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PAVE Candidate Forum Tonight

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
With the Nov. 8 general election just days away, a candidate forum Thursday night will help Pottawatomie County voters decide how to mark their ballots. The Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education (PAVE) has scheduled the forum for Thursday, Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m.
Dancers, (pictured from left) Ryan Goodfox, Myka Lenggenhager, Buffy Simmons,and Graham (LB) Primeaux Jr., and singer Graham Primeaux honored attendees of the Avedis 10th Anniversay Celebration held at FireLake Arena, Photos courtesy of Chris Rettman

Dancers, (pictured from left) Ryan Goodfox, Myka Lenggenhager, Buffy Simmons,and Graham (LB) Primeaux Jr., and singer Graham Primeaux honored attendees of the Avedis 10th Anniversay Celebration held at FireLake Arena, Photos courtesy of Chris Rettman

BlueZones Announces It Has Localized And Rebranded

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Blue Zones Project Pottawatomie County has announced a new brand identity. The well-being improvement initiative will now be known locally as Pottawatomie Go, or “Pogo.
Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association President Bob Freeman, right, presents an oversized check for $2,500 to North Rock Creek sophomore Stephen Wickerd, who won first place in the inaugural Beef Quiz Bowl on Oct. 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association President Bob Freeman, right, presents an oversized check for $2,500 to North Rock Creek sophomore Stephen Wickerd, who won first place in the inaugural Beef Quiz Bowl on Oct. 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Cattlemen’s Association Holds First Beef Quiz Bowl

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 27, 2022
There were 26 Pottawatomie County high school students who chose to spend a couple hours of their Saturday morning taking a test. It was the inaugural Beef Quiz Bowl - held at the Tecumseh High School Alumni Center on Oct. 22 - and the stakes were high, with a purse of $10,000.
Suspect Cliffton Davila is in the Pottawatomie County Safety Center, charged with two counts of burglary first degree, two counts of rape first degree, and two counts of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.

Suspect Cliffton Davila is in the Pottawatomie County Safety Center, charged with two counts of burglary first degree, two counts of rape first degree, and two counts of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.

Suspect In Custody

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Tecumseh residents were on alert Sunday morning after two home invasions combined with the sexual assault of minors prompted a manhunt near 7th and Jefferson. Subject in the home invasions/sexual assaults from Sunday morning has been booked into the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center.
“Rodeo Clown” Layton Cannon, of Shawnee, fist bumps M.C. Waylon Sewell, as his parents Brittany and Bo Cannon look on during the 0-3 year costume contest at Monsters on Main in downtown Shawnee, Oct. 22. Bo Cannon is actually a firefighter clown for fire prevention presentations. Layton won third place. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

“Rodeo Clown” Layton Cannon, of Shawnee, fist bumps M.C. Waylon Sewell, as his parents Brittany and Bo Cannon look on during the 0-3 year costume contest at Monsters on Main in downtown Shawnee, Oct. 22. Bo Cannon is actually a firefighter clown for fire prevention presentations. Layton won third place. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Kids In Costumes Fill Main Street, Downtown Shawnee

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 27, 2022
After approximately 20 years, the event formerly known as Boo on Bell and organized by Safe Events for Families (SEFF) is now Monsters on Main and produced by Community Renewal.
A familiar face returned to the Pottawatomie County District Attorneys Office. Adam Panter was appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt Friday, Oct. 21, to fill the vacancy created with Allan Grubb resigned from the position. Pictured above (from left) is Panter with his daughters Corbyn and Adalyn, wife Jennifer, and Judge Tracy McDaniels. Photo provided

A familiar face returned to the Pottawatomie County District Attorneys Office. Adam Panter was appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt Friday, Oct. 21, to fill the vacancy created with Allan Grubb resigned from the position. Pictured above (from left) is Panter with his daughters Corbyn and Adalyn, wife Jennifer, and Judge Tracy McDaniels. Photo provided

Adam Panter Swears In As New Dist. 23 District Attorney

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The newly appointed District Attorney, Adam Panter, was sworn into office Monday and immediately went to work. Panter said he received a phone call Wednesday, Oct. 19, letting him know he would be appointed, and then Friday, the appointment was made official.

Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Thursday, Oct. 20 LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 9 amnoon, American Legion Hall, 201 E. Park. $5. LEGION DANCE — 7:00 pm, American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. EASTERN STAR - 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. Saturday, Oct. 22 LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 9 amnoon, American Legion Hall, 201 E. Park.

Williams Appointed To Pregnancy Task Force

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Williams Appointed to Pregnancy Task Force Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, has been appointed by House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, to serve as his designee on Gov. Stitt’s Helping Every Life and Parent (H.E.L.P.) Task Force, formed in July by executive order.
Domestic Violence Happens In Many Different Ways

Domestic Violence Happens In Many Different Ways

Domestic Violence Happens In Many Different Ways

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 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.