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Gregory Hardin Files To Run For House Dist. 26

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
On Wednesday April 13, 2022, Gregory Hardin filed to be a Democratic candidate for District 26 in the Oklahoma State House of Representatives which consists of Shawnee, Bethel Acres, Dale, Johnson, Earlsboro, McLoud, and Tecumseh in North Central Pottawatomie County.

Shawnee Approves Joint Bid On Bonds

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The Shawnee Board of Education voted to approve the joint low bid from the Bank of Oklahoma and Vision Bank at an interest rate of 2.85% on the sale of $865,000 in Taxable Building Bonds during a special meeting held on April 7.
SHS Principal Matt Johnson presents an NHS certificate to junior Anna Jordan.

SHS Principal Matt Johnson presents an NHS certificate to junior Anna Jordan.

SHS National Honor Society Inducts 26 New Members

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Twenty-six new members were inducted into Shawnee High School’s National Honor Society chapter during a recent ceremony. NHS President and SHS Senior Lorelei Brem welcomed the new inductees and parents before introducing guest speaker Dr. April Grace, superintendent.

Countyline

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Thursday, Apr. 14 PCDA — 4:30 pm. 17508 Bethel Road MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. LEGION DANCe — 7:30 pm, American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh Saturday, Apr.16 LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 9 am-noon, American Legion Hall, 201 E. Park, open to the public, $5.
David Hammer Announces Candidacy For District Attorney

David Hammer Announces Candidacy For District Attorney

David Hammer Announces Candidacy For District Attorney

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Attorney David Hammer announced today he is a Republican candidate for District Attorney, District 23, which covers Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties. Official filing for office takes place April 13-15 at the State Capitol.
Pottawatomie County 911 Director Robin Ueltzen is a graduate of Shawnee High School, and spent approximately ten years as the 911 Coordinator for the City of Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Pottawatomie County 911 Director Robin Ueltzen is a graduate of Shawnee High School, and spent approximately ten years as the 911 Coordinator for the City of Shawnee. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

New 911 Director Handles About 200 Addresses Per Month

Kendra Johnson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
When a person calls 911, they often depend on their address to help emergency personnel to find them in time to help. To smoothly achieve this, they need a 911 address.
Bethel Middle School Teacher Reda Marcussen helps with a bucket as two of her sixth-grade drama students practice their puppet show on April 11. Marcussen recently won the POE Excellence in Education Junior High Educator Merit Award and was named the Teacher of the Year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bethel Middle School Teacher Reda Marcussen helps with a bucket as two of her sixth-grade drama students practice their puppet show on April 11. Marcussen recently won the POE Excellence in Education Junior High Educator Merit Award and was named the Teacher of the Year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Two Bethel Teachers Were Finalists For State Education Award

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
On Monday, April 11, Bethel Middle School teacher Reda Marcussen was having a “very good day.” The previous Friday, she had attended the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation “Excellence in Education” Awards Banquet, where she was presented the Junior High Educator Merit Award.
Bethel’s Falon Bentley placed third for this still life charcoal drawing. Photo provided

Bethel’s Falon Bentley placed third for this still life charcoal drawing. Photo provided

Mabee-Gerrer Museum Of Art Juried Art Exhibition Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art High School Juried Art Exhibition Winners! Shawnee, OK – The MGMoA is excited to announce the winners of this year’s High School Juried Art Exhibition. The MGMoA brought in guest judge G. Patrick Riley, an Oklahoma artist and arts educator.