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Fisher Childers, 12, shoots hoops at a wall of inflatable nets, as his friends, Owen Van Antwerp, 12, and Oaklen Danker, 11, all of North Rock Creek, look on during the Thunder UP Tour at KidSpace Park on April 30. There were several opportunities to play basketball during the well-attended event. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun, unless otherwise noted.

Fisher Childers, 12, shoots hoops at a wall of inflatable nets, as his friends, Owen Van Antwerp, 12, and Oaklen Danker, 11, all of North Rock Creek, look on during the Thunder UP Tour at KidSpace Park on April 30. There were several opportunities to play basketball during the well-attended event. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun, unless otherwise noted.

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Shawnee Parks & Rec Center News

Amy Riggins
Thursday, May 14, 2026
KidSpace Park played host to the OKC Thunder organization April 30 for their rescheduled Thunder UP Tour. A very large crowd came out to show their support for the Thunder and enjoyed an exciting mobile fan experience!
A fire broke out at Jordan Contractor's mechanic barn in downtown Tecumseh on May 6. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

A fire broke out at Jordan Contractor's mechanic barn in downtown Tecumseh on May 6. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh Fire Chief speaks about downtown fire

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The fire that sent black smoke billowing from the Jordan Contractors, Inc., mechanic shop, at the corner of Maple and 4th streets in downtown Tecumseh on May 6, is still under investigation by the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner and State Fire Marshal, according to Tecumseh Fire Chief Rhett Banks.
THS Senior Blake Wright addressed the Tecumseh School Board regarding permission to wear honor cords at graduation. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

THS Senior Blake Wright addressed the Tecumseh School Board regarding permission to wear honor cords at graduation. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Students spoke; the board listened

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The May Tecumseh School Board meeting opened with a Student Showcase. The Barnard Elementary Science Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Math (STREAM) Team Students brought their dioramas and presented them to the board.
Fran Topping, Julie Talton, Renee Clemmons and Kristi Winchester pose with a check made out to Project:SAFE in the amount of $1025.00 from the Second Annual Rags 2 Runway event held April 25 at spOKeLAHOMA.

Fran Topping, Julie Talton, Renee Clemmons and Kristi Winchester pose with a check made out to Project:SAFE in the amount of $1025.00 from the Second Annual Rags 2 Runway event held April 25 at spOKeLAHOMA.

Rags 2 Runway Raises $1,025 for Project: SAFE

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Fran Topping, Julie Talton, Renee Clemmons and Kristi Winchester pose with a check made out to Project: SAFE in the amount of $1025.00 from the Second Annual Rags 2 Runway event held April 25 at spOKeLAHOMA.
PAVE hosts Senate Dist. 17 Forum

PAVE hosts Senate Dist. 17 Forum

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PAVE hosts Senate Dist. 17 Forum

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Four Republican candidates for the Senate District 17 seat are on the June 16 primary election ballot. The Pottawatomie Advocates for Voter Education (PAVE) held the first of five scheduled candidate forums, giving residents the opportunity to hear directly from those vying for their vote.
Sterling Bill Targeting Nitrous Oxide Misuse Heads to Governor’s Desk

Sterling Bill Targeting Nitrous Oxide Misuse Heads to Governor’s Desk

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Sterling Bill Targeting Nitrous Oxide Misuse Heads to Governor’s Desk

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1933, authored by Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, is headed to the Governor’s desk after gaining final legislative approval. The measure, known as the Maddix Bias Act, seeks to prevent the misuse of nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas.
Kenneth Crawford (seated) is called as a witness for Phil Solinger. Two additional witnesses were also called on Solinger's behalf, Warren Boles, and Gary Breeden. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Kenneth Crawford (seated) is called as a witness for Phil Solinger. Two additional witnesses were also called on Solinger's behalf, Warren Boles, and Gary Breeden. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Election Board denies challenge, keeps Solinger on ballot

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 7, 2026
For the first time in at least 30 years, a candidacy filing in Pottawatomie County was formally contested.On April 16, the Pottawatomie County Election Board unanimously denied a challenge to remove Dist.