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Three young exhibitors compete in Peewee Showmanship, which is for second grade and under, at the Third Annual T-Town Showdown, held at the Tecumseh Round-Up Club on Aug. 24. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Three young exhibitors compete in Peewee Showmanship, which is for second grade and under, at the Third Annual T-Town Showdown, held at the Tecumseh Round-Up Club on Aug. 24. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Host’s Annual T-Town Showdown

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Tecumseh Band Director John Outon poses by the “America the Beautiful” monument at Pike’s Peak in Colorado recently. Outon took his band students on the trip, and they played a concert at the America The Beautiful Park. Photo provided.

Tecumseh Band Director John Outon poses by the “America the Beautiful” monument at Pike’s Peak in Colorado recently. Outon took his band students on the trip, and they played a concert at the America The Beautiful Park. Photo provided.

Tecumseh Band Students Find Inspiration on Pikes Peak

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The pieces have been percolating in the mind of Tecumseh Band Director John Outon for a long time, and everything finally came together over Labor Day weekend.About 10 years ago, on a mission trip to Colorado Springs, CO, Outon learned that Pikes Peak helped inspire the song “America the Beautiful.
The winner of the Community Renewal We-Care-Aoke 2024, was Tina Hanna. The event, held at the Grand Casino in February, raised over $18,914. Photo provided

The winner of the Community Renewal We-Care-Aoke 2024, was Tina Hanna. The event, held at the Grand Casino in February, raised over $18,914. Photo provided

Tina Hanna: Revitalizing SCI and Making Dreams Come True

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 5, 2024
In February, she sang her way to victory at the We-Care-Aoke benefi tting Community Market of Pottawatomie County. Last month, she danced her way to runner-up in the Oklahoma Children’s Health Foundation’s “Dancing For A Miracle” event.
Children ride in a Tecumseh Fire Engine during the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 30, 2023. File photo

Children ride in a Tecumseh Fire Engine during the Frontier Days Parade on Sept. 30, 2023. File photo

Frontier Days Adds Cowboy Poetry To The Fun

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The last week of September is fast approaching, and with it comes Tecumseh’s Frontier Days festival. This year, the theme is “Who We Are.”On the website, www.tecumsehchamber. com, it states, “Our theme, ‘Who We Are,’ celebrates the people and businesses that make Tecumseh unique.
Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Community Engagement Coordinator April Grant hands a bowl of chili to State Representative Danny Sterling, who was a judge during the Second Annual United Way Kickoff Cookoff, held at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Safety Center on Aug. 27. There were 21 entries from nonprofits, businesses and churches in the event, said United Way of Eastern Frontier Country Executive Director Sandy Vanderburg. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Community Engagement Coordinator April Grant hands a bowl of chili to State Representative Danny Sterling, who was a judge during the Second Annual United Way Kickoff Cookoff, held at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Safety Center on Aug. 27. There were 21 entries from nonprofits, businesses and churches in the event, said United Way of Eastern Frontier Country Executive Director Sandy Vanderburg. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

United Way Kickoff Cookoff Has 21 Entries, Hosts 200 Guests

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 29, 2024
For the second year, the United Way Eastern Frontier Country (formerly “of Pottawatomie County”) (UWEFC) has mixed their fund-raiser kickoff, a dash of competition, and a generous helping of lunch.
Board Members & Staff from Community Market and Avedis Foundation are pictured together with Jill Spencer, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Daniel Matthews, Executive Director CMPC, and Dr. Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation. Photo Provided.

Board Members & Staff from Community Market and Avedis Foundation are pictured together with Jill Spencer, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Daniel Matthews, Executive Director CMPC, and Dr. Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation. Photo Provided.

Avedis Announces Grant To Community Market

News Staff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
On Aug. 20, the Avedis Foundation proudly announced a $167,525.00 grant to Community Market of Pottawatomie County.
The 2024 Blackberry Festival Royalty attended the McLoud City Council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. Pictured from left are Blackberry Queen Addison Adams, Blackberry Princess Haylee Kimsey, and Blackberry Junior Princess Riley Sherman. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

The 2024 Blackberry Festival Royalty attended the McLoud City Council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. Pictured from left are Blackberry Queen Addison Adams, Blackberry Princess Haylee Kimsey, and Blackberry Junior Princess Riley Sherman. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

McLoud Chamber Director Delivers Letter To City Council

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Get it marked on your calendar. The 2025 McLoud Blackberry Festival will be held June 20 and 21.This appears to be earlier than normal, but McLoud Chamber of Commerce Director Melanie Krause said, “It flutuates in the same window, between the end of June to just before mid July.
Sara Rose and Alan Geiger turn T-shirts into tie-dyed paintings for two children at the Vision Bank booth during the Sixth Annual Cops n’ Kids. The event attracted approximately 3,000 people. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Sara Rose and Alan Geiger turn T-shirts into tie-dyed paintings for two children at the Vision Bank booth during the Sixth Annual Cops n’ Kids. The event attracted approximately 3,000 people. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

About 3,000 Attend Cops n’ Kids, Tie Dye New This Year

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 29, 2024
There was something for everyone during the Sixth Annual Cops n’ Kids, held at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Sat., Aug. 24, and approximately 3,000 people attended.