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OBU’s Dr. Bruce Carlton Plans To Retire In May 2023

OBU’s Dr. Bruce Carlton Plans To Retire In May 2023

OBU’s Dr. Bruce Carlton Plans To Retire In May 2023

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Oklahoma Baptist University extends a heartfelt thank you and a deep sense of gratitude to Dr. Bruce Carlton for his service on Bison Hill. Carlton will retire as Director of the Bachelor of Arts in Global Marketplace Engagement and Professor of Cross-Cultural Ministry in May 2023.

Governor Calls For Special Election To Fill Vacancy

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Governor Stitt has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Pottawatomie County Commissioner District 2, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today. The filing period begins Monday, March 13, 2023, at 8 am and ends Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 5 pm.

Voter Registration Deadline Tomorrow For April 4 Election

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 4, 2023 Board of Education General and Municipal General Election , Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today.

City Approves Payment For Sewer Line Project

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Ci t y Council officials met for their regular meeting on Monday, March 6 at the City Hall Council Chambers and approved all agenda items. Most notably, the council appointed Barabra Stevens to the Tecumseh Housing Authority Board, who will replace JoEllen Payton.
State Question 820 Fails

State Question 820 Fails

State Question 820 Fails

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Oklahoma voted against recreational marijuana Tuesday. It was an emphatic “No” from 74 of the 77 counties. It was more of a not sure, but not right now from Cleveland, Oklahoma, and Tulsa counties. In Tulsa county, there was a difference of 6,541 votes, with 46.
Coding teacher Krista Farris introduced three of her eighth-grade students in the new App Creator class at Shawnee Middle School, and they explained their projects to the Shawnee Board of Education, March 6. They are, from left, Amaya Townes, Duke Wright and Cooper Dunn. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Coding teacher Krista Farris introduced three of her eighth-grade students in the new App Creator class at Shawnee Middle School, and they explained their projects to the Shawnee Board of Education, March 6. They are, from left, Amaya Townes, Duke Wright and Cooper Dunn. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Recognizes Girls Swim Team, Wrestlers, Teachers

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Much of the regular Shawnee Board of Education meeting on March 6 was filled with the recognition of students and teachers. There was much to celebrate. Wrestling Coach Andrew Mc-Cune introduced the wrestlers who placed at regional and state competition.

Board Approves Purchase Of Chromebooks for Students

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Tecumseh school board met for their regular meeting on March 6 and approved all agenda items, including the purchase of 300 Chromebooks for students to use beginning in the 2023-24 school year. The funds will come from the Pottawatomie County Half-Cent Sales Tax.

STATE QUESTION ANALYSIS

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
One question will appear on the March 7, 2023, Special Election Ballot. This initiative petition was placed on the ballot by gathering signatures from citizens. The question is reprinted here as it will appear on the ballot followed by a brief summary.

Voter Registration Deadline Mar. 10 For Apr. 4 Election

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Apr. 4, 2023 Board of Education General and Municipal General Election , Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today.