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November Ballot Has Two Key Questions For Voters

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Two questions will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election Ballot. Both were referred to a vote of the people by the Oklahoma Legislature.The questions are reprinted here as they will appear on the ballot followed by a brief summary prepared by the Oklahoma Press Association.
Dr. Phil Berkenbile presents award to Randy Gilbert at the Career Tech Hall of Fame event held Oct. 3. Photo provided

Dr. Phil Berkenbile presents award to Randy Gilbert at the Career Tech Hall of Fame event held Oct. 3. Photo provided

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Gilbert Inducted Into Career Tech Hall Of Fame

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Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Oklahoma Career Tech Foundation honored outstanding Oklahomans for their exemplary achievement, leadership, and service in the field of career and technology education. One of those inducted on Oct. 3 was Pottawatomie County’s own Randy Gilbert.Below is information printed in the program.

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SPS Passes Accreditation, Associates Degrees Offered To Freshmen

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Shawnee Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Teresa Wilkerson reported several positive developments happening in the district during the Oct. 7 Board of Education Meeting.First, Shawnee’s schools passed their accreditation “with flying colors” on Friday, Oct. 4, said Wilkerson.

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Pottawatomie County Courthouse Closed Friday, Oct. 11

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Pottawatomie County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, Oct. 11, due to a power shut-off during the next phase of the installation of an updated HVAC system. It will be closed Monday, Oct. 14 in observance of the holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Bridget Saunders, right, wipes away a tear as her daughter Ashton Stiles tells about her experiences trying to escape from a violent man at the Project: SAFE 16th Annual Honey Do Auction on Oct. 3. Project: SAFE helped 1,984 clients in 2023, 86 percent of which were women. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bridget Saunders, right, wipes away a tear as her daughter Ashton Stiles tells about her experiences trying to escape from a violent man at the Project: SAFE 16th Annual Honey Do Auction on Oct. 3. Project: SAFE helped 1,984 clients in 2023, 86 percent of which were women. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Project: SAFE’s Annual Honey Do Auction Raises $165,000

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 10, 2024
On Oct. 3, the 16th Annual Project: SAFE Honey Do Auction brought the community together to raise funds for the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking/ harassment, physical assault, and sexual assault.In 2023, Project: SAFE served 1,984 clients, with 86 percent of them being women.
Daniel McClure speaks to the council about his desire to fill the position of City Attorney. Counywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Daniel McClure speaks to the council about his desire to fill the position of City Attorney. Counywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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Council Reviews City Attorney Candidates After Warwick’s Death

Julie Talton
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Discussion on hiring a City Attorney to fill the big shoes left after the passing of Mike Warwick last month was a high priority on Monday, Oct.7th, at the Tecumseh City Council Meeting. Two candidates threw their hats in at the opportunity.
Members of the 3F Cattle Company team participate in the Wild Cow Milking division of the Tecumseh Round-Up Club Rodeo on Sept. 28 after the Frontier Days festival.. Five other ranches or cattle companies also competed in roping events at the rodeo. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Members of the 3F Cattle Company team participate in the Wild Cow Milking division of the Tecumseh Round-Up Club Rodeo on Sept. 28 after the Frontier Days festival.. Five other ranches or cattle companies also competed in roping events at the rodeo. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Round-Up Club Holds Rodeo During Festival

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

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Sample Ballots Available for November 5 General Election

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Sample ballots are now available for the Nov. 5 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Pottawatomie County Election Board during normal business hours.

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Countyline

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Oct. 3-10, 2024Thursday, 3rdSHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) HONEY DO AUCTION - Oct 3, 5:30 Grand Casino, Shawnee. Presented by Project SAFE. Tickets available at projectsafeok.com EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge.