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SSC Names Isaacs Dean of Instruction

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Professor of English Jessica Isaacs has been named the new Dean of Instruction at Seminole State College, effective July 15, 2024.Isaacs has worked full-time at Seminole State College for the past 22 years.
Ryan Franklin was honored, alongside his family, at the Oklahoma Sports Heritage Museum in Guthrie after achieving gold at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Pictured (left to right) Angie Franklin; daughter, Kaylin; Ryan Franklin and son, Logan. Photo provided

Ryan Franklin was honored, alongside his family, at the Oklahoma Sports Heritage Museum in Guthrie after achieving gold at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Pictured (left to right) Angie Franklin; daughter, Kaylin; Ryan Franklin and son, Logan. Photo provided

From Seminole to Sydney: Gold Medalist Recounts Olympic Journey

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The 2024 Olympics in Paris has come to an end, but for a couple of weeks viewers around the world tuned in as the best athletes in the world competed in a wide range of sports.
The entryway at Tecumseh Early Childhood Center has been transformed into a camper’s dream. This set up is sure to make first day of school photos extra adorable.

The entryway at Tecumseh Early Childhood Center has been transformed into a camper’s dream. This set up is sure to make first day of school photos extra adorable.

Student-Athlete Handbooks Created By Bays Are Required

Julie Talton
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The August School Board Meeting was held at the Tecumseh Early Childhood Center (TECC). The campus theme this year is “Camping” and the board members had the pleasure of seeing all of the hard work the site staff has put in to decorating their building. Each school site has a different theme.

Free Meals For Bethel Elementary Students

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey informed the Bethel Board of Education that all elementary students will receive free breakfast and lunch with the CEP program. No application is needed for this program. However, the Middle School and High School do not qualify for the same program.
Elizabeth Stowe, 9, and Megan Stowe, 5, of Tecumseh, ride on Sally the Camel, led by Jesse Malchow, of Camels Unlimited in Adair, during the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 10. Camel rides were a new addition to the Kids' Zone this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Elizabeth Stowe, 9, and Megan Stowe, 5, of Tecumseh, ride on Sally the Camel, led by Jesse Malchow, of Camels Unlimited in Adair, during the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 10. Camel rides were a new addition to the Kids' Zone this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Balloon Festival Attracts Estimated 60,000 People

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
“We are still awaiting a final count, but early estimates are at 60,000 attendees throughout the course of the weekend,” said Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) Social Media/Online Coordinator Reid Vishanoff, in an email, about the Seventh Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival.

Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Thursday, 8thEARLSBORO PUBLIC SCHOOLS - BACK IN SESSION SHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) PCDA — 4:30 pm., 17508 Bethel Road POTT COUNTY GOP - 7 pm, Pottawatomie County Museum, 207 N.
Exzavier Beal, 7, of Shawnee, hugs his mom, Kayla Beal, to make a "Forever Hug" with his arms painted white and hers blue during the First Annual Hug-A-Thon held at Woodland Veterans Park on Aug. 3. Also shown, recording the moment, is Exzavier's aunt, Rita Beal. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Exzavier Beal, 7, of Shawnee, hugs his mom, Kayla Beal, to make a "Forever Hug" with his arms painted white and hers blue during the First Annual Hug-A-Thon held at Woodland Veterans Park on Aug. 3. Also shown, recording the moment, is Exzavier's aunt, Rita Beal. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

First Annual Hug-A-Thon Raises $800 For Giving Project

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Imagine a family reunion where every hug left an impression - not just on your heart but on your shirt. These “Forever Hugs” were the centerpiece of the First Annual Hug-A-Thon.Olivia Rawlins, a Tecumseh junior, was on hand with a variety of acrylic paint colors to roll onto hands and forearms.
Seminole State College Names New Director Of Communications

Seminole State College Names New Director Of Communications

Seminole State College Names New Director Of Communications

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Josh Hutton has been named Director of Communications at Seminole State College, following six years as the college’s Communications Coordinator.Hutton will now represent the college on the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s Communicators Council.