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Staff from Community Renewal and Avedis Foundation together with Jill Spencer, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Dr. Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Brandon Dyer, Executive Director Community Renewal, and Dr. Steve Trotter, Board Member Avedis Foundation, pose for a photo as they are presented a check for $500,000 for 2025. Photo provided by Avedis Foundation

Staff from Community Renewal and Avedis Foundation together with Jill Spencer, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Dr. Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Brandon Dyer, Executive Director Community Renewal, and Dr. Steve Trotter, Board Member Avedis Foundation, pose for a photo as they are presented a check for $500,000 for 2025. Photo provided by Avedis Foundation

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Avedis awards $500,000 grant to Community Renewal

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
On Friday, Mar. 26, 2025, Avedis Foundation presented a grant check in the amount of $500,000 to Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County. Kathy Laster, Ph.D.
Tecumseh High School Achieves Runner-Up Title in Seminole State Interscholastic Meet

Tecumseh High School Achieves Runner-Up Title in Seminole State Interscholastic Meet

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Tecumseh High School Achieves Runner-Up Title in Seminole State Interscholastic Meet

Adelaide Lack Tecumseh High School Intern
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Twenty THS students competed in the Seminole State College 52nd Annual Interscholastic Meet on Thursday, Mar. 27th.Tecumseh High School is the runner-up Division 1 champion of the Seminole State College Interscholastic Meet, right behind Morris High School.

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Education Sales Tax Passes

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The April election followed the trend of the last several elections with a low turnout. Most of the races were won decisively. The Pottawatomie County halfcent Education Sales Tax was one of those decisive wins, receiving 2,243 (71.25 percent) Yes votes to 905 (28.75 percent) No votes.
Tecumseh Police Chief JR Kidney voices support for McLoud Police Chief Kyle Webb at the Mar. 27 McLoud City Council meeting. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh Police Chief JR Kidney voices support for McLoud Police Chief Kyle Webb at the Mar. 27 McLoud City Council meeting. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

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Police Chief investigation dominates McLoud meeting

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
A standing-room-only crowd of over 70 people packed the McLoud City Council Chambers for the Mar. 27, 2025, meeting to voice opinions regarding the potential discipline or termination of Police Chief Kyle Webb, who is currently under investigation and on administrative leave.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Thursday, 3rd Bingo for Babies - Legacy Parenting Event @ 6:30, Grand Casino Eagle Room. $30 or 2/$50. Tickets at legacyshawnee.com/bingo. Spinning Spools Quilt Guild - 7 pm, Shawnee Senior Center at 400 N. Bell.Friday, 4th County-Wide Clean Up - April 4-6th for all districts.
Dunagan Graduates Air Force Basic Training

Dunagan Graduates Air Force Basic Training

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Dunagan Graduates Air Force Basic Training

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Airman Branden L. Dunagan of Tecumseh graduated from U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training on March 20, 2025.Dunagan underwent almost eight weeks of physical and mental preparation with the 737th Training Group, 322nd Training Squadron, Flight 248 at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, TX.

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Early voting begins today, March 27

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Early voting begins Thursday, March 27, 2025 for voters in Pottawatomie County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

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Learn How Your Voice is Shaping a Healthier County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Pottawatomie County, OK – After hearing from 3,176 community members in the largest Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey response in Oklahoma, it’s time to take the next step—turning data into action!