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Superintendent Robert Kinsey speaks to the BOCC about the purchase of new iPads and Chromebooks

Superintendent Robert Kinsey speaks to the BOCC about the purchase of new iPads and Chromebooks

County approves $505K in incentives, tech purchases

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners approved over $500,000 in economic incentives, school technology, and scheduled a county cleanup at its March 17 meeting.After returning from executive session, Commissioners Melissa Dennis (Dist. 1) and Greg Rush (Dist.
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (right) presents a $13.5 Million check to Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens. The Community Project Funding Grant - the largest of 15 grant requests approved for Bice - will be used to improve the runway and taxiways at the Shawnee Airport.

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (right) presents a $13.5 Million check to Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens. The Community Project Funding Grant - the largest of 15 grant requests approved for Bice - will be used to improve the runway and taxiways at the Shawnee Airport.

Shawnee Airport Lands $13.5M Grant

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice presented a $13.5 million check to the City of Shawnee on Friday, Mar. 13. The Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant is to strengthen Runway 17/35 and rehabilitate the airport’s taxiways, according to a press release received Monday, Mar. 16.
The Dale Pirates Basketball Team, Cheerleaders, Head Coach Fletcher Reed, Assistant Coach Oliver Willis and Assistant Coach Josh Forsythe pose after winning their fifth straight Class 2A State Championship at the OG&E Coliseum on Mar. 14. See the story and more photos under Sports tab, or click on the camera banner below to see all of our photos from the game! Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

The Dale Pirates Basketball Team, Cheerleaders, Head Coach Fletcher Reed, Assistant Coach Oliver Willis and Assistant Coach Josh Forsythe pose after winning their fifth straight Class 2A State Championship at the OG&E Coliseum on Mar. 14. See the story and more photos under Sports tab, or click on the camera banner below to see all of our photos from the game! Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

DALE PIRATES WIN 5TH STRAIGHT 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Shawnee City Commission recognized the Grove Basketball Girls for winning the school's first State Championship. The tournament was hosted by North Rock Creek on Feb. 14. In the first round, they beat Woodall (who had won 14 of the last 16 titles) in the second round, they beat Lone Star, who had beat them twice earlier in the season; they won the Championship game against Marietta 46-22. Shown next to Mayor Eric Stephens is Jacelyn Fichtner, Parker Lilley & Evie Scott with their coach, Chris Pingry.

The Shawnee City Commission recognized the Grove Basketball Girls for winning the school's first State Championship. The tournament was hosted by North Rock Creek on Feb. 14. In the first round, they beat Woodall (who had won 14 of the last 16 titles) in the second round, they beat Lone Star, who had beat them twice earlier in the season; they won the Championship game against Marietta 46-22. Shown next to Mayor Eric Stephens is Jacelyn Fichtner, Parker Lilley & Evie Scott with their coach, Chris Pingry.

Water & waste rate increase approved

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
To begin the March Shawnee City Commission Meeting, Mayor Eric Stephens recognized the Grove Girls Basketball team for winning the State Championship on Feb. 14. The coach and three players were present to receive the acknowledgement.

Voter registration deadline approaches

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Friday March 13, 2026, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7, 2026 Board of Education General Elections & Town of Macomb OG&E Proposition Election, Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today.

Ragland STEM Scholarship Deadline Nears

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
[Oklahoma City, OK] – There is still time for Oklahoma students to apply for the Ragland Family Education Foundation’s scholarship of $20,000. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2026.