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A tornado tore through Pottawatomie County Wednesday, Apr. 19, leaving massive destruction in its path. The Boom-a-Rang located on MacArthur was in the path and received catastrophic damage, but the nostalgic photos still hang on the wal inside the building. See more photos on pages B4 and B5 Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

A tornado tore through Pottawatomie County Wednesday, Apr. 19, leaving massive destruction in its path. The Boom-a-Rang located on MacArthur was in the path and received catastrophic damage, but the nostalgic photos still hang on the wal inside the building. See more photos on pages B4 and B5 Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Tornadoes Tear Through Shawnee And County

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, April 27, 2023
One week after tornadoes tore through communities in Pottawatomie County, businesses are beginning to re-open, but there is still a lot of work left to do. A lot of work has been completed with new poles placed, lines run and trees moved to the curb. And, as of Tuesday morning, Apr.
Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey, Principal Tammy Cook, Brandon Bussell, David Elmore, Susan Watson, and P.J. Gibson pose in one of the finished classroom at the end of the tour of the new Upper Elementary. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey, Principal Tammy Cook, Brandon Bussell, David Elmore, Susan Watson, and P.J. Gibson pose in one of the finished classroom at the end of the tour of the new Upper Elementary. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Board Tours New Elementary, Gibson Sworn In

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Bethel School board toured the new Upper Elementary Building during the meeting held Monday, Apr. 10, but only after regular business was completed. The first order of business was to swear P.J. Gibson into office.

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CORRECTION

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Oops, we made a mistake and would like to correct the information found in the Tecumseh City Council story last week. It was reported that there would be a $6 increase on the utility bill. We have been informed that the $6 that was approved was not an increase.
Shawnee Public Library Branch Manager Retires

Shawnee Public Library Branch Manager Retires

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Shawnee Public Library Branch Manager Retires

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The city of Shawnee and Pioneer Library System are bidding farewell to a friendly face this month. After over three decades of serving Oklahomans, Shawnee Public Library Branch Manager and PLS Regional Coordinator Peggy Cook is set to retire at the end of the month.
Girl Scout members were present at the Shawnee City Commission meeting Monday, Apr. 10 and were presented with the Arbor Day Proclamation presented by Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt. Bolt said the troop was helpful in planting trees recently distributed in Shawnee. Pictured from left are Elana McPherson, Olivia Hill, Mayor Bolt, Leader Sue Ellen Frerichs, Harley Messinger, Reagan Yahola, Violet Mosier, and Ember McPherson. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Girl Scout members were present at the Shawnee City Commission meeting Monday, Apr. 10 and were presented with the Arbor Day Proclamation presented by Shawnee Mayor Ed Bolt. Bolt said the troop was helpful in planting trees recently distributed in Shawnee. Pictured from left are Elana McPherson, Olivia Hill, Mayor Bolt, Leader Sue Ellen Frerichs, Harley Messinger, Reagan Yahola, Violet Mosier, and Ember McPherson. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Amendment Approved For Citizen Participation Ordinance

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Shawnee Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance amendment relating to Citizen Participation during meetings at the meeting held Monday, Apr. 17.
A scene from “Driving Miss Daisey” pictures Tammy Lawson as Daisy Werthan, Victor Jones as Hoke Coleburn in Shawnee Little Theatre’s season finale performing April 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 at 7:30pm, and April 23 at 2:00pm at the community theatre. Photo provided

A scene from “Driving Miss Daisey” pictures Tammy Lawson as Daisy Werthan, Victor Jones as Hoke Coleburn in Shawnee Little Theatre’s season finale performing April 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 at 7:30pm, and April 23 at 2:00pm at the community theatre. Photo provided

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“Driving Miss Daisy,” SLT’s Season Finale, Opens Friday

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
“Driving Miss Daisy” will be the finale to Shawnee Little Theatre’s 2022-2023 season, performing April 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 at 7:30pm, and April 23 at 2:00pm at the community theatre.
Gina Sampson, Jennifer Wiens, Jennifer Adkins and John Carey received the Presidents’ Teacher Recognition Award for this year. They were honored during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Teacher’s Luncheon at City Hall on April 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Gina Sampson, Jennifer Wiens, Jennifer Adkins and John Carey received the Presidents’ Teacher Recognition Award for this year. They were honored during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Teacher’s Luncheon at City Hall on April 13. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Teacher’s Appreciation Luncheon Honors Eight

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 20, 2023
In a world where many students have been through trauma or have special needs, Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey summed up this year’s Lola C. Durham and Presidents’ Awards recipients in his opening comments.
The Mad Hatter entertains guests at the Pioneer Library System Foundation’s inaugural Enter Into Our Wonderland: A Mad Hatter Tea Party event on March 30, 2023, at the Lakeside Wedding Venue in Shawnee. Photo by Greta Shuler

The Mad Hatter entertains guests at the Pioneer Library System Foundation’s inaugural Enter Into Our Wonderland: A Mad Hatter Tea Party event on March 30, 2023, at the Lakeside Wedding Venue in Shawnee. Photo by Greta Shuler

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Mad Hatter Tea Party Raises Over $8,000 For Programs And Services

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Pioneer Library System Foundation hosted the inaugural Enter Into Our Wonderland: A Mad Hatter Tea Party on Thursday, March 30, at the Lakeside Wedding Venue in Shawnee. The event raised over $8,000 for library programming and services in Pottawatomie County.