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Community Calendar - April 23-30

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, 23rd Candidate Hob Nob, 5-7 pm, OBU (Shawnee Hall) hosted in partnership with the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce. No speeches, just direct contact with candidates, open to the public Legion Karaoke - 6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm - 9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.
CVEC and partner CoBank, recently awarded $15,000 to three nonprofits including Gateway to Prevention. Pictured from left are Kaci Dennis (CVEC), Stacey Reynolds (CVEC), Jon Greenwood (Gateway), Sheri Wyant (CVEC), and Jesse Murray (CVEC). Photo provided by CVEC

CVEC and partner CoBank, recently awarded $15,000 to three nonprofits including Gateway to Prevention. Pictured from left are Kaci Dennis (CVEC), Stacey Reynolds (CVEC), Jon Greenwood (Gateway), Sheri Wyant (CVEC), and Jesse Murray (CVEC). Photo provided by CVEC

CVEC Awards Sharing Success Grants

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
SEMINOLE, OK — Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC), in partnership with its lending partner CoBank, has awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to three local nonprofit organizations: Graham-Dustin Public Schools, May May’s Homes, and Gateway to Prevention.
Tim Barrick, Lance Wortham and Randy Gilbert were sworn in for their re-appointment to the SCCDA at the April 9 meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Tim Barrick, Lance Wortham and Randy Gilbert were sworn in for their re-appointment to the SCCDA at the April 9 meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Bank account details discussed at SCCDA meeting

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority (SCCDA) met on April 9, to discuss Board trustees and bank accounts.The meeting began with the swearing-in of reappointed Trustees: Randy Gilbert, Lance Wortham, and Tim Barrick. Board members, Rob Morris and Mark Simpson, were also present.
State Rep. Danny Sterling speaks at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon, held at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center on April 10. Also shown, from left, are State Rep. Danny Williams, State Senator Shane Jett, and State Rep. Dell Kerbs. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

State Rep. Danny Sterling speaks at the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon, held at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center on April 10. Also shown, from left, are State Rep. Danny Williams, State Senator Shane Jett, and State Rep. Dell Kerbs. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

State budget, CPN donation are popular topics at Legislative Luncheon

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Oklahoma’s budget was the main topic of the Legislative Luncheon, held at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) Cultural Heritage Center on April 10.
Shawnee Early Childhood Center teacher Hannah Jett holds a display board for Callie Lynch, as she speaks about flamingos during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on April 13. Jett's class researched animals, then took their display boards to the Oklahoma City Zoo to see the actual creatures. Also shown, from left, are Jacob Chism, Hattie Grimes and Clara Gragg. In the background, board members Jeanne Swinney and Mandy Hillhouse and Superintendent Dr. Jason James listen.

Shawnee Early Childhood Center teacher Hannah Jett holds a display board for Callie Lynch, as she speaks about flamingos during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on April 13. Jett's class researched animals, then took their display boards to the Oklahoma City Zoo to see the actual creatures. Also shown, from left, are Jacob Chism, Hattie Grimes and Clara Gragg. In the background, board members Jeanne Swinney and Mandy Hillhouse and Superintendent Dr. Jason James listen.

SPS approves FY 2027 calendar, Stucker live feed on website

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The 2026-’27 Academic Calendar was discussed and approved during the April 13 Shawnee Board of Education meeting, and Superintendent Dr. Jason James said it will be nearly identical to this school year.“So, we actually got pretty lucky, because the legislation passed where ...
Brandon Bussell (pictured left) is presented a plaque by Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey (right) for his 10 years of service on the Bethel School Board. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Brandon Bussell (pictured left) is presented a plaque by Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey (right) for his 10 years of service on the Bethel School Board. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Bethel approves key funding decisions for 2026-27

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Bethel Public Schools Board of Education approved a series of financial decisions, service agreements and program updates during its March meeting, while also recognizing a longtime board member for his service.
The Tecumseh School Board poses with students honored at the April meeting. Shown, from left, are unknown, Dylan Hayes, Nicole Sanchez, Iva Bingham, Rayleigh Hopkins, Olivia Rawlins, Landyn Seaton, Blake Wright, Kimberly Holland, Channing Goodson, Maci Peacock and Malachi Deatherage. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

The Tecumseh School Board poses with students honored at the April meeting. Shown, from left, are unknown, Dylan Hayes, Nicole Sanchez, Iva Bingham, Rayleigh Hopkins, Olivia Rawlins, Landyn Seaton, Blake Wright, Kimberly Holland, Channing Goodson, Maci Peacock and Malachi Deatherage. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Board Seat Declared Vacant, Again

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Editor's Note: We reported in this article that Tecumseh School Board member Nicole Sanchez made a motion to table the graduation cord discussion until next month's meeting. However, the agenda item was discussion only, and no action was taken.
Harmony and Jeremy Brock of Shawnee help their 13-month-old daughter, Talli Brock, to collect eggs on March 28 at Boy Scout Park. The Community Renewal Easter Block Party featured more than 30,000 filled plastic eggs, including those left over from last year when the event was rained out twice, said C.R. Executive Director Brandon Dyer. After being started by local churches, Dyer said one of their members continued the event, which is in its sixth year. See full caption below.

Harmony and Jeremy Brock of Shawnee help their 13-month-old daughter, Talli Brock, to collect eggs on March 28 at Boy Scout Park. The Community Renewal Easter Block Party featured more than 30,000 filled plastic eggs, including those left over from last year when the event was rained out twice, said C.R. Executive Director Brandon Dyer. After being started by local churches, Dyer said one of their members continued the event, which is in its sixth year. See full caption below.

Community Renewal Hosts Easter Block Party

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Harmony and Jeremy Brock of Shawnee help their 13-month-old daughter, Talli Brock, to collect eggs on March 28 at Boy Scout Park.