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Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) for its new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program.

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Shawnee highlights future possibilities with Empty Buildings Tour

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Downtown Shawnee is opening its doors — even the empty ones — for a special Empty Buildings Tour this October.The event invites the public to tour vacant and underused downtown buildings to see their potential for new businesses, housing, and creative uses.

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Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Oklahoma City, OK – Governor Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed October 7, 2025, as “Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Day,” recognizing the service of Oklahoma veterans and the nonprofit that ensures they receive their long-overdue tribute in Washington, D.C.
Monarch butterflies arrive in Oklahoma

Monarch butterflies arrive in Oklahoma

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Monarch butterflies arrive in Oklahoma

News Staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Monarch butterflies are making their way through Oklahoma as part of their awe-inspiring fall migration — a 2,000–3,000-mile journey from the northern U.S. and Canada to the mountain forests of central Mexico.

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Helpline Doubles Nicotine Replacement Therapy

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
This October, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is offering a special bonus to Oklahomans thinking about quitting tobacco. Starting Wednesday, Oct.

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CareerTech Launches Teaching Apprenticeship Program

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Oklahoma CareerTech will open applications in October for spring 2026 Teaching to Teach Apprenticeship Program participation.Ninety Oklahomans were accepted in the initial class of participants this fall.
Grimmetts celebrate 71st Wedding Anniversary

Grimmetts celebrate 71st Wedding Anniversary

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Grimmetts celebrate 71st Wedding Anniversary

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Marvin “Ray” and Verlie Grimmett celebrated their 71st Anniversary this week. The Grimmetts, who were high school sweethearts, married in Henryetta, OK on Sept. 30, 1954.They currently live on a horse ranch in Tecumseh and have raised two sons and one daughter.
Senior Sweetheart Almeda Dyer gasps and Tecumseh Frontiersman Lonnie Hurst, left, claps as 2024 Miss Frontier Days Jalee Meyers presents a check for $1,755.44 to the Golden Age Center before the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Also shown are Jack Parson, President of the GAC Site Council, Pageant Director Katie McMahan and Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kimberly Elliott, far right. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Senior Sweetheart Almeda Dyer gasps and Tecumseh Frontiersman Lonnie Hurst, left, claps as 2024 Miss Frontier Days Jalee Meyers presents a check for $1,755.44 to the Golden Age Center before the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 27. Also shown are Jack Parson, President of the GAC Site Council, Pageant Director Katie McMahan and Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kimberly Elliott, far right. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Frontier Days Winners Include Dyer, Hurst

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Tecumseh’s Frontier Days went “Back to Our Roots” this year. After the initial event of the Frontier Days Pageant on Sept. 21, it continued with the Gospel Sing, held Sept. 25 at Slick Humphrey Park.

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Wanette City Clerk requests help from County

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
During a fairly routine meeting of the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners, the town clerk from Wanette requested help.Angela Larman provided documentation and stated she is the City Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of Wanette. However, during the monthly town meeting held Aug.