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North Rock Creek Seniors Honored

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Nine seniors from North Rock Creek were honored Tuesday evening with Academic Letterman Sweaters for holding the top ranking for the Graduating Class of 2023 and being on the Honor’s Diploma Track. NRC would like to thank Brian Nave of Arvest Bank for 100% funding the banquet and sweaters.
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Wannette Approved For $800,000 ARPA Funds For Water Woes

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved a request from the Town of Wanette for $800,000 of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) monies to replace water lines. Wanette has been experiencing a lot of issues with the water recently.
“Sunflower Sally” sits atop her hay bales at 1609 N. 13th St. in Tecumseh. Sally was made by Steven and Barbara Allen and grandson, Micah, and recently won first place in the City of Tecumseh Residential Scarecrow Contest. There were 42 scarecrows in the residential contest. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

“Sunflower Sally” sits atop her hay bales at 1609 N. 13th St. in Tecumseh. Sally was made by Steven and Barbara Allen and grandson, Micah, and recently won first place in the City of Tecumseh Residential Scarecrow Contest. There were 42 scarecrows in the residential contest. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Winners Tell The Stories Behind Their Scarecrows

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 3, 2022
For the past month, scarecrows have been popping up all over Tecumseh. There were 42 entries in the City of Tecumseh Residential Scarecrow Contest, 10 for the Commercial Scarecrow Contest, and four City of Tecumseh Employee Contest scarecrows. On Oct.
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Dist. 23 Judge Candidates

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education held a forum Thursday, Oct. 27 at City Hall in Shawnee. Candidates for three races were presented to the public, including the two candidates for District 23 Judge, Traci Soderstrom and Joe Dobry.
Everyone applauds after Vietnam Navy Veteran Lawfton Edwards cuts the ribbon for the Shawnee VA Clinic during the Grand Opening on Oct. 21. Also shown are OKC VA Healthcare Systems Associate Director Paul Gregory, left, and Director Wade Vlosich, right, as well as several other veterans. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Everyone applauds after Vietnam Navy Veteran Lawfton Edwards cuts the ribbon for the Shawnee VA Clinic during the Grand Opening on Oct. 21. Also shown are OKC VA Healthcare Systems Associate Director Paul Gregory, left, and Director Wade Vlosich, right, as well as several other veterans. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee VA Clinic Holds Grand Opening

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 27, 2022
For the 5,000 veterans in Shawnee and the surrounding area, Oct. 24 has been a long time coming. On that Monday, the Shawnee Veterans Affairs (VA) Outpatient Clinic was open for appointments in the Shawnee Health Plaza, at 3700 N. Kickapoo St., Ste. 100.

Manipulation, Reconciliation, The Abuse Continues

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Editors Note: October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Countywide & Sun Publisher, Suzie Campbell has shared her story a few times over the years, but this year she reached out to local organizations to see if there were others who were willing to share survivor stories.
Dr. Ron Lewis plays organ to accompany the silent movie “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in 2019. On Oct. 30, the Shawnee church will present “Nosferatu: a Symphony of Horror” at 7 pm. Photo provided.

Dr. Ron Lewis plays organ to accompany the silent movie “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in 2019. On Oct. 30, the Shawnee church will present “Nosferatu: a Symphony of Horror” at 7 pm. Photo provided.

Shawnee Church Offers A Silent Movie On Halloween Eve

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 27, 2022
For those looking for something different this Halloween, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, in Shawnee, offers a night at the movies. But the movie they will be showing on Sun., Oct. 30, at 7 pm, is 100 years old and silent. According to an article on www.bbc.

Shawnee, Gateway Host Overdose Awareness Event

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 27, 2022
There is one event this week which could save your life or the life of a loved one. Shawnee Public Schools and Gateway to Prevention are hosting the Overdose Awareness Community Event on Tues., Nov. 1, from 6-8 pm, at the Shawnee High School Performing Arts and Activity Center.

Downtown Trick Or Treat Tecumseh

Adriana Fincher
Thursday, October 27, 2022
With Halloween just around the corner, Tecumseh is all set and ready to go! The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce is hosting the downtown trick-ortreat event on Monday, Oct. 31, from 3:30-5 pm. If you would like your business to participate, go on the Chamber website and fill out the two-question form.