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Student arrested after threat

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) arrested a Tecumseh High School student Saturday, Oct. 11, after investigating a threat posted on social media.The student has been charged with terroristic threats, threatening acts of violence, violation of the Computer Crimes Act, and obscene...
The sky feels heavy over Tecumseh Public Schools at this month's school board meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

The sky feels heavy over Tecumseh Public Schools at this month's school board meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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“A dark few days for our district”

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Tecumseh Public Schools held their monthly school board meeting Oct. 13. The air was thick and the room was somber after a traumatic few days leading up to meeting time. The meeting was pretty standard until it was time for Superintendent Robert Kinsey’s report.

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FREE Family Fun

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Oct 18 Fall Fest @ 160 Farmers Market, 8-4 pm Oct 18 Fall Art Mania: Pumpkins & Dots MGMoA, 10-Noon Oct 18 Trunk or Treat @ Shawnee American Legion, 10-2 pmOct 24 Fall Festival @ Regency Skilled Nursing, 5:30-7 pm Oct 25 Harvest Celebration @ Galilee Baptist, 4-7 pmOct 25 First Responders Trunk or...
John Thompson Photo provided by PCPSC

John Thompson Photo provided by PCPSC

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Two Arrested, Body Found After Standoff

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Two suspects were arrested after a 17-hour standoff west of Tecumseh on Monday afternoon.John Thompson, born Mar. 20, 1984, was charged with first-degree murder, carry or possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and obstructing an officer.Katelynn Cowett, born Jan. 14, 1997, already had a...
Ronnelle Baker serves up "The House Divided" chili for Kerry Nanaeto, of Shawnee, during the Second Annual Worrell's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. The event had an "OU versus OSU" tailgating theme, and attendees could vote on 18 types of chili. This is one of two annual fundraisers for the women's recovery house. Next, they will have Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo in April.

Ronnelle Baker serves up "The House Divided" chili for Kerry Nanaeto, of Shawnee, during the Second Annual Worrell's Haven Chili Cook Off, held in the Shawnee High School parking lot on Oct. 4. The event had an "OU versus OSU" tailgating theme, and attendees could vote on 18 types of chili. This is one of two annual fundraisers for the women's recovery house. Next, they will have Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo in April.

Second Annual Worrel's Haven Chili Cook Off Features 18 Varieties

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

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Voters Have Early and Emergency Voting Options

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 pm Monday, Sept. 29th and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter, said that state law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated...
Customers create their own designs with the 3D printing machine on the Mobile Maker Lab. Photo provided

Customers create their own designs with the 3D printing machine on the Mobile Maker Lab. Photo provided

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PLS invites community to read, make, explore STEAM

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
STEAM education plays a critical role in developing problem- solving abilities, collaboration, creativity, and emotional well-being.
David Hibler operates one of the four fully-updated, 1/8-scale diesel locomotives at Locomotive Operators of Central Oklahoma on Oct. 5. LOCO is located on five acres, west of Shawnee Twin Lakes on Lake Drive, and is open on the first Sunday monthly, 1-4 pm. In December, the train club will once again offer their Christmas Light Train Ride on Nov. 29, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, and Dec. 19, beginning at 5:30 pm. In addition to Christmas lights on the trains and along the route, they will have Santa Claus & cocoa.

David Hibler operates one of the four fully-updated, 1/8-scale diesel locomotives at Locomotive Operators of Central Oklahoma on Oct. 5. LOCO is located on five acres, west of Shawnee Twin Lakes on Lake Drive, and is open on the first Sunday monthly, 1-4 pm. In December, the train club will once again offer their Christmas Light Train Ride on Nov. 29, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, and Dec. 19, beginning at 5:30 pm. In addition to Christmas lights on the trains and along the route, they will have Santa Claus & cocoa.

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LOCO Upgrades Track, Engines

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Along with the rustle of leaves in the autumn trees, just west of Shawnee Twin Lakes, one can also hear the “clickety-clack” of trains running along metal rails.If so, you may be on Lake Drive, spending an afternoon at the five-acre Locomotive Operators of Central Oklahoma (LOCO) facility.According...