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Dr. Jason James, Shawnee Superintendent, far right, wraps up his report to the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education at their regular meeting on Aug. 4. Shown, from left, are Turner Bass, Russ Oliver, President Clif Harden, Jeanne Swinney, Mandy Hillhouse and Kristen Wilson. The Board meets on the first Monday of each month (except in July). Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Dr. Jason James, Shawnee Superintendent, far right, wraps up his report to the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education at their regular meeting on Aug. 4. Shown, from left, are Turner Bass, Russ Oliver, President Clif Harden, Jeanne Swinney, Mandy Hillhouse and Kristen Wilson. The Board meets on the first Monday of each month (except in July). Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Shawnee Schools to use Yondr bags

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
In June, the Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education approved the SPS Personal Electronic Device Policy after Oklahoma Senate Bill 139 was passed and went into effect on July 1.
Police Chief JR Kidney delivers quarterly report to the Tecumseh City Council. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Police Chief JR Kidney delivers quarterly report to the Tecumseh City Council. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh residents, mark your calendars

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Several dates were set for events at the Aug. 4 Tecumseh City Council meeting Monday evening.Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce was granted use of Slick Humphrey Park for a Party in the Park on Sept. 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Pictured from left, OKCPhil Executive Director Brent Hart, Education and Community Engagement Director Shannon Lockwood, and the President of the Orchestra League Rachael Geiger, address the Board of County Commissioners regarding a Christmas concert to be held in Pottawatomie County. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Pictured from left, OKCPhil Executive Director Brent Hart, Education and Community Engagement Director Shannon Lockwood, and the President of the Orchestra League Rachael Geiger, address the Board of County Commissioners regarding a Christmas concert to be held in Pottawatomie County. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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OKC Philharmonic Plans Local Concert

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Plans are in the works for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic (OKCPhil) to hold a Christmas concert in Pottawatomie County.OKCPhil Executive Director Brent Hart, Education and Community Engagement Director Shannon Lockwood, and the President of the Orchestra League, Rachael Geiger, appeared before the...
Leland Melvin and his dogs for his official NASA portrait. (Credit: NASA)

Leland Melvin and his dogs for his official NASA portrait. (Credit: NASA)

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Leland Melvin at the Tecumseh Public Library

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Pioneer Library System is thrilled to announce engineer and former astronaut Leland Melvin as the 2025 keynote speaker for the annual Spark a Change series.
This summer, 89 OBU students and 19 employees served on Global Outreach (GO) Trips in countries across six continents—meeting physical needs, sharing the gospel, and building lasting relationships with people from all walks of life. Photo Provided

This summer, 89 OBU students and 19 employees served on Global Outreach (GO) Trips in countries across six continents—meeting physical needs, sharing the gospel, and building lasting relationships with people from all walks of life. Photo Provided

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OBU Impacts Lives Near and Far in Summer 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
While the temperature and humidity rise in the summer, Oklahoma Baptist University’s push to “live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ” never weakens, on and off Bison Hill.Through camps, conferences and trips, the OBU family continues to invest in the lives of students, alumni and...
Emcee Jamelle Payne poses with Rags 2 Runway Event coordinator, Fran Topping. Payne got the pleasure of being fashioned by Topping for the evening. Topping was fashioned by co-planner, Dave Thomas.

Emcee Jamelle Payne poses with Rags 2 Runway Event coordinator, Fran Topping. Payne got the pleasure of being fashioned by Topping for the evening. Topping was fashioned by co-planner, Dave Thomas.

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Rags 2 Runway Raises $1350 for House of Hope

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Rags 2 Runway was an event thought up by Vortex Alley co-owner, David Thomas. Knowing he had a great idea and a location to host, he sought out help from Fran Topping. Topping is no stranger to event coordination and was happy to jump in for the causes.
Pottawatomie Explorers

Pottawatomie Explorers

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Pottawatomie Explorers

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
As students head into a new school year, those interested in going into the law enforcement field can check out the Pottawatomie Explorers.According to Shawnee Police Department Information Officer Cpl.
Sandy Vanderburg, Executive Director of United Way of Eastern Frontier Country, celebrates the new partnership with women from Worrel’s Haven. The collaboration will expand recovery support and resources for women in our community. Photo Provided

Sandy Vanderburg, Executive Director of United Way of Eastern Frontier Country, celebrates the new partnership with women from Worrel’s Haven. The collaboration will expand recovery support and resources for women in our community. Photo Provided

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UNITED WAY WELCOMES WORREL'S HAVEN AS NEW PARTNER

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
July 30, Shawnee, OK – United Way of Eastern Frontier Country is proud to announce Worrel's Haven as its newest Partner Agency.