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Dr. Wendle Richards spoke to the board about the biohazard smell affecting the 45 acres on Hazel Dell Rd. that he owns and lives on. Photo Provided

Dr. Wendle Richards spoke to the board about the biohazard smell affecting the 45 acres on Hazel Dell Rd. that he owns and lives on. Photo Provided

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Odor issue dominates citizen comments

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The City of Shawnee held a special meeting on June 9 at 10 am to approve ratification on action taken by the Board of Trustees of the Shawnee Airport Authority to amend a contract regarding the sale of certain Shawnee Airport Authority real property to the YMCA.

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Seat filled at McLoud Special meeting

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The McLoud City Council held a special meeting on June 12 to amend the budget and approve the resolution. It passed unanimously.On June 16, they held another special meeting to discuss filling an empty seat on their council, vacated by Becky Carpenter.
Amanda Kelly was sworn in to Ward #4 Seat at the June Tecumseh School Board meeting by Board President Iva Bingham. Board members, Nicole Sanchez and Lance Phelps look on. Since Kelly does not live in the ward boundaries, she will finish out the term, ending in two years. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Amanda Kelly was sworn in to Ward #4 Seat at the June Tecumseh School Board meeting by Board President Iva Bingham. Board members, Nicole Sanchez and Lance Phelps look on. Since Kelly does not live in the ward boundaries, she will finish out the term, ending in two years. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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TPS Board fully seated again

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.cm
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Tecumseh School Board immediately went into executive session to interview a new candidate to fill Seat 4 to start their June meeting. After a lengthy interview, the board reconvened and appointed Amanda Kelly to fill the seat.
Photo provided by Parkinson’s Foundation of Oklahoma

Photo provided by Parkinson’s Foundation of Oklahoma

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Avedis awards $5,000 grant to Parkinson’s care

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Avedis Foundation has awarded a $5,000.00 grant to support Parkinson’s care and resources in Pottawatomie County. This investment will strengthen access to critical, community- based programs in Shawnee that address the daily challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease.
Fire Win the West

Fire Win the West

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Fire Win the West

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Retiring Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) Vice Chairman Linda Capps is presented with the 2026 West Regional Champions trophy by The Basketball League (TBL) CEO Evelyn Magley, after the Potawatomi Fire won their second game against the 4 Bears Roar from North Dakota, 137-124, on June 14.
Tecumseh Indian Education Director Victor Cope, Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey and Jerri Jones pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice Chairman Linda Capps. Capps is retiring from CPN after more than 36 years, and was the Special Honoree. Photo provided by Victor Cope

Tecumseh Indian Education Director Victor Cope, Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey and Jerri Jones pose with Citizen Potawatomi Nation Vice Chairman Linda Capps. Capps is retiring from CPN after more than 36 years, and was the Special Honoree. Photo provided by Victor Cope

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Shawnee and Tecumseh host Indian Ed. Powwow

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
As part of the Gourd Dance, participants give money to individual dancers and join them in the dance, said SHS Indian Education Director Graham Primeaux in an email, during the Shawnee and Tecumseh Indian Education Powwow, held at the SHS Performing Arts and Athletic Center on June 13.
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Library Events to celebrate America's 250

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Pioneer Library System (PLS) invites residents to commemorate this historic milestone through a series of engaging programs that celebrate the nation’s history, culture, and community spirit.

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Shawnee Parks and Recreation

Amy Riggins
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Hey there, Shawnee! As we get closer to July, I hope you are making plans to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of our founding! Independence Day 250 will mark a special time in our country.
Children look into an acrylic box where an African millipede lives, as OKC Zoo Outreach Supervisor Laynie Rodzon tells them more about the detritivore during the "Pollinator Pals: Fluttering Fun with the OKC Zoo" McLoud Public Library program, held at the American Legion on June 11. Today (June 18), "Tunes and Tales with Erin Yeaman" will be presented by the McLoud library at the American Legion at 11 am. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Children look into an acrylic box where an African millipede lives, as OKC Zoo Outreach Supervisor Laynie Rodzon tells them more about the detritivore during the "Pollinator Pals: Fluttering Fun with the OKC Zoo" McLoud Public Library program, held at the American Legion on June 11. Today (June 18), "Tunes and Tales with Erin Yeaman" will be presented by the McLoud library at the American Legion at 11 am. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Libraries learn about pollinators, Puerto Rico

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Thursday, June 18, 2026