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Officer Bacon discusses take-home vehicles as a recruitment and retention tool for the police department. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Officer Bacon discusses take-home vehicles as a recruitment and retention tool for the police department. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Car Incentive debated at McLoud meeting

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
There was a lot of discussion over the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City of McLoud, Oklahoma and the Fraternal Order of Police McLoud Lodge #232 Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, at the Sept. McLoud City Council meeting.
Evie Satterwhite, 7, of Shawnee, begins the bicycle rodeo course, presented by Pottawatomie Go during Pedalpalooza, which was held at Rotary Briscoe Boy Scout Park on Sept. 20. In addition to the bike rodeo, there were several booths, including Epic Snocones, First United Bank, VIPS, Kids Action, Pioneer Library Systems - Shawnee Library, OBU, Willier USA, Salty Dogs Cycling, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, and LOL Cartoons Party Entertainment. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Evie Satterwhite, 7, of Shawnee, begins the bicycle rodeo course, presented by Pottawatomie Go during Pedalpalooza, which was held at Rotary Briscoe Boy Scout Park on Sept. 20. In addition to the bike rodeo, there were several booths, including Epic Snocones, First United Bank, VIPS, Kids Action, Pioneer Library Systems - Shawnee Library, OBU, Willier USA, Salty Dogs Cycling, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, and LOL Cartoons Party Entertainment. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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POGO hosts Pedalpalooza at Boy Scout Park

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Library customers show off the flower art they created at the Tecumseh Public Library. Photo provided.

Library customers show off the flower art they created at the Tecumseh Public Library. Photo provided.

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Explore STEAM at your local library

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Pott.County, OK — Pioneer Library System (PLS) invites community members to read, make, and explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) this fall.STEAM education plays a critical role in developing problem-solving abilities, collaboration, creativity, and emotional well-being.
The Frontier Days Pageant was held on Sun., Sept. 21, at the W.P. Wood/THS Alumni Center, and all age groups were crowned except the high school girls. Miss Frontier Days will be crowned before the parade on Sept. 27, around 9:30 am, and presented with a $500 scholarship. See full caption below.

The Frontier Days Pageant was held on Sun., Sept. 21, at the W.P. Wood/THS Alumni Center, and all age groups were crowned except the high school girls. Miss Frontier Days will be crowned before the parade on Sept. 27, around 9:30 am, and presented with a $500 scholarship. See full caption below.

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Frontier Days Pageant Celebrates Our Roots with Boots

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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Frontier Days Celebration continues Tonight

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The annual Frontier Days celebration kicks off tonight, Thursday, Sept. 25, with the Gospel Sing. Saturday’s events begin early, but don’t wait to join the fun since the festivities will wrap up about 3 pm.GOSPEL SING: Slick Humphrey Park, 6-8 pm Sweetheart/Frontiersman Crowning.
During intermission of Dancing With Shawnee, guests took to the floor to show off their own moves. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

During intermission of Dancing With Shawnee, guests took to the floor to show off their own moves. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Bold & Beautiful wins Dancing With Shawnee

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Dazzling steps and spirited performances lit up the stage at the Rotary Club’s Second Annual Dancing with Shawnee for local causes. The spotlight wasn’t just on the dancers’ moves, but on the causes they championed during the fundraiser’s second year.
Wayne Trotter served as the president of the Oklahoma Press Association in 1999. Photo provided by OPA

Wayne Trotter served as the president of the Oklahoma Press Association in 1999. Photo provided by OPA

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Wayne Trotter never chased headlines; he chased the truth

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
This past week, Pottawatomie County lost not only a journalist but a man whose devotion to truth and fairness defined his work and his life. His absence leaves a void in Tecumseh, throughout Pottawatomie County, and among journalists who strive to follow his example.