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Countywide & Sun Owner and Publisher Suzie Campbell, right, presents a Pottawatomie Power Poll Top 10 lapel pin to County Commissioner Melissa Dennis, who took the top spot during the Awards Gala on Oct. 24. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Countywide & Sun Owner and Publisher Suzie Campbell, right, presents a Pottawatomie Power Poll Top 10 lapel pin to County Commissioner Melissa Dennis, who took the top spot during the Awards Gala on Oct. 24. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Pottawatomie Power No. 1 Honoree Reflects on Service, Leadership, and the Road Ahead

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
In Pottawatomie County, leadership rarely arrives with grand gestures or big announcements. More often, it looks like someone who shows up every day, learns every part of the job, and chooses progress over praise.
Miller Bros. Automotive received the Small Business of the Year at the 2025 Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Pictured are owners, Mark and Brandy Miller. Brandy Miller was also one of four new members elected to the Chamber Board. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Miller Bros. Automotive received the Small Business of the Year at the 2025 Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Pictured are owners, Mark and Brandy Miller. Brandy Miller was also one of four new members elected to the Chamber Board. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh Chamber Hosts 2025 Awards Banquet

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce celebrated another year by “Shining On” at the 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Nov. 20.Held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort Ballroom, the event featured speeches from Executive Director Kimberly Elliott with the year-end review, Outgoing Board...
Rep. Dell Kerbs

Rep. Dell Kerbs

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Rep. Dell Kerbs Announces Bid for District 3 County Commissioner Seat

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
State Rep. Dell Kerbs announced this week he would be a Republican candidate for County Commissioner, District 3, instead of running for reelection to the House next year.Kerbs said the decision to step away from the legislature and run for county commissioner came after prayerful consideration...

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Final Plat, Bids, and Sheriff Projects Approved

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
During the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, Commissioners approved routine appropriations, transfers, purchase orders, and a bid for sheriff’s office flooring and moisture mitigation work.Mill Creek Commercial was awarded the bid at $20,008.73 after...
Countywide & Sun Owner and Publisher Suzie Campbell, right, presents a Pottawatomie Power Poll Top 10 lapel pin to Ashley Fichtner during the Awards Gala on Oct. 24. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Countywide & Sun Owner and Publisher Suzie Campbell, right, presents a Pottawatomie Power Poll Top 10 lapel pin to Ashley Fichtner during the Awards Gala on Oct. 24. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Top leaders drive progress and community growth

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
#3 Ashley FichtnerAshley Fichtner is the Director of Partner School Outreach, Gordon Cooper Technology Center (GCTC).
Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun owner and publisher, presents a Pottawatomie Power Poll Top 10 award to CPN Vice Chair Linda Capps. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun owner and publisher, presents a Pottawatomie Power Poll Top 10 award to CPN Vice Chair Linda Capps. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Power Ten members impact community daily

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
#4 Linda Capps Linda Capps placed fourth in the Pottawatomie Power Poll Top 10, and she considers herself to be a democratic or participative leader.
The #5 spot of the Pottawatomie Power Top Ten leaders for the county is Casey Bell. Photo provided

The #5 spot of the Pottawatomie Power Top Ten leaders for the county is Casey Bell. Photo provided

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#5 Casey Bell

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Number five on the Pottawatomie Power Top Ten list is Casey Bell, Regional Executive and President of BancFirst, Shawnee.“It is a real honor to be recognized by my peers as one of the county’s top leaders this year,” said Bell.
South Central Industries CEO Tina Hanna (third from right), poses with some of her PEEPs, or clients, during a recent event. Photo provided

South Central Industries CEO Tina Hanna (third from right), poses with some of her PEEPs, or clients, during a recent event. Photo provided

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# 6 Tina Hanna

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Tina Hanna took the sixth spot in the Pottawatomie Power Top 10, but she has always been an example of initiative.Hanna grew up in Ardmore and graduated from Broken Bow, the daughter of Kaye Steele and the late Mike Steele, sister of Kris Steele.
Walk this way

Walk this way

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Walk this way

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Ladan Moratoria, Ed Bolt, Petya Stefanoff, Chris Odneal, David Henry and Kevin Kalies took a walk in the Dunbar Heights area on Nov. 18 to document the safety concerns for pedestrians. Most of the safety walks that have taken place in Pottawatomie County have occurred during the day.