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BancFirst presented a check to the McLoud Historical Society in support of fundraising efforts to further the mission of the museum. Pictured above (from left) are Dean Hill Brenda Hill, Christina Smiley, Jacob Sestak, James Metcalf, Bruce Ferrell, Casey Bell, Sylvia Metcalf, and Don Kuhn. Photo provided

BancFirst presented a check to the McLoud Historical Society in support of fundraising efforts to further the mission of the museum. Pictured above (from left) are Dean Hill Brenda Hill, Christina Smiley, Jacob Sestak, James Metcalf, Bruce Ferrell, Casey Bell, Sylvia Metcalf, and Don Kuhn. Photo provided

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Last Chance To Request Absentee Ballots For Jan. 10 Election

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2022.
Dear Santa

Dear Santa

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Dear Santa

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Ms. Steward’s Class, Tecumseh Early Childhood Center Dear Santa, I want a remote-control race car for Christmas. Love, Xavier Dear Santa, I want a super web shooter that flies across the house. I love you Santa!
Glenn Peck Shares Life Lessons, Regrets

Glenn Peck Shares Life Lessons, Regrets

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MEET the CREW: Glenn Peck Shares Life Lessons, Regrets

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Glenn Peck, of Shawnee, has led an eventful, adventurous life. He has a seemingly endless supply of tales, which he writes about in his Countywide & Sun column “Stories I Should Have Told Sooner.” He spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.

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Rep. Sterling Pledges To Support Congressional Term Limits

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress.

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Board Approves ARPA Funds For Digital Forensic Lab

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved just under $210K of ARPA monies to be used for additional licensing and equipment in the digital forensic lab for the Sheriff’s office. The quotes cover three year licenses.
MGMoA Opens Exhibit On Christ In Art On Saturday

MGMoA Opens Exhibit On Christ In Art On Saturday

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MGMoA Opens Exhibit On Christ In Art On Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art opens Messiah: Christ in Art on Saturday, December 17. The exhibit runs through January 22, 2023. Delaynna Trim, Curator of Collections will be giving a Gallery Talk on Friday, January 20 at 7pm. The gallery talk and reception is free and all are welcome.

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Long Term Care Awareness

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Did you know that 70% of men and women over the age of 65 will need some kind of long-term care with their feeding, personal care, bathing, or other daily living tasks on a long-term basis? This kind of care can be very expensive and potentially take a toll on family members and their finances.
Parents Voice Concerns At School Board Meeting

Parents Voice Concerns At School Board Meeting

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Parents Voice Concerns At School Board Meeting

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Tecumseh school board officials met on Monday, Dec. 12, for their last regular meeting of 2022. The board approved several endof- year agenda items, and several concerned parents voiced concerns during public comment.

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Bethel School Board Approves Policy Changes

Loren Knight
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Bethel School Board voted Monday Dec. 12 to revise the board policies regarding administering medications to students. The new policy states the principal at each school will designate what employees may administer medications, with the school nurse being the primary.