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Rachael Melot, left, accepts a lapel pin from Countywide & Sun Publisher Suzie Campbell for placing eighth on the Pottawattomie Power Poll, during the Awards Gals on Oct. 24. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Countywide & Sun Owner and Publisher Suzie Campbell, right, presents Randy Gilbert with his Pottawatomie Power Poll Top 10 lapel pin during the Awards Gala on Oct. 24. Gilbert placed ninth in the five-year event. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Pott. Co. Commissioner Greg Rush and Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens judge a 1971 Chevelle SS at the First Annual Driven for Justice Car Show, held at Life. Church in Shawnee on Nov. 8. The car show raised more than $5,000 for the Child Advocacy Center of Central Oklahoma. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Dunbar Heights Community celebrated their first Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 2025. The four Veterans honored in attendance were Lt. Colonel James Keel, Timmy Young, Kyle Winrow and Frank Kelly. Young led the celebration; Kelly was the guest speaker; Winrow and Keel spoke to the crowd, as well. Anice Young was invited to sing praise, and Shirley Campbell read the names of each veteran with roots in the Dunbar Heights community. See full cutline below. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

At least 30 veterans participated in the 'veteran's parade' where they were announced by Tecumseh High School Assistant Band Director Bailey Vaughn and stood on the THS football field to listen to their service theme songs. This was part of the Veteran's Day Light Show, coordinated by Band Director John Outon, who also invited the Meeker and North Rock Creek High School bands this year. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

OBU Inspires Future Teachers

"Future Egyptologist" Patrick Newpower, age 8, speaks about the Egyptian pyramids during the Fifth Annual Mummy Day, Nov. 8, at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun