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Kaylen King

Kaylen King

OBU’s Kaylen King Wins Gold at Addy Awards

Kaylen King
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Oklahoma Baptist University senior Kaylen King, a graphic design major from Bethany, Oklahoma, earned a prestigious Gold Addy Award at the Addy Awards, presented by the American Advertising Federation on Feb. 15, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
Jan Parker

Jan Parker

Jan Parker recognized for 30 years of service

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Jan Parker is one of the original orgainizers of the Tecumseh Historical Society and has served continually for the past 30 years. Parker was recently recognized for her years of service. The Historical Society will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on April 19, 2025. Photo provided
Gerrer Museum of Art. The annual exhibition will be on display from Mar. 1-30 and the opening reception will be on Mar. 2 at 5 pm. Photo provided by MGMoA Visitors tour the Annual High School Juried Art Exhibition at the Mabee-

Gerrer Museum of Art. The annual exhibition will be on display from Mar. 1-30 and the opening reception will be on Mar. 2 at 5 pm. Photo provided by MGMoA Visitors tour the Annual High School Juried Art Exhibition at the Mabee-

MGMoA Announces 5th Annual High School Juried Art Exhibition

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
(SHAWNEE, Okla.) – The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is thrilled to announce its 5th Annual High School Juried Art Exhibition, offering high school students across Oklahoma the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents in a professional museum setting and win cash prizes.
Library customers pose to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. (Photo provided.)

Library customers pose to celebrate Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. (Photo provided.)

Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday with Pioneer Library System

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie Counties, OK. January 2025 — On January 19, Pioneer Library System invites the community to celebrate the birthday of an iconic entertainer and philanthropist, Dolly Parton!
The host for Songwriter Night at Music Unlimited, Kevin Hall, performs one of his songs on Jan. 3, as business owner Jeff Hawkins works the sound and lights. Hall suggested the event to Hawkins in 2022, where singer-songwriters are invited to try out their songs on an audience. They host about eight artists on the first Friday of each month since it resumed in Oct. 2024. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The host for Songwriter Night at Music Unlimited, Kevin Hall, performs one of his songs on Jan. 3, as business owner Jeff Hawkins works the sound and lights. Hall suggested the event to Hawkins in 2022, where singer-songwriters are invited to try out their songs on an audience. They host about eight artists on the first Friday of each month since it resumed in Oct. 2024. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Songwriter Night At Music Unlimited Is Revived

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Songwriter Night at Music Unlimited has returned with its wide variety of original instrumentals and lyrics set to melody from laid-back cowboy songs to driving love songs.
Don and Janelle Rominger

Don and Janelle Rominger

50th Wedding Anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Doctor Donald and Janelle Rominger observed their 50th wedding anniversary at their rural home near Tecumseh on Saturday, July 27. The small gathering was hosted by their daughter, Leslie Bell of Kemp, Texas.
During Tecumseh's Baccalaureate on May 19, Graduate Marquan Krush received the Tiffany Fowler-Tiffin Outstanding Christian Leadership Award and a hug from Tiffany's brother, Kyle Fowler. Coach Kortney Ozment, far left, also spoke about the award's namesake. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

During Tecumseh's Baccalaureate on May 19, Graduate Marquan Krush received the Tiffany Fowler-Tiffin Outstanding Christian Leadership Award and a hug from Tiffany's brother, Kyle Fowler. Coach Kortney Ozment, far left, also spoke about the award's namesake. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Graduation Keepsake: Tecumseh High School

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Tecumseh Salutatorian Biography:JESSY THOMAThe son of Tony and Anita Thoma, Jessy is active in a number of clubs and organizations throughout his High School career, including science club, Academic team, National Honors Society, and Gifted and Talented.
Some of the 186 Shawnee graduates make the sign of the wolf as "Hail, Shawnee High School" is sung by members of the SHS Choir. Shown, in the front row, is Bella Koepke, Holly Valentine and Kennedy Santos. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Some of the 186 Shawnee graduates make the sign of the wolf as "Hail, Shawnee High School" is sung by members of the SHS Choir. Shown, in the front row, is Bella Koepke, Holly Valentine and Kennedy Santos. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Graduation Keepsake: Shawnee High School

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Letter from the Superintendent:To the Shawnee High School Class of 2024,As we gather to celebrate your remarkable achievements and the end of this significant chapter in your lives, I hope you've had a chance to reflect on the journey that has brought you here.
North Rock Creek Graduate Haley Hacker receives her diploma from Co-Principal Chad Brooking during graduation on May 16. NRC had 101 graduates this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

North Rock Creek Graduate Haley Hacker receives her diploma from Co-Principal Chad Brooking during graduation on May 16. NRC had 101 graduates this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Graduation Keepsake: North Rock Creek High School

News Staff
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Letter from the Principals:The North Rock Creek Class of 2024 emerges as a beacon of excellence, their collective achievements spanning a diverse spectrum of endeavors.