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Defendant Requests Delay in child sex case

Emily Kalka Lincoln County News
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A man charged with several felonies related to sex crimes against children asked for a continuance at his latest hearing on Feb. 26 at the Pottawatomie County District Court.The case for Terry Alan Blankinship was continued until the next pre-trial date on April 23 at the defendant’s request,...

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CVEC Sponsors Students for 2026 Energy Camp

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Seminole, OK. – Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is excited to announce its sponsorship of two eighth-grade students to attend the 2026 Energy Camp, a three-day Summer camp adventure designed to build leadership skills, promote teamwork, and educate young people about the importance of...
Cami Engles Photo by Chris Rettman

Cami Engles Photo by Chris Rettman

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Avedis welcomes two new board members to the Foundation Board

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
(Shawnee, OK) — Avedis Foundation has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, Cami Engles and Dr. Greg Grant.“We are honored to welcome these two outstanding leaders to the Avedis Foundation Board,” said President and CEO Dr. Kathy Laster.
Blake Kennedy spoke to the Tecumseh School Board on behalf of the TPS Safety Committee about the proposed door sensors quoted by McBride Technologies. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Blake Kennedy spoke to the Tecumseh School Board on behalf of the TPS Safety Committee about the proposed door sensors quoted by McBride Technologies. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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New door security approved for TPS

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A discussion to approve a quote from McBride Technologies to provide a door monitoring system for all exterior doors at every classroom building, across all campuses, included comments from Blake Kennedy at the Mar. 9 Tecumseh Public School’s board meeting.
Shawnee Head Wrestling Coach Andrew McCune, far left, introduces the high school wrestling state qualifiers during the March 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Shown from left are McCune, Assistant Coach Will Hilton, Ayanna Cruz, Claudia Thomason, Silver Belvin, Stetson Tucker and Logan Skelton. Not pictured are Booker Dahlman and Za’Karia McClain. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee Head Wrestling Coach Andrew McCune, far left, introduces the high school wrestling state qualifiers during the March 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Shown from left are McCune, Assistant Coach Will Hilton, Ayanna Cruz, Claudia Thomason, Silver Belvin, Stetson Tucker and Logan Skelton. Not pictured are Booker Dahlman and Za’Karia McClain. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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SPS recognizes wrestling and swim

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 12, 2026
During the March 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting, two groups of athletes were recognized after returning from state competitions.Head Wrestling Coach Andrew Mc-Cune introduced the state qualifiers from Shawnee High School, including Ayanna Cruz, Claudia Thomason (a three-time state placer),...
The 2026 recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award were honored at a dinner held Friday, Feb. 27, just prior to the PCJLS Premium Auction. Pictured front row from left: Jamie Barrick, Emma Degman, Josey Milburn, Emma Bellah, and Jayda Griffin. Back row, pictured from left: Tim Barrick, Baylee Foster, Landyn Seaton, Braxton Robbins, and Connor Hutchins. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

The 2026 recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award were honored at a dinner held Friday, Feb. 27, just prior to the PCJLS Premium Auction. Pictured front row from left: Jamie Barrick, Emma Degman, Josey Milburn, Emma Bellah, and Jayda Griffin. Back row, pictured from left: Tim Barrick, Baylee Foster, Landyn Seaton, Braxton Robbins, and Connor Hutchins. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Eight FFA members earn prestigious award

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Awards were presented on Feb. 27 during the Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Awards and Scholarship Presentations.The Richards Drug FFA Award was initiated by the late pharmacist Gordon Richards, Sr., and the late Shawnee FFA Advisor Otto Krausse in...

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Dist. 3 secures $840,000 for road repairs

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Pottawatomie County Dist. 3 County Commissioner Abby Thompson received notification earlier this month that three of the four municipalities she advocated for have been selected to receive Municipal Road Drilling Activity Funds (MRDAF) through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT).Asher...
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Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Names 2026 Academic All-State Honorees

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence will honor 100 Oklahoma public school seniors as members of its 2026 Academic All-State class, including three from Pottawatomie County.The Academic All-State class will be recognized at OFE’s Academic Awards Celebration on May 2 at the...
OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

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OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
High school students exploring a future in nursing will gain hands-on experience this summer at Oklahoma Baptist University’s School of Nursing “Called to Care” Camp, scheduled for July 1517, 2026, on the OBU campus.