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Pioneer Library System Goes Fine Free

Pioneer Library System Goes Fine Free

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Pioneer Library System Goes Fine Free

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Cleveland, McClain, Pottawatomie counties, OK. December 1, 2023 – The Pioneer Library System is turning a new page with a change its communities can celebrate: the elimination of fines for all ages on overdue materials.
Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, competed in the Senior Extemporareous category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater, Dec. 2, and he placed first. Photo provided

Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, competed in the Senior Extemporareous category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater, Dec. 2, and he placed first. Photo provided

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NRC and Tecumseh Students Excel at State Speech Contest

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
STILLWATER— Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, placed first in his respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) State Speech Contest held in Stillwater on Dec. 2. He competed in the Senior Extemporaneous category. Also, two Tecumseh students placed in their respective categories.
This year's recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy are seated from left to right, Berklee Gossen, North Rock Creek, Morley Griffith, Dale, Maci Flowers, Tecumseh and Madison Bickel, McLoud. Standing left to right are, Jamie Barrick, of The Clinic Pharmacy, Eva Web, Shawnee, Colton Ingersoll, Bethel, Kurstin Kuhlman, Asher, Tyler Denney, Macomb and Gordon Richards, Jr., who helps sponsor the award. File photo.

This year's recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy are seated from left to right, Berklee Gossen, North Rock Creek, Morley Griffith, Dale, Maci Flowers, Tecumseh and Madison Bickel, McLoud. Standing left to right are, Jamie Barrick, of The Clinic Pharmacy, Eva Web, Shawnee, Colton Ingersoll, Bethel, Kurstin Kuhlman, Asher, Tyler Denney, Macomb and Gordon Richards, Jr., who helps sponsor the award. File photo.

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FFA Degrees And Gordon Richards Award Recipients Abound

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
As reported in Jan. 2023, in a remarkable achievement 17 high school graduates from Pottawatomie County successfully fulfilled the rigorous requirements to attain the esteemed American FFA Degree.
Winter snow in late January. File Photo

Winter snow in late January. File Photo

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2023: A Review Of The Ups And Downs

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
January The past year has carried a lot of ups and downs but it is coming to an end. So let’s review the good and the bad. Abby Thompson was sworn in as the newly elected Dist. 3 County Commissioner.
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

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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

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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.