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Jan Parker, second from left, is shown with her husband, Mayor Eddy Parker, and their grandchildren, from left, Harrison Kinsey, Maxwell Parker, Parker Davis, and Piper Davis. Photo Provided

Jan Parker, second from left, is shown with her husband, Mayor Eddy Parker, and their grandchildren, from left, Harrison Kinsey, Maxwell Parker, Parker Davis, and Piper Davis. Photo Provided

First Lady of Tecumseh serves home town

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Jan Parker is an Inspiring Woman of many hats, and she has lived most of her life in Tecumseh, dedicating herself to the community.Parker said she was born to Gordon “Rabbit” and Ila Lee Miles White, the youngest of four children.
Suzanne Gilbert, Photo provided

Suzanne Gilbert, Photo provided

Leading with heart; Inspiring through service

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
“She does not have any quit in her, only ‘What can I do to help you today or any day?’” That is a direct quote from Suzanne Gilbert’s nominator for Inspiring Women in Pottawatomie County. “No matter what is going on in her life, she always makes time for others,” they add.
Charles Sulivant

Charles Sulivant

Two 25 year sentences for Sulivant

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Shawnee, OK - On Mar. 16, 2026, Charles Sulivant entered a blind plea of guilty to two felony counts of Lewd or Indecent Acts to a Child under 16 in Pottawatomie County case CF24-428.
Tiffany Truelove, Photo provided

Tiffany Truelove, Photo provided

Truelove empowers others

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
“Tiffany doesn’t seek recognition, but her quiet strength and tireless dedication inspire women every day. She is profoundly deserving to be recognized as an Inspiring Woman in Pottawatomie County,” said a nominator for Tiffany Truelove.
Dr. Sarah Karnish poses with her therapy dog Teddy at Shawnee Pediatric Dentistry. Karnish was nominated as one of Pottawatomie County's Inspiring Women. Photo provided

Dr. Sarah Karnish poses with her therapy dog Teddy at Shawnee Pediatric Dentistry. Karnish was nominated as one of Pottawatomie County's Inspiring Women. Photo provided

Karnish leads with compassion and heart

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Dr. Sarah Karnish, DDS, MDS, was nominated as one of Pottawatomie County’s “Inspiring Women.”Her nomination began, “Dr. Sarah Karnish is a shining example of what it means to lead with compassion, dedication and heart.
Superintendent Robert Kinsey speaks to the BOCC about the purchase of new iPads and Chromebooks

Superintendent Robert Kinsey speaks to the BOCC about the purchase of new iPads and Chromebooks

County approves $505K in incentives, tech purchases

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners approved over $500,000 in economic incentives, school technology, and scheduled a county cleanup at its March 17 meeting.After returning from executive session, Commissioners Melissa Dennis (Dist. 1) and Greg Rush (Dist.
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (right) presents a $13.5 Million check to Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens. The Community Project Funding Grant - the largest of 15 grant requests approved for Bice - will be used to improve the runway and taxiways at the Shawnee Airport.

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (right) presents a $13.5 Million check to Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens. The Community Project Funding Grant - the largest of 15 grant requests approved for Bice - will be used to improve the runway and taxiways at the Shawnee Airport.

Shawnee Airport Lands $13.5M Grant

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice presented a $13.5 million check to the City of Shawnee on Friday, Mar. 13. The Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant is to strengthen Runway 17/35 and rehabilitate the airport’s taxiways, according to a press release received Monday, Mar. 16.