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TPS Approves Upgrades For Transportation Safety

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
Tecumseh School Board approved new software that will notify parents and guardians when bus riders get off the bus. The board convened at the Early Childhood Center on Monday, Sept. 12, to discuss and vote on various school policies for the 20222023 school year.
Tecumseh firefighters race the clock in the Bucket Brigade event of the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. Shown, from left, are Connor Franetovich, Zac Stephenson, Eddie Kidney, and on the ladder, Caden Shirey. Watching from the background is Preston Hurst. The event is organized by rural fire coordinator and retired Shawnee firefighter Paul Simpson, and has been since 1996. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh firefighters race the clock in the Bucket Brigade event of the Firefighter Olympics at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 10. Shown, from left, are Connor Franetovich, Zac Stephenson, Eddie Kidney, and on the ladder, Caden Shirey. Watching from the background is Preston Hurst. The event is organized by rural fire coordinator and retired Shawnee firefighter Paul Simpson, and has been since 1996. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Firefighters From Across The County Compete For Annual Bragging Rights At The Pott. County Free Fair

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 15, 2022

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Bethel School Board Approves FY23 Budget

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
It was a night filled with approvals at the Bethel School Board meeting Sept. 13, including acceptance of the Estimate of Needs for the 2022- 2023 school year.

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Aerospace, eSports Programs Successful

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Two new programs at Shawnee High School were reported on by Principal Matt Johnson at the Shawnee Board of Education meeting, Sept. 12. Johnson said the Aerospace program has 41 students who can either learn to be a certified drone pilot or a certified aircraft pilot.

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COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS • COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

News Staff
Thursday, September 8, 2022
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. The following members were present: Eddie Stackhouse, Chairman, Randy Thomas and Melissa Dennis, Members, Raeshel Flewallen, County Clerk.

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County Treasurer Submits Resignation Letter, Ready To Retire

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, September 8, 2022
County Treasurer Wendy Magnus will officially retire Oct. 31. Magnus submitted her letter of resignation to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners and it was accepted at the meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6. Magnus has worked in the Treasurers office for 26 years.
Hess Joins OBU Faculty As Associate Professor

Hess Joins OBU Faculty As Associate Professor

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Hess Joins OBU Faculty As Associate Professor

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
Oklahoma Baptist University will soon welcome Dr. Keith Hess to the faculty as the Jewell and Joe Huitt Associate Professor in Religious Education. He will assume his role in January ahead of the spring 2023 semester.

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Coon Receives Doctor Of Education Degree

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
TUSCALOOSA, AL Rebecca Coon of Shawnee, OK (74804), has received the following degree from The University of Alabama: Doctor of Education. UA awarded over 1,400 degrees during its summer commencement ceremonies on August 6, 2022.
SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Lauren Floyd, DO

SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Lauren Floyd, DO

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SSM Health Medical Group Welcomes Lauren Floyd, DO

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
Shawnee, Okla. - SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) Lauren Floyd, DO. Floyd provides lifelong gynecological care, obstetric care, labor and delivery, and post-partum care.