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High school juniors and seniors completed construction of a tiny home during the Engineering and Construction Management camp at SSC. Photo provided

High school juniors and seniors completed construction of a tiny home during the Engineering and Construction Management camp at SSC. Photo provided

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Seminole State College Hosts Two STEM Summer Camps

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Seminole State College hosted two Summer Academies for Mathematics, Science and Multidisciplinary Studies funded by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education from July 17 to July 22. In the Engineering and Construction Management camp, 16 students built a “tiny house.”

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Tecumseh Fire Department Receives High ISO Rating

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Police Chief J.R. Kidney and Fire Chief Rhett Banks presented their quarterly reports and the council approved a city maintenance project at the Tecumseh City Council regular meeting on Monday, August 1. During his report, Banks announced the Fire Department’s ISO fire rating of two.

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Shawnee Hires McNabb As New Finance Director

Loren Knight
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The Aug. 1 City Commission Meeting was a quick and easy one with only 12 agenda items. After a long period of the position sitting vacant, the board voted to approve the hiring of Lindsey McNabb-Fox as the City’s next Finance Director and City Treasurer.

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OMMA Moratorium State Date Changed To Aug. 26

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The OMMA moratorium date for new growers, processors, and dispensaries has changed. The new date is Aug. 26. This was announced to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners during the meeting Monday, Aug. 1.
Sample Ballots Available For Aug. 23rd Election

Sample Ballots Available For Aug. 23rd Election

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Sample Ballots Available For Aug. 23rd Election

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Sample ballots are now available for the August 23, 2022 Runoff Primary, Shawnee General Runoff and the Konawa Special School Proposition Election.
SSC will hold its Enrollment Extravaganza event Aug. 8-13, which will feature extended hours, free food and giveaways for prospective students. Photo provided

SSC will hold its Enrollment Extravaganza event Aug. 8-13, which will feature extended hours, free food and giveaways for prospective students. Photo provided

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SSC Extends Office Hours

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
With the fall semester beginning Aug. 15, Seminole State College will host its Enrollment Extravaganza event and extend enrollment hours to cater to prospective student schedules from Aug. 8 to Aug. 13. The event will feature games, popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy and campus tours.
Lankford Prioritizes School Safety In Unspent COVID Funds

Lankford Prioritizes School Safety In Unspent COVID Funds

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Lankford Prioritizes School Safety In Unspent COVID Funds

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to introduce the Protect Our Children’s Schools Act to enhance school safety and prevent school-based violence.
A polka dot hot-air balloon illuminates its two nearby balloons during the Balloon Glow of the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 14. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

A polka dot hot-air balloon illuminates its two nearby balloons during the Balloon Glow of the FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Aug. 14. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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CPN FireFlight Balloon Festival Returns August 12-13

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Vibrant hot air balloons will take to the skies once more as the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) hosts its fifth annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Friday, Aug. 12, and Saturday, Aug. 13.
David Floyd with Floyd & Piler, PLLC presents a proposed budget to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

David Floyd with Floyd & Piler, PLLC presents a proposed budget to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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County Approves Budget For ARPA Money

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Many who applied for ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) monies from Pottawatomie County will be pleased to know an estimated budget has been approved.
Danny Mellinger, of Tecumseh, third from left, talks with two visitors to the “Cruise the ‘Poo” event held on July 30 at the Brown Derby in Shawnee. Mellinger owns the 1964 Studebaker Avanti, in the middle. Also shown, left, is a 1950s Chevrolet owned by Sam Harden, of Tecumseh, and, right, a 1966 Chevy II owned by Andy Winkler, of Bethel. Mellinger said he was among the original “Kickapoo Riff Raff” who cruised Kickapoo and caused business owners to complain.

Danny Mellinger, of Tecumseh, third from left, talks with two visitors to the “Cruise the ‘Poo” event held on July 30 at the Brown Derby in Shawnee. Mellinger owns the 1964 Studebaker Avanti, in the middle. Also shown, left, is a 1950s Chevrolet owned by Sam Harden, of Tecumseh, and, right, a 1966 Chevy II owned by Andy Winkler, of Bethel. Mellinger said he was among the original “Kickapoo Riff Raff” who cruised Kickapoo and caused business owners to complain.

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Kickapoo Riff Raff Return To Cruise The Poo

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Danny Mellinger, of Tecumseh, third from left, talks with two visitors to the “Cruise the ‘Poo” event held on July 30 at the Brown Derby in Shawnee. Mellinger owns the 1964 Studebaker Avanti, in the middle.