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Randy Gilbert adds turkey to the dinners held by volunteer Vergil Brawner, 14, at the 19th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 28. Brawner's sister, Lyric Brawner, 10, and mother, Maud Police Chief Doneisha Brawner, shown in background, also volunteered. Also shown are Mason Blumenthal, Melissa Hewett and Annie Jo Gilbert. See full cutline below.

Randy Gilbert adds turkey to the dinners held by volunteer Vergil Brawner, 14, at the 19th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 28. Brawner's sister, Lyric Brawner, 10, and mother, Maud Police Chief Doneisha Brawner, shown in background, also volunteered. Also shown are Mason Blumenthal, Melissa Hewett and Annie Jo Gilbert. See full cutline below.

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Nearly 1,200 Meals Served At The 19th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner

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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Randy Gilbert adds turkey to the dinners held by volunteer Vergil Brawner, 14, at the 19th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 28.
Santa looks at a coloring page completed by Lilly Hampton, 8, of Shawnee, during the Second Annual Breakfast with Santa, held at Shawnee Middle School on Nov. 30. The event was a fund-raiser for the Shawnee Wrestling Program and also included breakfast served by the wrestlers, reindeer ring toss, backgrounds for selfies and coloring stations. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Santa looks at a coloring page completed by Lilly Hampton, 8, of Shawnee, during the Second Annual Breakfast with Santa, held at Shawnee Middle School on Nov. 30. The event was a fund-raiser for the Shawnee Wrestling Program and also included breakfast served by the wrestlers, reindeer ring toss, backgrounds for selfies and coloring stations. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Shawnee Wrestling Hosts Second Annual Breakfast with Santa

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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Cattlemen’s Association Third Annual Beef Quiz Bowl Winners Recognized

Cattlemen’s Association Third Annual Beef Quiz Bowl Winners Recognized

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Cattlemen’s Association Third Annual Beef Quiz Bowl Winners Recognized

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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Sixteen high school students from Pottawatomie County pose with their winnings during the Third Annual Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association Beef Quiz Bowl, held at the W.P. Wood/THS Alumni Center on Nov. 2.
The Shawnee High School Jazz Choir sings “Happy Birthday” to Band Director Christopher Hall before the Dec. 2 Board of Education meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The Shawnee High School Jazz Choir sings “Happy Birthday” to Band Director Christopher Hall before the Dec. 2 Board of Education meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Rose Building To Be Demolished, Baseball Field To Receive Turf

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Rose Garden School was built in Shawnee in 1912 before Woodrow Wilson Elementary was built to the east at 1830 N. Beard in 1928, according to https://sites. rootsweb.com/~okpcgc/schools/ wilson.html.

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County Gets Update On Canceled Medical Freedom Town Hall

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners discussed bids, transfers, purchases, spring cleanup dates and a budget for a multi-agency building project at the meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.The Commissioners approved a revised resolution for the Education Money sales tax vote.
Pam Vallandingham addressed the board regarding a rezoning request that would allow her and her husband Tim to build a triplex on East Washington. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Pam Vallandingham addressed the board regarding a rezoning request that would allow her and her husband Tim to build a triplex on East Washington. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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Tecumseh City Council Votes on Rezoning, Budget, and Grants

Julie Talton
Thursday, December 5, 2024
It was a fairly quick meeting for the Tecumseh City Council on Monday, Dec. 2. The most lengthy discussion was regarding a public hearing held to rezone a property located at 521 E. Washington from R-2 (Combined Residential) to R-3 (Multifamily Residential District).
McLoud Public Works employee Shane Wright is recognized as the highlighted employee of the month. Photo provided

McLoud Public Works employee Shane Wright is recognized as the highlighted employee of the month. Photo provided

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FFA Donates New Signs To City Of McLoud

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The City of McLoud approved the placement of new signs on four entrances to welcome visitors and residents to McLoud.The signs were built and donated by the McLoud FFA. City Manager Cody Roe said the students built some nice- looking signs in the FFA colors.
OBN Approves SSCs Appeal, Lifts Admission Restrictions

OBN Approves SSCs Appeal, Lifts Admission Restrictions

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OBN Approves SSCs Appeal, Lifts Admission Restrictions

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Seminole State College has announced the reinstatement of admissions to its nursing program following the Oklahoma Board of Nursing’s approval of an appeal on Nov. 14.