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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

News Staff
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.

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TECUMSEH POLICE REPORT

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, November 4, 2021
An eighteen-year-old Tecumseh, OK, resident has been taken into custody for an outstanding Dallas County, TX, warrant for online solicitation of a minor. He was booked into Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center on Oct.
Knoles Remains Hospitalized

Knoles Remains Hospitalized

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Knoles Remains Hospitalized

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 4, 2021
The family of Braedon and Sarah Chesser will focus on the Braeden they all knew before the tragic events on Friday, Oct. 29.
Macomb Public School Superintendent Matthew Riggs (center) speaks at the Reflection Garden dedication, Oct. 28. The tree pictured is at the center of the garden and is a sappling from the Survivor Tree at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Macomb Public School Superintendent Matthew Riggs (center) speaks at the Reflection Garden dedication, Oct. 28. The tree pictured is at the center of the garden and is a sappling from the Survivor Tree at the Oklahoma City National Memorial. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

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Macomb Public School Dedicates Student Designed Reflection Garden

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Strong winds couldn’t deter the Macomb Public School community from gathering to celebrate the dedication of their recently completed Reflection Garden, Oct. 28.

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Shawnee School Board Approves Estimate of Needs Budget

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 4, 2021
During the Public Comment portion of the monthly Shawnee Board of Education meeting on Nov. 1, James Graham, who is licensed to be a science teacher, informed the board on the laws and regulations involved in creating vaccine and mask mandates.