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Wolfgang Kienzle, DPM Joins SSM Health Group

Wolfgang Kienzle, DPM Joins SSM Health Group

Wolfgang Kienzle, DPM Joins SSM Health Group

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
SHAWNEE, Okla. – SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome Wolfgang Kienzle, DPM, podiatry. He specializes in treating conditions related to the foot, ankle and lower extremities for both adults and adolescents.

TPS Board Approves Sale Of School-Owned Land

Julie Talton
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Tecumseh School Board met on September 9, 2024 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. During the meeting, the board approved the sell of land owned by the District located on the northwest corner of Main Street and South 12th Street in Tecumseh.

Bethel Public Schools Updates Defibrillator Policies

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Bethel School Board updated its policies regarding defibrillators and cardiac emergency response plan on Monday, Sept. 9.Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey said there are currently 13 devices located throughout the campus. The next step is to designate a response team at each site.
Members of the American Legion, Post 244 and the Cub Scout Troop 477, both in McLoud. The two organizations held a Flag Retirement Ceremony. A member of the American Legion said there were so many flags received that it was impossible to retire all of them in one evening. We will watch for another ceremony to be held in the near future. Photos provided by Monica Poindexter

Members of the American Legion, Post 244 and the Cub Scout Troop 477, both in McLoud. The two organizations held a Flag Retirement Ceremony. A member of the American Legion said there were so many flags received that it was impossible to retire all of them in one evening. We will watch for another ceremony to be held in the near future. Photos provided by Monica Poindexter

McLoud American Legion, Scouts Hold Flag Retirement

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Aaliyah Stargell7 Division: Miss Frontier

Aaliyah Stargell7 Division: Miss Frontier

Frontier Day’s Pageant Adds $500 Scholarship For Contestants

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 12, 2024
On Sept. 22 at 3 pm, the Frontier Days Pageant will feature 41 contestants dancing in a musical number, modeling outfits, performing a talent, and being interviewed. But, the oldest contestants in the Miss Frontier Days division will have more at stake this year.
Adam Hampton

Adam Hampton

Adam Hampton’s Chilling Script Set to Become Feature Film

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Adam Hampton, a filmmaker from Shawnee, has just landed the top prize in the first-ever Kinolime.com audience-driven screenplay contest with his chilling script, “The Waif.” Beating out over 600 submissions, Hampton’s win means his screenplay will be developed into a fully financed feature film.
Briana Ponkilla, with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, speaks to the council regarding the property formerly known as the Tecumseh Square being transitioned to being an office building for her 477 Program. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Briana Ponkilla, with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe, speaks to the council regarding the property formerly known as the Tecumseh Square being transitioned to being an office building for her 477 Program. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Tecumseh Square Gets New Purpose

Julie Talton
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The property located near the intersection of 177 and Gordon Cooper Drive, formerly known as “Tecumseh Square,” has been rezoned to accommodate new plans for the area.