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SMS Student Places In State Essay Contest

The Mayors’ Council of Oklahoma (MCO) and the Oklahoma Municipal League (OML) are pleased to announce the 2021 winners of the annual “If I Were Mayor” essay contest. The essay contest provides an opportunity for 8th grade students from across Oklahoma to engage with their communities.
Shawnee #1 For Women Owned Businesses

Shawnee #1 For Women Owned Businesses

Shawnee #1 For Women Owned Businesses

Icy roads could not stop a press conference held at South Central Industries Feb. 24 to honor Shawnee as the #1 city in Oklahoma for women owned businesses. Shawnee Forward CEO Rachael Melot brought up the subject of women-owned businesses being a goal to Governor Kevin Stitt during his Oct.
Macomb Robotics Team Wins Design Award At State

Macomb Robotics Team Wins Design Award At State

Macomb Robotics Team Wins Design Award At State

With just three members, Macomb’s robotics team is one of the smallest in its competitive category. The team’s work, however, is mighty. Macomb’s FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Team 5967 won first place for the Design Award at the FIRST Oklahoma Regional Tournament, Feb.
A New Addition To Bethel’s Friday Night Lights In 2022-2023

A New Addition To Bethel’s Friday Night Lights In 2022-2023

A New Addition To Bethel’s Friday Night Lights In 2022-2023

The roar of a crowd from a Friday night game is a token part of the high school experience. Spectators, players, and cheerleaders establish the energy for these events. This upcoming year, eager players and energetic cheerleaders won’t be the only ones on the sidelines for Bethel.
Pastor Don Jonker Releases Inaugural Publication

Pastor Don Jonker Releases Inaugural Publication

Pastor Don Jonker Releases Inaugural Publication

Tecumseh First Assembly of God Pastor Don Jonker has just released his inaugural work as an author entitled “Invitation to Intimacy: Touch Christ - Heal Wounds - Love Deeply.

Countyline

Thursday, Feb. 24 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – 9 am, 14101 Acme Road MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. Saturday, Feb. 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.

TECUMSEH POLICE

Tecumseh Police Report: Arrestee Snaps Patrol Car Camera Cable On Feb. 11, around 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Police Officer Dakota Castle responded to a domestic in progress. Upon arrival, Castle found Steven Murdock in the backseat of a parked car, according to the police report Castle filed.
Seth Jackson and Jacey Kuhn Awarded AFR Scholarships

Seth Jackson and Jacey Kuhn Awarded AFR Scholarships

Seth Jackson and Jacey Kuhn Awarded AFR Scholarships

Bethel graduate Seth Jackson was recognized as a recipient of the 2022 American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative Continuing Education State Scholarship. Jackson attends Oklahoma State University.
PCJLS Annual Trophy Auction Raises Over $50,000

PCJLS Annual Trophy Auction Raises Over $50,000

PCJLS Annual Trophy Auction Raises Over $50,000

There was a good crowd at the annual Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Pig Roast and Trophy Auction held at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Event Center on Feb. 7. For the second year in a row, PCJLS Chairman Randy Gilbert said, “We didn’t know who would be able to attend.