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The Grinch poses with Cade Glasgow, six months; Karsin Glasgow, 2; and Ashley Glasgow, all of Tecumseh, during the Grinchmas Whoville event, held in the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 30, 2023. File photo.

The Grinch poses with Cade Glasgow, six months; Karsin Glasgow, 2; and Ashley Glasgow, all of Tecumseh, during the Grinchmas Whoville event, held in the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 30, 2023. File photo.

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Grinchmas Marching Band Contest Deadline Is Tomorrow, November 22

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Attention all high school marching bands in the area: The deadline to sign up for the Grinchmas Marching Band Contest is tomorrow (Nov. 22).Those interested should contact Tecumseh City Clerk Cathy Condit at 405-598-2188, ext.114, or email ccondit@tecumsehok. org.So far, Condit said, “there are...
Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett presents a Senate Citation to Pastor Don Jonker in honor of the 75th anniversary of Tecumseh First Assembly of God. Jett and Jonker spoke at the event on Nov. 9. There was also a slide show, a musical performance by Worship Leader/Assistant Pastor Matt Rogers, and a sermon from Assemblies of God Presbyter Jeroyme Jackson from Stroud. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett presents a Senate Citation to Pastor Don Jonker in honor of the 75th anniversary of Tecumseh First Assembly of God. Jett and Jonker spoke at the event on Nov. 9. There was also a slide show, a musical performance by Worship Leader/Assistant Pastor Matt Rogers, and a sermon from Assemblies of God Presbyter Jeroyme Jackson from Stroud. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh First Assembly of God Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Tecumseh First Assembly of God church celebrated both its past and future.Held in the sanctuary at 104 S. 4th Street, the church commemorated 75 years in the same location.
Theresa Cody presents information she has gathered regarding the 8 80 Cities. PoGo Director John Bobb-Semple also spoke, requesting citizens attend the event scheduled Tuesday evening (Nov. 12) to hear more about 8 80 and participate in discussions regarding the program. Photo provided by Scott Hawkins.

Theresa Cody presents information she has gathered regarding the 8 80 Cities. PoGo Director John Bobb-Semple also spoke, requesting citizens attend the event scheduled Tuesday evening (Nov. 12) to hear more about 8 80 and participate in discussions regarding the program. Photo provided by Scott Hawkins.

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County Approves Funds For Entities, Hears Info On 8 80 Cities

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved funds for the Child Advocacy Center of Oklahoma (CACCO) to complete renovations at 131 N. Broadway.CACCO Director Kaycee Campbell requested $43,550 on Tuesday, Nov. 12, for funds to improve the aesthetics of the building to make it...
Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Hassell will provide free mental health counseling to Seminole State College students through the supplemental grant. Photo provided by SSC

Licensed Professional Counselor Stephanie Hassell will provide free mental health counseling to Seminole State College students through the supplemental grant. Photo provided by SSC

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SSC NASNTI Program Secures $157,000 Supplemental Grant

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Seminole State College Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) federal grant program was recently awarded a supplemental grant, totaling $157,500.
Dr. Joe Taron shared his vision of a new Ag Facility at Bethel Public Schools. After answering a few question, the board approved Taron exploring funding options. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dr. Joe Taron shared his vision of a new Ag Facility at Bethel Public Schools. After answering a few question, the board approved Taron exploring funding options. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Taron’s Request To Explore Funding For New Ag Facilities Approved

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Bethel School’s agricultural program could see a significant boost thanks to an initiative led by Dr. Joe Taron.In the Bethel School Board meeting held Monday, Nov. 11, Taron said he recently met with the vocational agriculture group, where a motion was made to explore plans for a new agricultural...
Lt. Col. Jakim Finlay, OK Army National Guard Commander of 1-179 Infantry Battalion, speaks about the late Major Cecil Johnson during the Pottawatomie County Veterans Memorial and Museum Veterans Day Program, held at the Woodland Veterans Park on Nov. 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Lt. Col. Jakim Finlay, OK Army National Guard Commander of 1-179 Infantry Battalion, speaks about the late Major Cecil Johnson during the Pottawatomie County Veterans Memorial and Museum Veterans Day Program, held at the Woodland Veterans Park on Nov. 11. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Veterans Day Speakers Deliver Passionate Speeches

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Veterans Day was being celebrated at nearly every school in the county on Nov. 11, and in Bethel, Shawnee, and Tecumseh, the keynote speakers brought an extra measure of passion this year.At the Bethel Public Schools Veterans Day Program, former Air Force Pilot Clint Bryant spoke about service.He...

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Schools Benefit Immensely From Half-Cent Educational Sales Tax

Julie Talton
Thursday, November 14, 2024
During the November Tecumseh School Board meeting, the board approved a resolution requesting that the Pottawatomie County Commissioners approve a measure to make the Pottawatomie County Half-Cent Education Sales Tax measure permanent and to send said measure to a vote of the people.