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All three areas of rotation are included in this radar photo. William Austin Weaver says the spot of pink is the rotation that formed the tornado that hit Shawnee. Photo provided

All three areas of rotation are included in this radar photo. William Austin Weaver says the spot of pink is the rotation that formed the tornado that hit Shawnee. Photo provided

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There Is Always A Thrill In The Chasing Of The Giant

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, May 4, 2023
For years he has chased tornadoes across Oklahoma, but Wednesday, Apr. 19, William Austin Weaver said the experience was different. Weaver has been chasing tornadoes for 19 years. In a Facebook post, he said, “I have chased dozens of tornadoes across this state over the years.

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The Tecumseh City Council Approves 2022 Audit

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, May 4, 2023
After a presentation from Casey Russell, CPA, Tecumseh City officials approved the City of Tecumseh 2022 fiscal year audit, including the Tecumseh Utility Authority and the Tecumseh Growth and Development Authority financial statements.
The Barnard Elementary LEGO Savages recently attended the FIRST Robotics LEGO League World Festival in Houston, TX, and received the Coding Award. They received medals and a trophy made from LEGOs. Their Team Mentor Mardesia (Finch) Johnson said, “They met a lot of people from all over the world and also saw some amazing things like Bumble Bee, NASA, and works from Disney and Pixar. It was a world class experience.”

The Barnard Elementary LEGO Savages recently attended the FIRST Robotics LEGO League World Festival in Houston, TX, and received the Coding Award. They received medals and a trophy made from LEGOs. Their Team Mentor Mardesia (Finch) Johnson said, “They met a lot of people from all over the world and also saw some amazing things like Bumble Bee, NASA, and works from Disney and Pixar. It was a world class experience.”

Barnard Elementary LEGO Savages Win Coding Award at World Festival

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Tecumseh FFA members and advisors pose for a photo while helping with cleanup at the Lindsey/Rawlins property after the tornado on April 19. Photo provided

Tecumseh FFA members and advisors pose for a photo while helping with cleanup at the Lindsey/Rawlins property after the tornado on April 19. Photo provided

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Family Receives Community Help After Tornado

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Two days before her 15th birthday, April 19 will live in the memory of Tecumseh freshman Olivia Rawlins forever. It was a milestone no one wants to have: the first time a tornado goes through your yard. “We went into our storm shelter,” said Rawlins.

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Jett Surveys Damage, Asks For Continued Prayers

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Sen. Shane Jett spent Thursday back in his district surveying the damage after a tornado struck his hometown of Shawnee and the nearby community of Bethel Acres. “It was just devastating.
Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, and Gov. Kevin Stitt on the scene of tornado destruction in Shawnee. Photo provided

Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, and Gov. Kevin Stitt on the scene of tornado destruction in Shawnee. Photo provided

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Kerbs Shares Resources for Tornado Affected Constituents

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, urged Shawnee residents affected by Wednesday’s tornadoes and severe weather to access available local and state resources. “The destruction suffered in Shawnee and the surrounding community on Wednesday was devastating,” Kerbs said.

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Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Thursday 27th MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. LEGION DANCE — 7:00 pm, American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh.
Tecumseh Graduate Is Twice National Champion On College Shooting Team - Shown here with ACUI trophy

Tecumseh Graduate Is Twice National Champion On College Shooting Team - Shown here with ACUI trophy

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Tecumseh Graduate Is Twice National Champion On College Shooting Team

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Two years ago, Dawson Arnett was the first Tecumseh High School senior to sign a letter of intent for the shooting sports. Fast forward to last month, and he was competing with the Connors State College (CSC) Shooting Sports Team at two national meets.

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OBU Tornado Relief Fund

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Tornado clean-up and recovery efforts have been ongoing at Oklahoma Baptist University since the Shawnee, Okla., campus was hit by a tornado Wednesday, April 19. While there was substantial damage to every building on Bison Hill, we are thankful for God’s protection, as no one was injured on campus.