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Taycie Baker- Bethel 4-H. Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer. Photo courtesy of Delia Crawford

Taycie Baker- Bethel 4-H. Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer. Photo courtesy of Delia Crawford

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Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Results

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 27, 2025
This year’s Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show (PCJLS) Premium Auction raised approximately $300,000 “with all monies going to the exhibitors,” said Suzanne Gilbert.The below freezing temps throughout the week did not stop kids from across the county from entering the show ring.

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SCCDA board member Morris voices concerns

Bill Rooth And Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Rob Morris addressed Commissioners Greg Rush and Abby Thompson during the Feb. 25 meeting to say that the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority, (SCCDA, aka Expo Trust), is not able to dissolve until it satisfies an outstanding charge.
Dayton Forsythe (front, center, black jacket) is joined by OU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser and members of the OU team, Saturday, Feb. 22. During halftime of the Dale districts game, Forsythe was honored with the retirement of his number. See the story and additional photos on page B1. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dayton Forsythe (front, center, black jacket) is joined by OU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser and members of the OU team, Saturday, Feb. 22. During halftime of the Dale districts game, Forsythe was honored with the retirement of his number. See the story and additional photos on page B1. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Dayton Forsythe's Dale Number Retired

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Did you know a gathering of turkeys is called a rafter? This rafter of toms was recently shared with us. We also received a photo of hundreds of hens in the same vicinity. Turkey season doesn’t start until Apr. 16. Countywide & Sun/Patti Poteete

Did you know a gathering of turkeys is called a rafter? This rafter of toms was recently shared with us. We also received a photo of hundreds of hens in the same vicinity. Turkey season doesn’t start until Apr. 16. Countywide & Sun/Patti Poteete

A Rafter of Turkeys

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rebecca and Tim Brown check sections of the stained-glass window for accuracy before mounting. Photos by Stephanie with Fritz Frameables, LLC

Rebecca and Tim Brown check sections of the stained-glass window for accuracy before mounting. Photos by Stephanie with Fritz Frameables, LLC

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New stained-glass window at Emmanuel Episcopal

Contributing Writers: Fr. Tom Dahlman And Tim Brown
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Known for well over a dozen stained-glass windows dating back over 116 years when the current church was built, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, at Broadway and Highland, added another piece of religious art January 15, 2025.

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Frank Byers sentenced to life in prison

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Shawnee, Jan. 31, 2025 – On November 7, 2023, Frank Byers was charged by Pottawatomie County District Attorney Adam Panter with one count of Murder in the First Degree.

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Countyline

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Thursday, 20thSHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) POETRY READING - 7 pm, The Lunchbox, 217 E Main: cowboy poet, brought up in Pott. County --Jon Callahan. Self-described as being a former drinker with a writing problem; followed by open mic.
Kennedy Barrett, APRN joins SSM Health Medical Group as a certified nurse practitioner. She provides obstetric and gynecologic care in the Shawnee area. Photo provided

Kennedy Barrett, APRN joins SSM Health Medical Group as a certified nurse practitioner. She provides obstetric and gynecologic care in the Shawnee area. Photo provided

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SSM Health hires Kennedy Barrett, APRN

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome Kennedy Barrett, APRN, an advanced practice registered nurse, to its obstetrics and gynecology clinic. Barrett’s experience includes four years as a labor and delivery registered nurse.Barrett was raised in Hinton.
Sheriff Freeland Wood addressed the County Commissioners regarding changes in the Sheriff ’s Office, during the meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 18. Countywide & Sun/Bill Rooth

Sheriff Freeland Wood addressed the County Commissioners regarding changes in the Sheriff ’s Office, during the meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 18. Countywide & Sun/Bill Rooth

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Sheriff discusses new vehicles, programs, policies, and protocols with Commissioners

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
During the Feb. 18 Pottawatomie County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Freeland Wood and Sheriff ’s Deputy, Capt. Jared Strain presented information about new protocols, training, and a maintenance plan to help extend the life of current and future department vehicles.

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PCDA Board approves sponsorship donation for PCJLS

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
At the Feb. 13 meeting of the Pottawatomie County Development Authority (PCDA), it was reported by Wes Watkins Project Manager Steve Shultz that he is working to get authorization from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to restore 150 acres to how it looked 100 years ago.