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Shane VanMeter (pictured) and his family were in Ukraine during Euromaidan in 2014, which he said “began with widespread protests and boiled over into clashes with police with numerous people killed, and eventually culminated in the ousting of elected President Viktor Yanukovych.” Photo Provided.

Shane VanMeter (pictured) and his family were in Ukraine during Euromaidan in 2014, which he said “began with widespread protests and boiled over into clashes with police with numerous people killed, and eventually culminated in the ousting of elected President Viktor Yanukovych.” Photo Provided.

Tecumseh Resident Recalls Time Spent In Ukraine

Kendra Johnson
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
“One particular night, I remember staying up all night monitoring the news as it looked like the border would be breached,” Shane VanMeter said.

Spring Cleanup Planned, Public Comments From Agenda

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Public comments and Commissioner comments will no longer be on the agenda for the Pottawatomie Board of County Commissioners. A letter dated Mar. 14, 2022, from District Attorney Allan Grubb requested the comments be removed from ‘public meeting agendas.
Mayor Ed Bolt introduces Shawnee High School Women’s Swim Team. The team was also presented a certificate in honor of their State Championship win during the Shawnee City Commission meeting held Monday, Mar. 21.

Mayor Ed Bolt introduces Shawnee High School Women’s Swim Team. The team was also presented a certificate in honor of their State Championship win during the Shawnee City Commission meeting held Monday, Mar. 21.

Lake Advisory Committee Recommendations Approved

Loren Knight
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Shawnee City Commission made two exciting recognitions on Monday, Mar. 21. First, the Shawnee High School Women’s Swim Team was presented a certificate in honor of their State Championship win.
Bethel students, grades sixth through eighth, open the Bethel School Board meeting held March 7 wearing medievel costumes. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Bethel students, grades sixth through eighth, open the Bethel School Board meeting held March 7 wearing medievel costumes. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Revised Activity Center Plans Ready For Rebid

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 17, 2022
During a special meeting held at 6:20 pm, Mar. 7, the Bethel School board approved the sale of a second installment of building bonds in the amount of $940,000. The bonds will be offered for sale on Apr. 5 at the Bethel Administration Building, 16601 Bethel Road, at 11:45 am.

Voter Party Affiliation Change Deadline March 31

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Oklahomans who want to change party affiliation must submit their change no later than Mar. 31, 2022, Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter said today. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.
Jeff Madison (photo provided)

Jeff Madison (photo provided)

Avedis Welcomes Wes Moore, Recognizes Jeff Madison

News Staff
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Avedis Foundation welcomed New York Times best-selling author Wes Moore on Wednesday, Feb. 23, as part of the Foundation’s 2022 Speaker Series. During the luncheon, the Foundation also presented its inaugural Michelle Briggs ‘Here for Good’ Service Award to retired Army Colonel Jeff Madison.