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Shawnee 2019 graduate and former wrestler Edward Chotkey jumps over a spinning bar of the Oklahoma National Guard obstacle course during the Shawnee Wrestling Carnival on Oct. 13 at Shawnee High School. The event has been put on by the wrestling department for four years, and Coach Andrew McCune said they just do it for the kids in the community. This year, they joined forces with First United Bank to add their annual "tailgate party" and grilled hamburgers.

Shawnee 2019 graduate and former wrestler Edward Chotkey jumps over a spinning bar of the Oklahoma National Guard obstacle course during the Shawnee Wrestling Carnival on Oct. 13 at Shawnee High School. The event has been put on by the wrestling department for four years, and Coach Andrew McCune said they just do it for the kids in the community. This year, they joined forces with First United Bank to add their annual "tailgate party" and grilled hamburgers.

Shawnee Wrestlers Hold Carnival for Fourth Year

Natasha Dunagan
Monday, November 7, 2022
The Shawnee High School wrestlers, coaches and alumni held a carnival in front of the Stucker Wrestling Complex for the fourth year on Oct. 13. They had a dunk tank, bake sale, carnival games, National Guard obstacle course, and an inflatable.
Tecumseh Business Trick-or-Treat

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Thousands Turn Out for Tecumseh Business Trick-or-Treating

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Thousands turned out for Tecumseh's Business Trick-or-Treat on Halloween, lining both sides of Broadway St. Candy was standard, but fruit was also popular. First United Bank gave out bananas for the second year, and Tecumseh Library had clementine oranges and temporary tattoos.
Surgical Supply Technician Brice Koons and Bethel senior Cadence Treece pose with the sleeping mats, tarps and bags made from disposable surgical instrument wraps at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee on Oct. 20. Treece picks up the wraps from Koons each week, and her mother, Richelle, sews them. The Treeces made their first donation of eight adult sleeping mats, six pet mats, three child mats, 29 bags, one pillow, and two tarps to the St. Benedict's Catholic Church Community Breakfast on Oct. 22.

Surgical Supply Technician Brice Koons and Bethel senior Cadence Treece pose with the sleeping mats, tarps and bags made from disposable surgical instrument wraps at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee on Oct. 20. Treece picks up the wraps from Koons each week, and her mother, Richelle, sews them. The Treeces made their first donation of eight adult sleeping mats, six pet mats, three child mats, 29 bags, one pillow, and two tarps to the St. Benedict's Catholic Church Community Breakfast on Oct. 22.

Bethel Senior And Her Mom Repurpose Surgical Wraps

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Some people see those in need, some people wish they could help, and some people act on that thought. Bethel senior Cadence Treece and her mother, Richelle Treece, are in the last group.
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Oklahoma House Dist. 26 Q&As

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Candidate Gregory Hardin and Dist. 26 incumbent Dell Kerbs both attended the forum and were happy to answer a few questions, but first each was given a couple of minutes to introduce themselves. Hardin said, “‘I’’ve lived here in Shawnee my entire life, 24 years.
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Dist. 3 Pottawatomie County Commissioner

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The opponent (Abbigale Thompson) for Incumbent, Dist. 3 Pottawatomie County Commissioner, Eddie Stackhouse did not attend the Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voters Education forum held Thursday, Oct. 27. However, that did not stop constituents from asking the hard questions.
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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.
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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.