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Shawnee Head Wrestling Coach Andrew McCune, far left, introduces the high school wrestling state qualifiers during the March 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Shown from left are McCune, Assistant Coach Will Hilton, Ayanna Cruz, Claudia Thomason, Silver Belvin, Stetson Tucker and Logan Skelton. Not pictured are Booker Dahlman and Za’Karia McClain. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee Head Wrestling Coach Andrew McCune, far left, introduces the high school wrestling state qualifiers during the March 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Shown from left are McCune, Assistant Coach Will Hilton, Ayanna Cruz, Claudia Thomason, Silver Belvin, Stetson Tucker and Logan Skelton. Not pictured are Booker Dahlman and Za’Karia McClain. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

SPS recognizes wrestling and swim

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 12, 2026
During the March 9 Shawnee Board of Education meeting, two groups of athletes were recognized after returning from state competitions.
The 2026 recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award were honored at a dinner held Friday, Feb. 27, just prior to the PCJLS Premium Auction. Pictured front row from left: Jamie Barrick, Emma Degman, Josey Milburn, Emma Bellah, and Jayda Griffin. Back row, pictured from left: Tim Barrick, Baylee Foster, Landyn Seaton, Braxton Robbins, and Connor Hutchins. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

The 2026 recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award were honored at a dinner held Friday, Feb. 27, just prior to the PCJLS Premium Auction. Pictured front row from left: Jamie Barrick, Emma Degman, Josey Milburn, Emma Bellah, and Jayda Griffin. Back row, pictured from left: Tim Barrick, Baylee Foster, Landyn Seaton, Braxton Robbins, and Connor Hutchins. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Eight FFA members earn prestigious award

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Awards were presented on Feb. 27 during the Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Awards and Scholarship Presentations.The Richards Drug FFA Award was initiated by the late pharmacist Gordon Richards, Sr.
OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
High school students exploring a future in nursing will gain hands-on experience this summer at Oklahoma Baptist University’s School of Nursing “Called to Care” Camp, scheduled for July 1517, 2026, on the OBU campus. The camp is open to incoming high school freshmen through seniors.
Director Randall Cole (District 7) recently completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Photo provided by CVEC

Director Randall Cole (District 7) recently completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Photo provided by CVEC

Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative Director Randall Cole completes the Credentialed Cooperative Director

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Seminole, OK- Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce that Director Randall Cole (District 7) has recently completed the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD) by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
Fichtner Kisses the Pig for United Way

Fichtner Kisses the Pig for United Way

Fichtner Kisses the Pig for United Way

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Gordon Cooper Technology Center Administrator Ashley Fichtner kisses Nellie, owned by Adalyn Seaton of Tecumseh 4-H, during the Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Swine Show on Feb. 26.
A group of Tecumseh juniors pose with Chase Rutledge and the Storm Chaser from KOCO news during the career fair on March 3. Cheyanna Dietz, THS Intern

A group of Tecumseh juniors pose with Chase Rutledge and the Storm Chaser from KOCO news during the career fair on March 3. Cheyanna Dietz, THS Intern

Tecumseh High School hosts career fair

Cheyanna Dietz And Shane Blankenship Ths Interns
Thursday, March 5, 2026
On Mar. 3, Tecumseh High School hosted their annual career fair. The fair was organized by Quentin Wireman, and led by his leadership class. Wireman’s leadership students (mostly made up of juniors and seniors) were each given a group of juniors to take on a career tour.