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SPS Assistant Principal, Tara Cook

SPS Assistant Principal, Tara Cook

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Cook named new Assistant Principal at Shawnee High

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Shawnee, OK – July 7, 2025 -Shawnee Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Tara Cook as the new Assistant Principal at Shawnee High School.Tara brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in a variety of educational and leadership positions throughout her career.
David Barrett addressed the board regarding his property that was on the agenda for abatement. He argued that he was in the process of remodeling the home for rental or resale and most of the items in question had been resolved. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

David Barrett addressed the board regarding his property that was on the agenda for abatement. He argued that he was in the process of remodeling the home for rental or resale and most of the items in question had been resolved. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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City Manager confirms water is safe

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
City Manager Jimmy Stokes assured the council that the city water, although discolored, was “safe to drink. If it wasn’t, we would have issued a boil alert.
Campbell named President of Oklahoma Press Association

Campbell named President of Oklahoma Press Association

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Campbell named President of Oklahoma Press Association

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Suzie Campbell, publisher of the Countywide & Sun in Tecumseh, officially assumed the role of president of the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) on July 1.OPA members elected Campbell during the association’s annual business meeting, held June 6-7 at the OPA Convention in Shawnee.
Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Barrett, Capps Cut FireLake Casino Ribbon

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Potawatomi Family Reunion Festival had a lot of events happening this past weekend. A major day one attraction was Chairman John "Rocky" Barrett and Vice Chairman, Linda Capps cutting the ribbon for the new FireLake Casino. The casino hosts 450 slot machines, a full-service kitchen and a bar.
Dale Alumni Association President Tim Kunze poses with Jerry Poole Lewis. Lewis is a 1964 graduate of Dale Public Schools. She spent many years serving on the Alumni Association board, helping to keep it running. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Dale Alumni Association President Tim Kunze poses with Jerry Poole Lewis. Lewis is a 1964 graduate of Dale Public Schools. She spent many years serving on the Alumni Association board, helping to keep it running. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Dale Alumni Gather to Celebrate Milestones and Memories

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Over 100 people attended the 2025 Dale Alumni Banquet on Saturday, June 28. The Class of 1975 was recognized for its 50-year reunion. Each attendee received a commemorative pin to mark the occasion.
Suzie Reece, with the Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, speaks about the dairy industry, cows and dairy foods, as Dixie the 3-year-old Jersey fills up a jar with her milk. West Washington Street was partially blocked off for the Tecumseh Public Library program on June 26. Cups and coloring books were provided. After the program, attendees could enjoy free Peachwave Yogurt, paid for by Tecumseh Friends of the Library and Tinker Federal Credit Union. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Suzie Reece, with the Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, speaks about the dairy industry, cows and dairy foods, as Dixie the 3-year-old Jersey fills up a jar with her milk. West Washington Street was partially blocked off for the Tecumseh Public Library program on June 26. Cups and coloring books were provided. After the program, attendees could enjoy free Peachwave Yogurt, paid for by Tecumseh Friends of the Library and Tinker Federal Credit Union. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Hiland Dairy Mobile Classroom visits Shawnee, Tecumseh, and McLoud

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Shawnee, OK – June 24, 2025 — Students attending Shawnee Public Schools’ Wolfpack Adventure Summer STEM program were treated to an unforgettable learning experience this June, thanks to a special visit from the Hiland Dairy Mobile Classroom.
Wes Culwell, his son Bill Fleming, and Fleming's wife, Tammy Nelson, all of Asher own these three vehicles. Culwell owns 'Blue Eyed Mary,' a 1954 Ford F-100. Fleming owns the 1926 Rat Rod, made from various parts found on his father's farm. Nelson has the 1967 Plymouth GTX. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Wes Culwell, his son Bill Fleming, and Fleming's wife, Tammy Nelson, all of Asher own these three vehicles. Culwell owns 'Blue Eyed Mary,' a 1954 Ford F-100. Fleming owns the 1926 Rat Rod, made from various parts found on his father's farm. Nelson has the 1967 Plymouth GTX. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Knights Car Show draws over 200 entries

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Nestled among the trees at Boy Scout Park in Shawnee, there were 203 vehicles and 11 club members’ vehicles in the 38th Annual Knights Auto Club Car Show on June 28.

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Shawnee Approves Land Use Agreement with YMCA

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Shawnee, Oklahoma, June 25, 2025 – During the June 23, 2025, Special Call meeting, the Shawnee City Commission unanimously approved a commercial non-aeronautical land use agreement with the Young Men’s Christian Association of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Inc.
McLoud Fire Chief Josh Jenkins is concerned about equipment after the loss of one of the fire trucks. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

McLoud Fire Chief Josh Jenkins is concerned about equipment after the loss of one of the fire trucks. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

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McLoud Addresses Fire Equipment Concerns

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The McLoud City Council, led by acting chair Councilman Doug Vanscovoc in the absence of Mayor McClure and Councilman Phil Solinger, heard urgent concerns from Fire Chief Josh Jenkins about the city’s fire equipment during its June 26 meeting.
SSM Health Saints Heart Cardiologists Isma Javed, MD, and Troy Norred, MD are surrounded by hospital administrators and Cardiac Cath Lab staff as they prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Cath Lab. Photo provided

SSM Health Saints Heart Cardiologists Isma Javed, MD, and Troy Norred, MD are surrounded by hospital administrators and Cardiac Cath Lab staff as they prepare to cut the ribbon on the new Cath Lab. Photo provided

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SSM Health Saints Heart Opens Second Cardiac Cath Lab in Shawnee

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Heart disease is the number one cause of death for Americans, and SSM Health Saints Heart in Shawnee is dedicated to providing the care needed to lower those numbers in area residents. This week, they celebrated the upcoming opening of SSM Health St.