseh as one of seven sites for a Free Pork Lunch event with 300 meals available on Dec. 16. Shown, from left, are four representatives of the OPC, Incoming Chamber President Cama Watts, Gilbert Insurance Owner Suzanne Gilbert, Chamber Executive Director Kim Elliott and OPC Executive Director Kylee Deniz. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

A gift basket filled with items from local businesses was given to the Oklahoma Pork Council by the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce to thank the council for choosing Tecumseh as one of seven sites for a Free Pork Lunch event with 300 meals available on Dec. 16. Shown, from left, are four representatives of the OPC, Incoming Chamber President Cama Watts, Gilbert Insurance Owner Suzanne Gilbert, Chamber Executive Director Kim Elliott and OPC Executive Director Kylee Deniz. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Oklahoma Pork Council gives away 300 pork dinners in Tecumseh

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025