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Dale Graduate Joins Navy, Redirects His Life

Dale Graduate Joins Navy, Redirects His Life

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Dale Graduate Joins Navy, Redirects His Life

Lt. Cody Pearson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. – Lt. Cody Pearson, a native of Dale, Oklahoma, is one of the sailors ensuring the U.S. Navy maintains freedom from the ocean to the stars at Navy Meteorology and Oceanography Command (METOC).Pearson currently serves as a METOC officer at METOC, headquartered at the...
Tecumseh Police Sergeant J.D. Sanders is shown in dress uniform for the Air National Guard in 1996.

Tecumseh Police Sergeant J.D. Sanders is shown in dress uniform for the Air National Guard in 1996.

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Sgt. JD Sanders Serves 26 Years In The Military

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
In 1982, 18-year-old J.D. Sanders graduated from Capital Hill High School in OKC and decided to follow in his father’s footsteps.“My dad was in the Air Force, and that was kind of the reason,” said Sanders.
Dist. 26 State Rep. Dell Kerbs, surrounded by friends and supporters, thanks the hosts and those who attended the watch party held in Shawnee Tuesday night after winning his run for another term in office. Photo provided

Dist. 26 State Rep. Dell Kerbs, surrounded by friends and supporters, thanks the hosts and those who attended the watch party held in Shawnee Tuesday night after winning his run for another term in office. Photo provided

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Rep. Dell Kerbs Wins Fifth Term

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Voters flocked to the polls Nov. 5 to choose candidates and decide on state questions, but early voting began last week, as many took advantage and avoided longer lines on Election Day.Republican Dell Kerbs retained his offi ce as District 26 Oklahoma State Representative, garnering 62.40 percent...

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Shawnee School Board Approves Eight Maintenance Trucks

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education approved the purchase of eight maintenance trucks from The Truck Stop at the Nov. 4 regular meeting, according to the minutes posted on the SPS website.The Board also approved a contract with A&S Roofing and Contracting for the “scope of work required to...
A representative from Video Reality addressed the council and explained the new sound system the council approved for instalation. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

A representative from Video Reality addressed the council and explained the new sound system the council approved for instalation. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

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A New Sound System Coming To Tecumseh City Chambers

Julie Talton
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Tecumseh City Council approved buying a microphone and speaker system for the council chambers from Video Reality in the amount of $23,109.29 at the short Nov. meeting on Nov. 4. This will replace the non-working/ outdated current system.
Cohen Klupenger, 4, of Shawnee, won the 5-and-Under Costume Contest during the Enchanted Woodland event, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Oct. 26. Shawnee Director of Tourism Stacy Cramer Moore estimates there were about 40 entries each for the two age divisions of the costume contest. Moore said she suggested to the organizations and businesses who had booths to bring 500 pieces of candy and most ran out. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Cohen Klupenger, 4, of Shawnee, won the 5-and-Under Costume Contest during the Enchanted Woodland event, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Oct. 26. Shawnee Director of Tourism Stacy Cramer Moore estimates there were about 40 entries each for the two age divisions of the costume contest. Moore said she suggested to the organizations and businesses who had booths to bring 500 pieces of candy and most ran out. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Hundreds Explore Enchanted Woodland

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the mummification process, as Princess Tutu lays in front of him, during Mummy Day at the museum on Oct. 26. Tutu was mummified in 332 B.C. in the Faiyum district of Egypt, and was gifted to the Glen Island Museum in 1898, according to https://www.mgmoa-gallery.com/tutu-mummy-cnxk. When that museum went bankrupt, Father Gregory Gerrer purchased Tutu at auction. The MGMOA also has an unidentified mummy from the Roman era.

Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the mummification process, as Princess Tutu lays in front of him, during Mummy Day at the museum on Oct. 26. Tutu was mummified in 332 B.C. in the Faiyum district of Egypt, and was gifted to the Glen Island Museum in 1898, according to https://www.mgmoa-gallery.com/tutu-mummy-cnxk. When that museum went bankrupt, Father Gregory Gerrer purchased Tutu at auction. The MGMOA also has an unidentified mummy from the Roman era.

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Mummy Day at MGMOA

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Dressed in a pharoah hat, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art Docent Dick Trim speaks about the mummification process, as Princess Tutu lays in front of him, during Mummy Day at the museum on Oct. 26.
Assistant District Attorney Lori McConnell (left), Child Advocacy Center of Central OK Director Kaycee Campbell, and Forensic Interviewer Vanessa Guinn address the County Commissioners about the need for additional space due to the new Hearsay Law. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

Assistant District Attorney Lori McConnell (left), Child Advocacy Center of Central OK Director Kaycee Campbell, and Forensic Interviewer Vanessa Guinn address the County Commissioners about the need for additional space due to the new Hearsay Law. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

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New Hearsay Law Increases Demand for CAC Services

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Lori McConnel with the Pottawatomie County District Attorney’s Office joined Child Advocacy of Central OK Director Kaycee Campbell and Forensic Interviewer Vanessa Guinn attended the Pottawatomie County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Oct. 25 to explain to the board why there is a very real need to...
Inside Lisle Drug, approximately 1917, A.C. Lisle, Sr. (center) poses with a couple of friends. Photo provided by McLoud Historical Society

Inside Lisle Drug, approximately 1917, A.C. Lisle, Sr. (center) poses with a couple of friends. Photo provided by McLoud Historical Society

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Join Us for Ice Cream And History At McLoud’s Soda Fountain Reveal!

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Put on your poodle skirt, slather your hair with Brylcreem, and come have a soda or sundae at McLoud Historical Society’s grand opening of the historical display featuring the Lisle Soda Fountain. Enjoy free ice cream floats, sundaes, and Lucille Lisle’s favorite iced coffee.
Ten student delegates and three adults from Nikaho, Japan, visited its sister city, Shawnee, this past week. After visiting many sites around Shawnee, the groups headed to the airport early this morning for the trip home. Photo provided

Ten student delegates and three adults from Nikaho, Japan, visited its sister city, Shawnee, this past week. After visiting many sites around Shawnee, the groups headed to the airport early this morning for the trip home. Photo provided

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Shawnee Welcomes Delegation from Sister City Nikaho, Japan

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Shawnee, OK, Oct. 29, 2024 - A delegation from Nikaho, Japan, was welcomed at Will Roger ’s Airport by Shawnee Sister City Council members, former Shawnee delegates, and host families on Wednesday, Oct. 23rd. The delegation included ten students and three adults from Nikaho.