People and Places

Pastor Don Jonker Releases Inaugural Publication

Pastor Don Jonker Releases Inaugural Publication

Pastor Don Jonker Releases Inaugural Publication

News Staff
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Tecumseh First Assembly of God Pastor Don Jonker has just released his inaugural work as an author entitled “Invitation to Intimacy: Touch Christ - Heal Wounds - Love Deeply.
Hobbs Spreads Grace Through Charity Projects

Hobbs Spreads Grace Through Charity Projects

Hobbs Spreads Grace Through Charity Projects

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 24, 2022
One North Rock Creek 4-H Club member spreads grace to those in her community through her charity projects. Grace Hobbs, 12, most recently led a project to make Valentine’s cards for all eight nursing homes and assisted living centers in Shawnee.
Virginia Bradshaw

Virginia Bradshaw

Virginia Bradshaw, A True Journalist With Class

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Retired “Countywide & Sun” reporter Virginia Bradshaw passed away on Feb. 9, after a long and storied life in journalism. Bradshaw would have been 93 on Feb. 21, but her funeral service was held on Valentine’s Day at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Shawnee. It was officiated by Rev.
MEET the CREW Sharyl Copeland Finds Joy In The Everyday

MEET the CREW Sharyl Copeland Finds Joy In The Everyday

MEET the CREW Sharyl Copeland Finds Joy In The Everyday

Kendra Johnson
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Tucking inserts into papers comes happily to Sharyl Copeland, as with friendly chatting she brings cheer into the office every week. “I love my job,” she said. “But to other people, it’s boring to them.
Avedis Welcomes Wes Moore

Avedis Welcomes Wes Moore

Avedis Welcomes Wes Moore

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Foundation’s Speaker Series to present NY Times best-selling author and former CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation Avedis Foundation will welcome New York Times best-selling author Wes Moore on Wednesday, Feb. 23 as part of the Foundation’s 2022 Speaker Series.
SSM Health Welcomes Theodore Ruff, MD

SSM Health Welcomes Theodore Ruff, MD

SSM Health Welcomes Theodore Ruff, MD

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome Theodore Ruff, M.D, as he expands his practice. Ruff specializes in general surgery, caring for patients at both SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee and SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest. Ruff has been with SSM Health St.
Countywide & Sun journalist Kendra Johnson stands in a tethered hot-air balloon, while talking with the balloon’s pilot and taking pictures, during the FireLake FireFlight Balloon Festival last year. Photo provided by Ronald Johnson.

Countywide & Sun journalist Kendra Johnson stands in a tethered hot-air balloon, while talking with the balloon’s pilot and taking pictures, during the FireLake FireFlight Balloon Festival last year. Photo provided by Ronald Johnson.

Kendra Johnson, Reporter Of Many Talents

Meet The Crew
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Countywide & Sun journalist Kendra Johnson, of Shawnee, has loved storytelling for as long as she can remember, ever since she and her three siblings would make up stories and act them out.
Natasha Dunagan interviews Skip Myers, for her feature article about his father TSgt. Verdun C. Myers’s induction into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame. Photo Provided.

Natasha Dunagan interviews Skip Myers, for her feature article about his father TSgt. Verdun C. Myers’s induction into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame. Photo Provided.

MEET the CREW

Kendra Johnson
Friday, January 28, 2022
Natasha “Tasha” Dunagan’s quiet smile often is the first to greet visitors walking into the Countywide & Sun news office—when it’s not hidden behind a camera lens, that is.