Wanette

County Superintendents discuss benefits of the Education Sales tax

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Citizens of Pottawatomie County will have the opportunity to make the half-cent Education Sales Tax permanent on April 1, 2025. The Countywide & Sun has begun visits with the 14 school district superintendents in the county to hear why this tax is beneficial for the schools and the students.

Wanette’s Independence Day fireworks show has been an event for 15 or 16 years. It is paid for entirely from community donations. This year, they raised $3,000. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wanette’s Independence Day fireworks show has been an event for 15 or 16 years. It is paid for entirely from community donations. This year, they raised $3,000. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wanette Continues Fireworks Tradition

Wanette may be a small town, but they have an impressive, non-stop fireworks show on July 4. Mayor Nathan Gregory said the fireworks are paid for entirely by donation, and the community gave $3,000 this year.