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Cami Engles Photo by Chris Rettman

Cami Engles Photo by Chris Rettman

Avedis welcomes two new board members to the Foundation Board

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
(Shawnee, OK) — Avedis Foundation has announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, Cami Engles and Dr. Greg Grant.“We are honored to welcome these two outstanding leaders to the Avedis Foundation Board,” said President and CEO Dr. Kathy Laster.
Blake Kennedy spoke to the Tecumseh School Board on behalf of the TPS Safety Committee about the proposed door sensors quoted by McBride Technologies. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Blake Kennedy spoke to the Tecumseh School Board on behalf of the TPS Safety Committee about the proposed door sensors quoted by McBride Technologies. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

New door security approved for TPS

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A discussion to approve a quote from McBride Technologies to provide a door monitoring system for all exterior doors at every classroom building, across all campuses, included comments from Blake Kennedy at the Mar. 9 Tecumseh Public School’s board meeting.
Shawnee Head Wrestling Coach Andrew McCune, far left, introduces the high school wrestling state qualifiers during the March 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Shown from left are McCune, Assistant Coach Will Hilton, Ayanna Cruz, Claudia Thomason, Silver Belvin, Stetson Tucker and Logan Skelton. Not pictured are Booker Dahlman and Za’Karia McClain. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee Head Wrestling Coach Andrew McCune, far left, introduces the high school wrestling state qualifiers during the March 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Shown from left are McCune, Assistant Coach Will Hilton, Ayanna Cruz, Claudia Thomason, Silver Belvin, Stetson Tucker and Logan Skelton. Not pictured are Booker Dahlman and Za’Karia McClain. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

SPS recognizes wrestling and swim

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 12, 2026
During the March 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting, two groups of athletes were recognized after returning from state competitions.
The 2026 recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award were honored at a dinner held Friday, Feb. 27, just prior to the PCJLS Premium Auction. Pictured front row from left: Jamie Barrick, Emma Degman, Josey Milburn, Emma Bellah, and Jayda Griffin. Back row, pictured from left: Tim Barrick, Baylee Foster, Landyn Seaton, Braxton Robbins, and Connor Hutchins. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

The 2026 recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award were honored at a dinner held Friday, Feb. 27, just prior to the PCJLS Premium Auction. Pictured front row from left: Jamie Barrick, Emma Degman, Josey Milburn, Emma Bellah, and Jayda Griffin. Back row, pictured from left: Tim Barrick, Baylee Foster, Landyn Seaton, Braxton Robbins, and Connor Hutchins. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Eight FFA members earn prestigious award

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Awards were presented on Feb. 27 during the Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Awards and Scholarship Presentations.The Richards Drug FFA Award was initiated by the late pharmacist Gordon Richards, Sr.
OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
High school students exploring a future in nursing will gain hands-on experience this summer at Oklahoma Baptist University’s School of Nursing “Called to Care” Camp, scheduled for July 1517, 2026, on the OBU campus. The camp is open to incoming high school freshmen through seniors.