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Larry Smith, owner of The Bicycle Shoppe in Shawnee, poses by the bicycle he designed in memory of BMX racer Rodney Cooper for Cooper’s sister Cindy Parsons. Cooper and Parsons will be inducted into the Oklahoma BMX Hall of Fame, in Tulsa, on Oct. 12. Smith was inducted in 2022 in the Industry category. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Larry Smith, owner of The Bicycle Shoppe in Shawnee, poses by the bicycle he designed in memory of BMX racer Rodney Cooper for Cooper’s sister Cindy Parsons. Cooper and Parsons will be inducted into the Oklahoma BMX Hall of Fame, in Tulsa, on Oct. 12. Smith was inducted in 2022 in the Industry category. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Bicycle Shoppe Owner Recalls BMX in Shawnee

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Growing up in Shawnee during World War II, Larry Smith’s first bicycle was his mother’s step-through, which she didn’t like.

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Bethel School Announces Election For Seat #5

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Board of Education of Bethel Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the # 5 seat on the Bethel Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Pottawatomie County Election Board between the...
Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas

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Bless The Press During Oklahoma Newspaper Week

Mark Thomas
Thursday, October 10, 2024
It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions.It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toast friends, host neighbors, praise children and glorify grandchildren.
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

News Staff
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.

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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.“So we’re...
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...
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.