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Madisyn Castaneda, 10, serves drinks to Jimmy and Unity Alas of Maud during the 20th Anniversary Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 27. U. Alas said she used to come to the dinner with her father and grandmother, and decided to introduce her husband to it this year. Castaneda was volunteering for the first time with her two sisters and her parents, Daniel and Amber Castaneda. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Madisyn Castaneda, 10, serves drinks to Jimmy and Unity Alas of Maud during the 20th Anniversary Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 27. U. Alas said she used to come to the dinner with her father and grandmother, and decided to introduce her husband to it this year. Castaneda was volunteering for the first time with her two sisters and her parents, Daniel and Amber Castaneda. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh Thanksgiving Turns 20

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner was held for the 20th year on Nov. 27, serving 1,250 people - either at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium or with to-go meals.The event was begun by Randy and Suzanne Gilbert after S. Gilbert heard from some of her customers at Tecumseh Tag Agency that they...
Okie Dokie Mercantile & Co. Owner, Christina Hernandez, hands Gayla Roberts of Prague her purchase, including a wooden spoon Roberts won by spinning a prize wheel. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Okie Dokie Mercantile & Co. Owner, Christina Hernandez, hands Gayla Roberts of Prague her purchase, including a wooden spoon Roberts won by spinning a prize wheel. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Gift shop celebrates nine years

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
One of Shawnee’s unique, locally-owned gift shops celebrated their ninth anniversary on Nov. 28 and 29.Okie Dokie Mercantile & Company offered samples of Bedré chocolate-covered gummy bears, Nardello’s chocolate and Navarro’s gourmet salsa, as well as pecan oil and jelly - all products of Oklahoma.

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Community Calendar - Dec. 4-11

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Thursday, 4th Carols & Cocoa @ Woodland Veterans Park, 7 pm Spinning Spools Quilt Guild - 7 pm, Senior Center at 400 N. Bell.

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Filing Opens for School Board Seats

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, for 23 Pottawatomie County school districts.Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the Pottawatomie County Election Board Dec. 1, 2025 -Dec. 3, 2025, between the hours...

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Oklahoma Poison Center Shares Thanksgiving Safety Tips

News Staff
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Thanksgiving brings families together for food, gratitude and time with loved ones, but it also brings a spike in preventable holiday hazards, the Oklahoma Poison Center warns.Before Oklahomans turn on the oven, sneak a bite of raw cookie dough or leave a purse within reach of...
Members of the newly formed Shawnee Peace and Praise Choir include: Back Row; Vista Zidor, Ignace Zidor, David Henry, Fred Smiley, David Haberland and Cyndi Stevens. Middle Row; Dr. Michael Dean, Misti McClendon, Simon Ott, Ashley Armstrong, Beth Hatley, Diane Smith and Cyndi Jackson. Front Row; Pam Chesser, Amanda McGinnis, Dr. Ada Hunter, Rachel Barker, Trina Elliot, Regina McAfee and Esther Bell. Not pictured: Stephen Hunter. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Members of the newly formed Shawnee Peace and Praise Choir include: Back Row; Vista Zidor, Ignace Zidor, David Henry, Fred Smiley, David Haberland and Cyndi Stevens. Middle Row; Dr. Michael Dean, Misti McClendon, Simon Ott, Ashley Armstrong, Beth Hatley, Diane Smith and Cyndi Jackson. Front Row; Pam Chesser, Amanda McGinnis, Dr. Ada Hunter, Rachel Barker, Trina Elliot, Regina McAfee and Esther Bell. Not pictured: Stephen Hunter. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Peace and Praise Choir is making a joyful noise

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The season of caroling is upon us. Shawnee has a special treat this year with the newly formed Peace and Praise Choir.

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Grant funding and rezoning issues approved

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A video was shown to the McLoud City Council and meeting guests about applying for a National Fitness Grant through the National Fitness Campaign that would provide a court area for citizens to use their own body weight for exercise and an additional court for classes such a Zumba.
Shawnee Board of Education member Turner Bass asks questions about the incident which led to Cyndi Berger's removal from school premises before voting no on the superintendent's recommendation during a Special Session on Nov. 20. Also shown are Russ Oliver and Board President Clif Harden. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee Board of Education member Turner Bass asks questions about the incident which led to Cyndi Berger's removal from school premises before voting no on the superintendent's recommendation during a Special Session on Nov. 20. Also shown are Russ Oliver and Board President Clif Harden. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee School Board hears appeal

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Shawnee Board of Education held a Special Session meeting on Nov. 20 in order to resolve three subjects before Thanksgiving break.The first item was to hear an appeal to the removal of Cyndi Berger from school premises.