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Honor Academy At New Hope Plans To Open In Aug. 2024

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 15, 2024
On New Hope Road, the old New Hope School was recently torn down. But, inside New Hope Baptist Church, there has been an idea for education incubating for more than a year. It started when someone asked Amber Crawley, wife of Pastor Shawn Crawley, about starting a “mother’s day out.”
Matthew Danuser swings at the third of three piñatas won during the Tecumseh “Cha-Cha” Chamber Auction, held at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort on Feb. 8. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Matthew Danuser swings at the third of three piñatas won during the Tecumseh “Cha-Cha” Chamber Auction, held at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort on Feb. 8. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh Chamber Auction Has Best Year Ever

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 15, 2024
There was a lot to celebrate at the “Cha-Cha Chamber Auction,” which was held at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort Ballroom Feb. 8 this year.
Assistant Superintendent, Brandi Burks listens to Robert Kinsey address the board during the Superintendent’s report. Countywide & Sun/Julie Taton

Assistant Superintendent, Brandi Burks listens to Robert Kinsey address the board during the Superintendent’s report. Countywide & Sun/Julie Taton

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Brandi Burks Returns As Assistant Superintendent For TPS

Julie Talton
Thursday, February 15, 2024
On the agenda for the February Tecumseh School Board meeting, was the re-hiring of Assistant Superintendent Burks. After about an hour of deliberation in an executive session, the board unanimously approved her keeping the position.
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.
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.

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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.
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.