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Tecumseh was officially designated as a Purple Heart City by Master Chief Larry VanSchuyver, Chapter 902 Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, on Aug. 18 at Tecumseh City Hall. Shown, from left, are Natalie Arnett with State Farm Insurance; Ambassador Jessie Newell with Global Production Solutions; City Manager Jimmy Stokes; Master Chief Larry VanSchuyver; Mayor Eddy Parker; Coordinator Kacy Kinsey; and John Fletcher with Define Boutique. Arnett, Newell and Fletcher donated toward the signs.

Tecumseh was officially designated as a Purple Heart City by Master Chief Larry VanSchuyver, Chapter 902 Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, on Aug. 18 at Tecumseh City Hall. Shown, from left, are Natalie Arnett with State Farm Insurance; Ambassador Jessie Newell with Global Production Solutions; City Manager Jimmy Stokes; Master Chief Larry VanSchuyver; Mayor Eddy Parker; Coordinator Kacy Kinsey; and John Fletcher with Define Boutique. Arnett, Newell and Fletcher donated toward the signs.

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Tecumseh designated as Purple Heart City

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Tecumseh, OK, is now a Purple Heart City, after a ceremony held at Tecumseh City Hall on Aug. 18, and it will be listed on the national registry.
Kyia Robison, with Legacy Parenting Center (LPC) spoke to the City about the Diaper Drive they are working on. Their current goal is to establish 100 drop-off sites for diaper donations. As of the meeting time, they were at 88. Since January of this year, LPC has given out 382,000 diapers to the community. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Kyia Robison, with Legacy Parenting Center (LPC) spoke to the City about the Diaper Drive they are working on. Their current goal is to establish 100 drop-off sites for diaper donations. As of the meeting time, they were at 88. Since January of this year, LPC has given out 382,000 diapers to the community. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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City warns citizens about latest scam

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
At the August Shawnee City Commissioner meeting, the City learned of a scam happening to Shawnee citizens, and wants to warn the public.

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Burn ban issued

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A 14-day burn ban is currently in effect after the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved it during its meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18.Emergency Management reported the county remains in severe drought, with above-normal temperatures expected to persist through the week.

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Early voting opens Aug. 20, 2026

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Voters in Pottawatomie County have the opportunity to vote early, beginning Thursday, Aug. 20. There is something on the ballot for everyone, starting with State Questions 844 and 846.
Tecumseh Early Childhood Center is ready for students. Classes start today (Thursday, Aug. 13)! Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh Early Childhood Center is ready for students. Classes start today (Thursday, Aug. 13)! Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Tecumseh Middle School Archery Program starting

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, August 13, 2026
During the financial and bookkeeping portion of the August 10 Tecumseh School Board meeting, Superintendent Robert Kinsey announced the Middle School would be starting the Archery In Schools program as part of their Outdoor education classroom.

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Tickets on Sale for Pogo’s Worksite Wellbeing Summit

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
SHAWNEE, OK – SEPT. 24, 2026 — Tickets are officially on sale for Pogo’s 5th annual Worksite Wellbeing Summit, the organization’s annual conference dedicated to health, wellness, and balance in the workplace.

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City approves contract with Shawnee Forward

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Shawnee Board of City Commissioners held a Special Meeting on Aug. 5 at 3 pm to consider a Contract for Economic Development Services Between the City of Shawnee and Shawnee Forward.In attendance were Commissioners Mark Sehorn, Chris Odneal, Greta Shuler and Daniel Matthews.