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Santa Claus visits New Hope School in 1964. Dr. Donald Rominger was a teacher there in the school year of 1961-’62 and has fond memories of Santa handing out bags of “treats, candies and fruits” to the students. Photo courtesy of the Collection of Glenn Dale and Kathryn Carter.

Santa Claus visits New Hope School in 1964. Dr. Donald Rominger was a teacher there in the school year of 1961-’62 and has fond memories of Santa handing out bags of “treats, candies and fruits” to the students. Photo courtesy of the Collection of Glenn Dale and Kathryn Carter.

A Look Back At A Teaching Career That Began at New Hope School

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 2, 2024
In 1961, Donald Rominger, Jr. was 21 years old and just venturing out on his teaching career. He was a 1958 Tecumseh graduate who had completed his studies at Oklahoma Baptist University in three years.
American Red Cross Teaches Kids To Be Prepared

American Red Cross Teaches Kids To Be Prepared

American Red Cross Teaches Kids To Be Prepared

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Clockwise, Ava Smith, 4; Violet Smith, 7; Katie Jones with Harbor Jones, 4; Zaya Smith, 6; and David Smith, Jr., 2, participate in the American Red Cross Pillowcase Project, held at the Shawnee Public Library on April 27.
La Sagrada Familia, the larges cathedral in the world and still unfinished. Photo courtesy of Arthenia Haney

La Sagrada Familia, the larges cathedral in the world and still unfinished. Photo courtesy of Arthenia Haney

Haney Takes A Bus Tour Through Spain, Portugal

Arthenia Haney
Thursday, May 2, 2024
From Mar.2 to Mar. 16, 2024, Arthenia Haney vacationed in Spain and Portugal by bus tour, which has a 6-hour time difference from Oklahoma.These countries sit on the Iberian Peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Munchkins fill the stage in colorful costumes to sing and dance during the Tecumseh Middle School and High School production of "The Wizard of Oz" on April 28. The Munchkins were played by Addison Arnold, Levi Carter, Lydia Clagg (center), Dani Clark, Ramona Griffin, Reegan Kirby, Lilly Klutts, Camryn Medley, Ethan Quinn, Serenity Shackleford and Abigail Weeks (not in order). They gave three performances for all the Tecumseh students and two for the public.

The Munchkins fill the stage in colorful costumes to sing and dance during the Tecumseh Middle School and High School production of "The Wizard of Oz" on April 28. The Munchkins were played by Addison Arnold, Levi Carter, Lydia Clagg (center), Dani Clark, Ramona Griffin, Reegan Kirby, Lilly Klutts, Camryn Medley, Ethan Quinn, Serenity Shackleford and Abigail Weeks (not in order). They gave three performances for all the Tecumseh students and two for the public.

Tecumseh's Wizard of Oz

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Munchkins fill the stage in colorful costumes to sing and dance during the Tecumseh Middle School and High School production of “The Wizard of Oz” on April 28.
Tecumseh agriculture student Addison Taron selects some daylilies for Keli Brown, as Brown talks with THS Ag Teacher Mara Carman, center, at the annual Tecumseh High School FFA Plant Sale on April 25. Carman said they offered bedding plants, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, large planter gardens and dish gardens. They also added wildflowers. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh agriculture student Addison Taron selects some daylilies for Keli Brown, as Brown talks with THS Ag Teacher Mara Carman, center, at the annual Tecumseh High School FFA Plant Sale on April 25. Carman said they offered bedding plants, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, large planter gardens and dish gardens. They also added wildflowers. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh FFA Plant Sale

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Jake Christie is recognized as the Student Leader of the Month and present a Mayoral Citation by Mayor Daniel McClure. Jake attends McLoud High School and is a member of the basketball team. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Jake Christie is recognized as the Student Leader of the Month and present a Mayoral Citation by Mayor Daniel McClure. Jake attends McLoud High School and is a member of the basketball team. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

City Of McLoud Votes For Inquiries, Investigations

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The McLoud City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, April 25, to authorize City Attorney Mat Thomas to inquire into and investigate the City Manager’s offi ce when Buck Day was the City Manager.
Jordan Smith with Stephen L. Smith Corp. speaks to the Shawnee Board of Education before reading bank bids for a construction bond sale.

Jordan Smith with Stephen L. Smith Corp. speaks to the Shawnee Board of Education before reading bank bids for a construction bond sale.

Shawnee Awards Building Bonds

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Following the approval of the two Shawnee Public Schools Propositions on April 2, a bond sale was held during a special session of the Shawnee Board of Education on April 29.
Relay for Life of Pottawatomie County Co-Chairs Harriet Byers and Shannon Tiger have been preparing for this year’s event, which will be tomorrow (April 26), 7 pm, at the Don and Jenetta Sumner Field House on the OBU Green Campus in Shawnee. The “Re-Lei for a Cure” was postponed last year due to the April 19 tornado, and in 2022, the event was rebuilding after the Covid-19 pandemic. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Relay for Life of Pottawatomie County Co-Chairs Harriet Byers and Shannon Tiger have been preparing for this year’s event, which will be tomorrow (April 26), 7 pm, at the Don and Jenetta Sumner Field House on the OBU Green Campus in Shawnee. The “Re-Lei for a Cure” was postponed last year due to the April 19 tornado, and in 2022, the event was rebuilding after the Covid-19 pandemic. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Relay For Life Set To Rebound April 26

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Relay for Life of Pottawatomie County Co-Chairs Harriet Byers and Shannon Tiger are ready to relay.