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County Commissioner Melissa Dennis clarified that they posted a notice so that she and Commissioner Abby Thompson could be at the meeting at the same time to express their support for McLoud City Manager Cody Roe at the Jan. McLoud City Council Meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

County Commissioner Melissa Dennis clarified that they posted a notice so that she and Commissioner Abby Thompson could be at the meeting at the same time to express their support for McLoud City Manager Cody Roe at the Jan. McLoud City Council Meeting. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

McLoud City Manager raise passes 3-2

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
City Manager/Public Works Director Cody Roe was on the agenda last month for the council to consider a salary increase based on his Annual Performance Evaluation conducted at the Nov. 20, 2025, Public Meeting.
A dollar will buy you a lot of entertainment at the Oklahoma Baptist University 24-Hour Theatre Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 24. Throughout Friday evening and all day Saturday, the students write, cast, rehearse and finally present their plays at 6 pm on Saturday. Photo provided

A dollar will buy you a lot of entertainment at the Oklahoma Baptist University 24-Hour Theatre Fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 24. Throughout Friday evening and all day Saturday, the students write, cast, rehearse and finally present their plays at 6 pm on Saturday. Photo provided

OBU Theatre to Host 24-Hour Theatre Fundraiser Jan. 24

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre will present its spring 24Hour Theatre Fundraiser on Saturday, January 24, featuring original student-produced short plays created and staged in just one day.Tickets are $1 at the door. Performances will begin at 6 p.m.

South Rock Creek Honor Rolls released

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
South Rock Creek Public Schools has released the names of honor roll students for their second nine-weeks. Two separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievement.The Superintendent Honor Roll is composed of students who earned a 4.
Seminole Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Gragg (center) accepts an $82,800 check from the Avedis Foundation to complete and outdoor fitness court. Pictured from left: Dr. Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation: Tracy Meeuwsen, Senior Program Director- Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Gragg; Angela Willmett, Deputy Superintendent Seminole Public Schools; and Audrey Seeliger, External Relations-Special Events Avedis Foundation. Photo provided by Avedis Foundation

Seminole Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bob Gragg (center) accepts an $82,800 check from the Avedis Foundation to complete and outdoor fitness court. Pictured from left: Dr. Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation: Tracy Meeuwsen, Senior Program Director- Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Gragg; Angela Willmett, Deputy Superintendent Seminole Public Schools; and Audrey Seeliger, External Relations-Special Events Avedis Foundation. Photo provided by Avedis Foundation

Avedis Awards Seminole Public Schools $82,800

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Avedis Foundation Awards $82,800 Grant to Seminole Public Schools to complete a new Outdoor Fitness Court at Seminole High School.
Pictured from left: Jude Delaney, Volunteer Docent Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art; Mark Finley, Avedis Foundation Board Member; Sylwia Partyka, Director of Development Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art; Tracy Meeuwsen, Senior Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Dane Pollei, Director and Chief Curator Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art; Jill Spencer, Chairman of the Board Avedis Foundation; and Erika Jones, Avedis Foundation Board Member. Photo provided by Avedis

Pictured from left: Jude Delaney, Volunteer Docent Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art; Mark Finley, Avedis Foundation Board Member; Sylwia Partyka, Director of Development Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art; Tracy Meeuwsen, Senior Program Director-Data Analyst Avedis Foundation; Dane Pollei, Director and Chief Curator Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art; Jill Spencer, Chairman of the Board Avedis Foundation; and Erika Jones, Avedis Foundation Board Member. Photo provided by Avedis

MGMoA Receives $62,650 Avedis Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Avedis Foundation is proud to award the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art a $62,650 grant to support Art for All: Building Community Through Creativity, a year-round initiative providing access to art across Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, and surrounding rural communities.