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Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett presents Citations of Commemoration to Cory “Shockwave” Stephens, the VP of Roll to Wreaths Riders 4 Vets Riding Club, far right; as well as, Club President Ralph “Rowdy” Butler and Marie “Mama Ree” Butler for their service to veterans at the National Wreaths Across America Day event in Tecumseh, Dec. 16. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett presents Citations of Commemoration to Cory “Shockwave” Stephens, the VP of Roll to Wreaths Riders 4 Vets Riding Club, far right; as well as, Club President Ralph “Rowdy” Butler and Marie “Mama Ree” Butler for their service to veterans at the National Wreaths Across America Day event in Tecumseh, Dec. 16. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Roll To Wreaths Riders 4 Vets Honored With Citation

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The National Wreaths Across America Day event, held at the W.P. Wood/THS Alumni Center on Dec. 16, may seem to be about wreaths. But it’s really Veterans Day for Christmas - a remembrance of the veterans who are no longer here to celebrate Christmas with us.
A staff member sets up a new 3D printer in the Shawnee Public Library’s Maker Lab. Photo provided.

A staff member sets up a new 3D printer in the Shawnee Public Library’s Maker Lab. Photo provided.

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Pioneer Library Opens Four New Maker Labs

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
With four new Maker Labs opening in December, the Pioneer Library System invites all community members to make, create, and design at the library.

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Grove School Taps Educational Sales Tax for HVAC Overhaul

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Grove School was approved to go out for a bid for new HVAC units and will utilize the educational sales tax funds for the purchase of the new units. Grove Superintendent Mark Bowlan said, “We’re very blessed to have access to these types of funds. We are very appreciative.

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Shawnee Approves Over $2 Million In Key Projects

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Good things happened at the Shawnee City Commission meeting on Monday evening. A $1,286,000 contract was awarded to Downey Contracting LLC, for a total of $1,286,000.00 Santa Fe Depot roof and exterior rehabiliation.
Cruis’n Oklahoma Visits Tecumseh

Cruis’n Oklahoma Visits Tecumseh

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Cruis’n Oklahoma Visits Tecumseh

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
About 200 cars were in the Cruis’n Oklahoma car show at Tecumseh High School, Sunday, Dec. 17, said organizer Jared Holt, of Jrod’s Garage on social media. Holt said they also helped about 150 families with toys, clothing, dry goods and gifts for the whole family at the W.P. Wood/THS Alumni Center.
Wreaths Laid At Brown Cemetery

Wreaths Laid At Brown Cemetery

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Wreaths Laid At Brown Cemetery

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Landyn Kennedy places a wreath on the grave of Marine Veteran Chris Hilditch during a ceremony at Brown Cemetery, off Highway 9, on National Wreaths Across America Day, Dec. 16.

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Local Students Make ECU Fall Honor Roll

News Staff
Thursday, December 21, 2023
East Central University is recognizing students for their outstanding academic work during the Fall 2023 semester by naming them to the President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll is reserved for students who earn A’s in all of their courses for a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Clemmie Lucas of Tecumseh will turn 100 on Christmas Day, and Project H.E.A.R.T, in conjunction with the Tecumseh Senior Center, threw her an early birthday party on Dec. 15. Lucas still drives to the center every day for lunch and twice a month for bingo. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Clemmie Lucas of Tecumseh will turn 100 on Christmas Day, and Project H.E.A.R.T, in conjunction with the Tecumseh Senior Center, threw her an early birthday party on Dec. 15. Lucas still drives to the center every day for lunch and twice a month for bingo. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh Woman to Celebrate 100 Years on Christmas Day

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 21, 2023
For Clemmie Lucas of Tecumseh, life has not been easy. But, Project H.E.A.R.T. and the Tecumseh Senior Citizen Center made sure there was at least one happy moment in her 100 years, with an early birthday party on Dec. 15.