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Braivlee Whitmire, 4, of Tecumseh, gives the Grinch a bracelet she made in “Whoville” before getting her picture taken with him on Dec. 8. Tecumseh Public Library employees took and printed around 200 pictures that evening at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium, and can be claimed at the library. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Braivlee Whitmire, 4, of Tecumseh, gives the Grinch a bracelet she made in “Whoville” before getting her picture taken with him on Dec. 8. Tecumseh Public Library employees took and printed around 200 pictures that evening at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium, and can be claimed at the library. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Grinchmas Parade, Whoville, Brings Community Together

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 15, 2022
There were many Grinches in the Grinchmas Holiday Parade and Marching Band Contest, Dec. 8, in Tecumseh. There were Grinches in fire trucks, on floats, riding in cars, walking “Max” and one with Santa Claus on a motorcycle.
Mike McElyea, Co-Owner, Funeral Director, and Memorial Care Specialist stands next to the newly installed Aquamation machine. He said you can have a normal conversation while this equipment is running. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Mike McElyea, Co-Owner, Funeral Director, and Memorial Care Specialist stands next to the newly installed Aquamation machine. He said you can have a normal conversation while this equipment is running. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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History Was Made In Shawnee, Dec. 8

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 15, 2022
State history, Pottawatomie county history, Shawnee history… it was a first for all of these when McElyea & Owens Funeral Group installed the first crematory in the county and then performed the first human Aquamation cremation process in the state.
The North Rock Creek High School Marching Band performs in the Shawnee Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. This was the first year for Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County to contract with the City of Shawnee and organize the parade in its nearly 50 years, said Sophia Wells, CRPC Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

The North Rock Creek High School Marching Band performs in the Shawnee Christmas Parade on Dec. 1. This was the first year for Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County to contract with the City of Shawnee and organize the parade in its nearly 50 years, said Sophia Wells, CRPC Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Parade Features 88 Entries

Natasha Dunagan
Monday, December 12, 2022
Girls in the 10-23-months division compete in the 28th Annual Christmas Miss & Mister Pageant on Dec. 3 at Will Rogers Elementary in Shawnee. Assisted by their mothers, they are Hattie Jo Yount, Emberlynn Gallow, Mia Vernor, Jasper Valencia and Quinnley Fleming. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Girls in the 10-23-months division compete in the 28th Annual Christmas Miss & Mister Pageant on Dec. 3 at Will Rogers Elementary in Shawnee. Assisted by their mothers, they are Hattie Jo Yount, Emberlynn Gallow, Mia Vernor, Jasper Valencia and Quinnley Fleming. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Shawnee Principal Brings Pageant Fund Raiser to Shawnee

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Looking around the room, there were lots of Grinches, a few snowmen, a couple of Santas, and lots of red and green. The 28th Annual Christmas Miss & Mister Pageant had come to Shawnee with lots of Christmas attire.

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News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Thursday, Dec. 8 PCDA — 4:30 pm. 17508 Bethel Road GRINCHMAS HOLIDAY PARADE & MARCHING BAND CONTEST – 6:30 pm, Thursday, Dec. 8, in Downtown Tecumseh. Free Grinch photos, food trucks, and family activities from 7-9 pm at Tecumseh City Hall, 114 N. Broadway.
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

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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.

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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.

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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.