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Pottawatomie County Loses Cherished Landmark

Pottawatomie County Loses Cherished Landmark

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Pottawatomie County Loses Cherished Landmark

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 15, 2024
On the corner of Gaddy Road and New Hope Road stood a two-room, rural schoolhouse. It had a cinder block cafeteria built on the southern end and a stage built on the northern end. After having two outhouses - boys and girls - for years, it also had indoor restrooms built onto the western side.
Tecumseh 4-H member Preston Haines adds barbecue sauce to Martha Golleher's plate during the 35th Annual PCJLS Pig Roast and Trophy Auction on Feb. 5 at FireLake Arena. The event brought in $60,000 this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh 4-H member Preston Haines adds barbecue sauce to Martha Golleher's plate during the 35th Annual PCJLS Pig Roast and Trophy Auction on Feb. 5 at FireLake Arena. The event brought in $60,000 this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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PCJLS Annual Trophy Auction Raises Over $60,000

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 8, 2024
There was a great crowd at the annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction held at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Event Center (aka FireLake Arena) on Monday, Feb. 6.
Pictured from left: Rep. Danny Sterling, World War II veteran Raymond Talley, Rep. Ty Burns, and Rep. John Talley. Photo provided

Pictured from left: Rep. Danny Sterling, World War II veteran Raymond Talley, Rep. Ty Burns, and Rep. John Talley. Photo provided

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Remembering WWII Veteran Raymond Talley

Rep. Danny Sterling
Thursday, February 8, 2024
I want to spend some time this week reflecting on the life and legacy of William Raymond Talley. I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Talley when he was honored as the Veteran of the Week at the Oklahoma House of Representatives in October.
Feb. 5 Shawnee School Board Meeting - Jeff Jenkins

Feb. 5 Shawnee School Board Meeting - Jeff Jenkins

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Only One Finding In The Shawnee Public Schools Audit

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Jeff Jenkins from Jenkins and Kemper, CPA, presented the 2022-23 fiscal year Audit Report to the Shawnee Board of Education at the regular meeting on Feb. 5. There was only one finding, and safeguards have been put into place to prevent it from happening again, said Shawnee Superintendent Dr.

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County Approves HVAC Systems, Reviews ARPA Projects

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 8, 2024
ARPA projects and HVAC systems were the main topics of discussion at the Pottawatomie County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Maud Mayor Jimmy Porterfield requested the board take action on the single bid received for a water tower project. Dist.
Beginning this school year, Ryan Friend is the superintendent for Earlsboro Public Schools. Previously, he was the EHS principal and began as a teacher in 2005. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Beginning this school year, Ryan Friend is the superintendent for Earlsboro Public Schools. Previously, he was the EHS principal and began as a teacher in 2005. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Earlsboro’s Friend Serves First Year As Superintendent

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 8, 2024
When the school year began, Earlsboro Public Schools had a new superintendent to lead them. However, instead of a fresh face, it was an old friend. Ryan Friend began as a business teacher at Earlsboro High School in 2005.

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Former Shawnee Officer Charged With Four Felonies

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 8, 2024
A former Shawnee Police officer has been charged with second-degree arson, conspiracy to commit arson, endangering the lives of emergency personnel, and filing a false police report, according to District Attorney Adam Panter.

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First United Bank’s United Acts Of Kindness Day Feb. 16

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY — Each February, millions of people come together to change the world, one random act of kindness at a time. First United Bank will be mobilizing its stakeholders once again this year with the goal to complete 350,000 acts of kindness in one day.
TEEM participants at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center pose for a photo. Photo provided

TEEM participants at the Mabel Bassett Correctional Center pose for a photo. Photo provided

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Avedis Awards A $50,000 Grant To TEEM

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Founded in 1987, The Education and Employment Ministry (TEEM) is a nonprofit organization in its 36th year of service. Since its inception, TEEM has served over 19,000 Oklahomans, mostly in the Oklahoma City area.
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Cast Your Votes

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The United Way Kiss The Pig Contest is open. Be sure to vote to keep your friends safe. The one with the least amount of votes will Kiss the Pig at the PCJLS Swine Show, and the deadline to vote is March 5. Shown, from left, the contestants are Kellie Clay, OK Sen.