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Crows Farm Markets Co-Owner Claudia Crow poses next to the vegetables grown on their farm by her husband, Ricky Crow. C. Crow said a woman who worked at the market painted the mural, and they stand by the statement that home-grown vegetables have more flavor than those from big-box grocery stores. Crows Farm Market in Shawnee will close at the end of this month after 25 years under the Crows' ownership. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Crows Farm Markets Co-Owner Claudia Crow poses next to the vegetables grown on their farm by her husband, Ricky Crow. C. Crow said a woman who worked at the market painted the mural, and they stand by the statement that home-grown vegetables have more flavor than those from big-box grocery stores. Crows Farm Market in Shawnee will close at the end of this month after 25 years under the Crows' ownership. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Crows Farm Market in Shawnee to close

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
On Nov. 23, Crows Farm Markets made the announcement on Facebook that they would be closing their Shawnee location at the end of December.Ricky and Claudia Crow have owned the old-fashioned little market known for its fruits and vegetables for 25 years.Located at 730 E.
J. Cooper, Gary Schutten, and Landon Qualls pose with the Scroll of Honor and the Christmas Tree of Remembrance at Cooper's Funeral Home in Tecumseh. Cooper's will present “A Christmas Keepsake” program in the chapel for the 34th year on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 pm. The families of those served by Cooper's this year are invited to attend. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

J. Cooper, Gary Schutten, and Landon Qualls pose with the Scroll of Honor and the Christmas Tree of Remembrance at Cooper's Funeral Home in Tecumseh. Cooper's will present “A Christmas Keepsake” program in the chapel for the 34th year on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 pm. The families of those served by Cooper's this year are invited to attend. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Cooper's Christmas Tradition

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Trevion Mucker, Jr., 4, of Shawnee, is surprised after the Grinch gave him a hug during the First Annual Grinch-Fast, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shawnee on Nov. 29. This was a fundraiser for the Pott. County Giving Project, which has 618 children and adults with disabilities on their Christmas list this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Trevion Mucker, Jr., 4, of Shawnee, is surprised after the Grinch gave him a hug during the First Annual Grinch-Fast, held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shawnee on Nov. 29. This was a fundraiser for the Pott. County Giving Project, which has 618 children and adults with disabilities on their Christmas list this year. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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PCGP hosts First Annual Grinch-Fast

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Grinch-Fast was held for the first year at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Shawnee on Nov. 29, and it raised more than $1,000 for the Pott. County Giving Project, according to a PCGP Facebook post on the same day.
Bows of Love Tree application deadline is Dec. 8, presents due Dec. 12

Bows of Love Tree application deadline is Dec. 8, presents due Dec. 12

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Bows of Love Tree application deadline is Dec. 8, presents due Dec. 12

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The deadline for adding a child’s name to the Tecumseh Police Department’s Bows of Love Tree is fast approaching: Dec. 8 by 4:30 pm.So far, they have 175 snowman ornaments with children’s descriptions and interests available to “adopt” for Christmas presents in the police station lobby.
OBU's Hanging of the Green is Dec. 6

OBU's Hanging of the Green is Dec. 6

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OBU's Hanging of the Green is Dec. 6

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present the annual Hanging of the Green Christmas event themed “Comfort and Joy” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Advanced reservations for the event are not required.
Mayor Eddy Parker listen to reports about the city. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Mayor Eddy Parker listen to reports about the city. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh's Conditional Use Permits in Question

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Conditional Use Permits was one of the main topics of discussion at the December Tecumseh City Council meeting. Last month, Councilman John Collier asked the city to look into the list of permits and provide some more details on what was on the books.
Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Angel Tree Coordinator Robbie Foxx speaks during the Angel Tree Kickoff event at Sovereign Bank in Shawnee on Nov. 20. Co-Captains Leanna and Thomas Marion also spoke during the event, and the Will Rogers Elementary Choir sang Christmas songs. In addition to the bank, there are also Angel Trees at Walmart, Lowe's, Higginbotham Bros. & Co., and Walls Bargain Center. L. Marion said there are 520 Angel Tree children who can be "adopted" this year.

Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Angel Tree Coordinator Robbie Foxx speaks during the Angel Tree Kickoff event at Sovereign Bank in Shawnee on Nov. 20. Co-Captains Leanna and Thomas Marion also spoke during the event, and the Will Rogers Elementary Choir sang Christmas songs. In addition to the bank, there are also Angel Trees at Walmart, Lowe's, Higginbotham Bros. & Co., and Walls Bargain Center. L. Marion said there are 520 Angel Tree children who can be "adopted" this year.

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Salvation Army Holds Angel Tree Kickoff at Sovereign Bank

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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Bethel OKs Vehicle Purchase

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Bethel School Board voted to utilize county sales tax funds for current transportation needs.The board held a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, to review all possible funding options for this purchase.Superintendent Dr.
Pioneer Library System Celebrates 10 Years of PLS Connect

Pioneer Library System Celebrates 10 Years of PLS Connect

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Pioneer Library System Celebrates 10 Years of PLS Connect

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie Counties, OK. November 2025 – Pioneer Library System (PLS) is celebrating a decade of innovation, connection, and community with the 10th anniversary of PLS Connect, the library’s award-winning mobile app that has brought the library to users’ fingertips since 2015.