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Tecumseh author Joey Perry, right, is congratulated by his great aunt Rebecca Anson, of Seminole, during the launch of his memoir at The Farmer’s Daughter Market on Dec. 2. Perry sold out of all 60 copies of his book, “I Have a Reason: An Autistic Perspective on Bullying.” Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh author Joey Perry, right, is congratulated by his great aunt Rebecca Anson, of Seminole, during the launch of his memoir at The Farmer’s Daughter Market on Dec. 2. Perry sold out of all 60 copies of his book, “I Have a Reason: An Autistic Perspective on Bullying.” Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

ECU 2022 Fall Commencement Dec. 10

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
More than 350 East Central University Tigers are preparing for graduation on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. inside Kerr Activities Center. ECU’s 2022 Distinguished Alumna Anita Holloway will be the keynote speaker.

UCO To Graduate Nearly 1,000 Dec. 16-17

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The University of Central Oklahoma will celebrate the achievements of approximately 987 graduates during the Fall 2022 Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 16-17, in Central’s Hamilton Field House.

County Approves Donation To Maud School, Denies Tort Claim

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
In just a few short weeks, the reins to Dist. 3 will be turned over to the new County Commissioner, Abbigale Thompson. In preparation for this, the Pottawatomie Board of County Commissioners approved an Engagement Letter with the State Auditor Office to perform the following procedures.

House Of Hope Receives Domestic Violence Prevention Funds

Mary Leaver,
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Department The Citizen Potawatomi Nation House of Hope received a $200,000 federal grant to help raise community awareness about domestic violence. It was one of only five programs in Oklahoma to receive the U.S. Indian Health Service funds.
Shawnee High School Assistant Director of Bands Jackson Anderson conducts the 17-piece Jazz Band in “Carol of the Bells” during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on Dec. 5. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee High School Assistant Director of Bands Jackson Anderson conducts the 17-piece Jazz Band in “Carol of the Bells” during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting on Dec. 5. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Primeaux Receives Educator Of The Year From OCIE

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Superintendent Dr. April Grace announced in her report to the Shawnee Board of Education, on Dec. 5, that Shawnee Public Schools Director of Indian Education Graham Primeaux is being honored. Primeaux was named 2022 Educator of the Year by the Oklahoma Council for Indian Education (OCIE).
Sylar Coble, 2, of Meeker, poses with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Paul and Ann Milburn Center, in Shawnee, on Dec. 3. Santa will return to the Pottawatomie County history museum on Dec. 10, 1-4 pm. There will be no admission fee that day. An indoor light show can also be seen before Dec. 24. Photos by Countywide &Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Sylar Coble, 2, of Meeker, poses with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Paul and Ann Milburn Center, in Shawnee, on Dec. 3. Santa will return to the Pottawatomie County history museum on Dec. 10, 1-4 pm. There will be no admission fee that day. An indoor light show can also be seen before Dec. 24. Photos by Countywide &Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit History Museum

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Author Joey Perry, right, presents his grandfather, Lloyd Perry, with a proof copy of his memoir, “I Have a Reason: An Autistic Perspective on Bullying.” Perry will have a book launch and signing Dec. 2, 6-7 pm, at The Farmers Daughter Market. Photo provided.

Author Joey Perry, right, presents his grandfather, Lloyd Perry, with a proof copy of his memoir, “I Have a Reason: An Autistic Perspective on Bullying.” Perry will have a book launch and signing Dec. 2, 6-7 pm, at The Farmers Daughter Market. Photo provided.

Book Launch Friday For Tecumseh Graduate

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Tecumseh 2018 graduate Joey Perry has been through many changes in his life. And everything will be explained in his new memoir, “I Have a Reason: An Autistic Perspective on Bullying.” The 161-page book will be released tomorrow (Dec.