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Four high school seniors were aeach warded $2,000 scholarships at the PCJLS Premium Auction. Pictured from left: Matt Blubaugh with the office of US Rep Stephanie Bice , Rep. Danny Sterling, Rep. Ronny Johns, Sen. Shane Jett, Emily Bingham - Tecumseh FFA, Makinzie Odell - Asher FFA, Allie Brown-Asher FFA, Whitlee Davis, - Tecumseh FFA, Rep. Dell Kerbs, Dist. 1 Pottawatomie County Commissioner Melissa Dennis, Mandy Hasbell, Gina Rounsaville, and Jeremy Frye.

Four high school seniors were aeach warded $2,000 scholarships at the PCJLS Premium Auction. Pictured from left: Matt Blubaugh with the office of US Rep Stephanie Bice , Rep. Danny Sterling, Rep. Ronny Johns, Sen. Shane Jett, Emily Bingham - Tecumseh FFA, Makinzie Odell - Asher FFA, Allie Brown-Asher FFA, Whitlee Davis, - Tecumseh FFA, Rep. Dell Kerbs, Dist. 1 Pottawatomie County Commissioner Melissa Dennis, Mandy Hasbell, Gina Rounsaville, and Jeremy Frye.

PCJLS Livestock Show And Auction Draws Big Crowds

The 2022 Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Premium Sale packed the barn Friday, Mar. 4. Families, friends, supporters, and bidders continued to enter until it was standing room only.
Say Yes To The Prom Dress event coordinators Jessica Hernandez, Okie Dokie Mercantile & Co’s Christina Hernandez, and Cassie Low hide among racks of dresses they were sorting in preparation for the event. The pop up dress closet will provide high school students with approximately 1,500 free dresses to choose from for prom, during the three day event, March 18-20. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Say Yes To The Prom Dress event coordinators Jessica Hernandez, Okie Dokie Mercantile & Co’s Christina Hernandez, and Cassie Low hide among racks of dresses they were sorting in preparation for the event. The pop up dress closet will provide high school students with approximately 1,500 free dresses to choose from for prom, during the three day event, March 18-20. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

Say Yes To The Prom Dress Open Mar. 18 To Mar. 20

It’s often expected to be the most special night during all of high school: Prom. Finding the perfect dress, accessories, and prom date can be the subject of thought and planning weeks, months, and even years in advance of the actual event.
The Sprockets load up their robot.

The Sprockets load up their robot.

FireLake Arena Hosts FIRST Robotics Competition

For the first time, FireLake Arena was the venue for the Oklahoma Regional FIRST Robotics Competition, March 10-12. Roger Farris, one of two lead coaches for the Sprockets team, said that before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was always held at the Cox Convention Center in OKC.
Recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr., Achievement Award from left to right seated are Katelyn Fleming, Tecumseh, Paige Smith, McLoud, Cora Bender, Dale, Allie Brown, Asher and Jamie Barrick of The Clinic Pharmacy. Standing from left to right are Gordon Richards, Jr., son of the founder of the award, Macy Nelson, Shawnee, Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, Nate Stephenson, Bethel, Kade Miller, Macomb, Chisam Schiller, Wanette and Tim Barrick of the The Clinic Pharmacy.

Recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr., Achievement Award from left to right seated are Katelyn Fleming, Tecumseh, Paige Smith, McLoud, Cora Bender, Dale, Allie Brown, Asher and Jamie Barrick of The Clinic Pharmacy. Standing from left to right are Gordon Richards, Jr., son of the founder of the award, Macy Nelson, Shawnee, Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, Nate Stephenson, Bethel, Kade Miller, Macomb, Chisam Schiller, Wanette and Tim Barrick of the The Clinic Pharmacy.

Gordon Richards, Sr. Awards Presented At PCJLS

Nine young women and men are this year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by the Clinic Pharmacy. Tim and Jamie Barrick are owners of the pharmacy. This is the 77th year for the award that was originated in 1946 by the late Gordon Richards, Sr.
SSM Health Welcomes Dr. Robert Rader

SSM Health Welcomes Dr. Robert Rader

SSM Health Welcomes Dr. Robert Rader

SSM Health St. Anthony is proud to announce Robert Rader, M.D., D.Ph., M.B.A, C.P.E., will assume the role of Vice President of Medical Affairs for SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest and SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee. Dr.
Assistant Finance Director Jacob Bussell addresses the Shawnee City Commission. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

Assistant Finance Director Jacob Bussell addresses the Shawnee City Commission. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

State Audit Reveals Tax Revenue Properly Allocated

The City of Shawnee Investigative Audit Report released on Mar. 1 identifies only two compliance issues. The report was requested by District Attorney Alan Grubb for the audit period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2020.

Important Events Discussed At Tecumseh School Board

Dumping slime on teachers and trips across the country were key topics at the Tecumseh School Board’s recent meeting held on Mar. 7, 2022. At the Board Meeting, three fundraisers for school activities were approved. The first one was a Snap!
ECU Nursing student Gabriel Rebischke sits patiently while fellow student Suja Shresta practices applying bandages to his arm.

ECU Nursing student Gabriel Rebischke sits patiently while fellow student Suja Shresta practices applying bandages to his arm.

ECU Doubles Accepted Nurse Applicants To Meet Demand

The East Central University School of Nursing has recently increased the amount of applicants that can be accepted by opening up a second entry point to the nursing program. Doing so helps ECU meet the demand for nursing jobs throughout the state of Oklahoma and beyond.