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The Ten Acre Observatory

The Ten Acre Observatory

The Ten Acre Observatory

Night Sky Report By Nick Lazzaro
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Because of the Lunar Cycle, March’s Dark Sky nights were split with some nights at the beginning of the month and the rest at the end. Mother Nature did cooperate on both series of dates giving us some good viewing, but the observatory did have to close for a few days because of sleet/ice/snow.
Loren Knight is a freelance journalist for the Countywide & Sun, and also owns her own photography business. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Loren Knight is a freelance journalist for the Countywide & Sun, and also owns her own photography business. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

MEET the CREW

Kendra Johnson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Soft spoken, determined, and capable, Loren Knight is a journalist whose thoroughness makes her a force to be reckoned with. Longtime subscribers to the Countywide & Sun may remember her as Loren Rhodes, a freelance journalist who regularly covered Tecumseh city meetings.

Abigail Lilite from Shawnee Named to Dean’s Honor List

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Cedarville University student Abigail Lilite of Shawnee, OK, majoring in Music Performance, Keyboard Pedagogy, was named to the Dean’s Honor List for Fall 2021. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Members of the girls Shark Tank team (from left) Faith Henson 8th grade, Brooklyn Terney 7th grade, Kinley Patten 7th grade, Amber Jones 7th grade and Meagan Bingham 8th grade, presented their idea to a board of local business people during the third semester Shark Tank. Photo provided

Members of the girls Shark Tank team (from left) Faith Henson 8th grade, Brooklyn Terney 7th grade, Kinley Patten 7th grade, Amber Jones 7th grade and Meagan Bingham 8th grade, presented their idea to a board of local business people during the third semester Shark Tank. Photo provided

South Rock Creek Announces Third 9-Weeks Honor Roll

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
South Rock Creek Public Schools has released the names of honor roll students for their third nineweeks. Two separate honor rolls recognize students for their academic achievement. The Superintendent Honor Roll is composed of students who earned a 4.

TECUMSEH POLICE REPORT

Kendra Johnson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The night of Feb. 26, 2022, the Tecumseh Police Department’s phones were busy. Around 9:40 pm, Around 9:40 pm, Officer Jacob Niblett was dispatched to East Beech.
SHS Senior Serves As Senate Page

SHS Senior Serves As Senate Page

SHS Senior Serves As Senate Page

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, joins Shawnee High School senior Briana Grigg, who served as a page for the Senate during the fifth week of the legislative session from Mar. 7-10.

Countyline

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Thursday, Mar. 24 MASONS – 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge Saturday, Mar. 26 LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 9 am-noon, American Legion Hall, 201 E. Park, open to the public, $5. LEGION DANCE — 7:30 pm, American Legion, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. Monday, Mar.
Pictured from left, Oren R. Griffin, dean and Chapman Endowed Chair, UT College of Law and Terry W. West, founder of The West Law Firm. Photo provided

Pictured from left, Oren R. Griffin, dean and Chapman Endowed Chair, UT College of Law and Terry W. West, founder of The West Law Firm. Photo provided

West Inducted Into UT College Law Alumni Hall Of Fame

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The West Law Firm Founder, Terry West, recently was honored as one of three “Hall of Fame” inductees by the University of Tulsa (UT) College of Law, Alumni Association. The 2022 Alumni Gala, held on March 5 at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, also honored the Honorable T.