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Atwood Named Tecumseh’s New City Attorney

Julie Talton
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Tecumseh City Council held a special meeting on Oct. 11 to discuss hiring a city attorney to replace the late Mike Warwick. Originally, two candidates expressed interest in the position. After learning the needs of the council, Daniel McLure withdrew his application due to time constraints.
Oklahoma City Community College English Professor Jeff Provine leads the Haunted Downtown Shawnee tour for about 25 people on Oct. 11. Provine said Hamburger King is said to be haunted by its founder, Joseph Macsas, as well as its former owners who can be heard moving furntiture upstairs, since it was a furniture store. The Community Matters event was hosted by the Shawnee Public Library. Provine is also the author of "Haunted Shawnee OK," and he held a book signing at The Arts at 317 earlier that day.

Oklahoma City Community College English Professor Jeff Provine leads the Haunted Downtown Shawnee tour for about 25 people on Oct. 11. Provine said Hamburger King is said to be haunted by its founder, Joseph Macsas, as well as its former owners who can be heard moving furntiture upstairs, since it was a furniture store. The Community Matters event was hosted by the Shawnee Public Library. Provine is also the author of "Haunted Shawnee OK," and he held a book signing at The Arts at 317 earlier that day.

Shawnee Library Hosts Haunted Downtown Shawnee Tour

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Whether someone believes in ghosts or not, a good ghost story is hard to resist, especially during October. They can also inform about the people connected to historic locations and their stories, which might not be remembered otherwise.

New Security System Coming To Tecumseh Public Schools

Julie Talton
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The October Tecumseh School Board Meeting was held on the 14th, which coincidently fell on the Federal holiday, Columbus Day, and the State holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day. During the meeting’s public comments portion, Victor Cope read about the Indian Holocaust as a result of Christopher Columbus.
People of all ages participated in the House of Hope Third Annual Color Fun Run, including the winner of the "Oldest Female" Award, Suzanne Smith of Shawnee (#226). Smith said, "It was fun. I was worried, but I made it." The event, which raises awareness of domestic violence, was held on Oct. 5 at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival Grounds. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

People of all ages participated in the House of Hope Third Annual Color Fun Run, including the winner of the "Oldest Female" Award, Suzanne Smith of Shawnee (#226). Smith said, "It was fun. I was worried, but I made it." The event, which raises awareness of domestic violence, was held on Oct. 5 at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Festival Grounds. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Third Annual House of Hope Color Fun Run Has Big Turnout

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Larry Smith, owner of The Bicycle Shoppe in Shawnee, poses by the bicycle he designed in memory of BMX racer Rodney Cooper for Cooper’s sister Cindy Parsons. Cooper and Parsons will be inducted into the Oklahoma BMX Hall of Fame, in Tulsa, on Oct. 12. Smith was inducted in 2022 in the Industry category. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Larry Smith, owner of The Bicycle Shoppe in Shawnee, poses by the bicycle he designed in memory of BMX racer Rodney Cooper for Cooper’s sister Cindy Parsons. Cooper and Parsons will be inducted into the Oklahoma BMX Hall of Fame, in Tulsa, on Oct. 12. Smith was inducted in 2022 in the Industry category. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bicycle Shoppe Owner Recalls BMX in Shawnee

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Growing up in Shawnee during World War II, Larry Smith’s first bicycle was his mother’s step-through, which she didn’t like. He began riding when he was five or six and said everyone rode bikes around town back then.

Bethel School Announces Election For Seat #5

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Board of Education of Bethel Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the # 5 seat on the Bethel Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Pottawatomie County Election Board between the...
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Bless The Press During Oklahoma Newspaper Week

Mark Thomas
Thursday, October 10, 2024
It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions.It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toast friends, host neighbors, praise children and glorify grandchildren.

November Ballot Has Two Key Questions For Voters

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Two questions will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election Ballot. Both were referred to a vote of the people by the Oklahoma Legislature.The questions are reprinted here as they will appear on the ballot followed by a brief summary prepared by the Oklahoma Press Association.