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Mindy Palmer (left) laughs alongside Joshua Leach (right), as he prepares to score some big points. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

Mindy Palmer (left) laughs alongside Joshua Leach (right), as he prepares to score some big points. Countywide & Sun/Loren Knight

Cornstock Held June 11

Loren Knight
Thursday, June 16, 2022
The Cornstock Tournament was held on June 11 in downtown Shawnee. It was a fundraiser for the Cops n' Kids event, which will be held on Aug. 27, 11 am-4 pm, at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center.
Daniel Matthews, Ward 1 Incumbent

Daniel Matthews, Ward 1 Incumbent

Shawnee City Commission Forum

Loren Knight
Thursday, June 16, 2022
On Monday, June 13, the candidates for this year’s available Shawnee City Commission seats participated in a forum sponsored by PAVE (Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education).
New fund honors the memory of Michelle O’Neal

New fund honors the memory of Michelle O’Neal

New fund honors the memory of Michelle O’Neal

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, June 16, 2022
The Bethel School Board opened the meeting Monday, June 13, with the presentation of a shadow box in memory of Michelle O’Neal. Michelle was a Bethel alumni and worked in the cafeteria before her passing. Many loved her, and she touched the lives of all who knew her.

Tecumseh School Board prepares for 2022-2023 school year

Ryan Ackerman
Thursday, June 16, 2022
At the recommendation of Superintendent Robert Kinsey, the Tecumseh school board approved a slew of contracts for the 2022-2023 school year at their June 13 meeting. Most notably, the board approved an insurance bid from the Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group (OSIG) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Julie Talton and her mother, Vicki Duff, pose for a photo. Photo provided.

Julie Talton and her mother, Vicki Duff, pose for a photo. Photo provided.

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Julie Talton Returns To The Countywide

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
There’s a new office manager at the “Countywide & Sun,” but her face and name may be familiar to some subscribers. In 1991, Julie Talton began working as a photographer for the “Shawnee Sun” in sixth grade, when she would come to work with her mother, Vicki Duff.
Laynie’s TreeHouse Is Officially Open

Laynie’s TreeHouse Is Officially Open

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Laynie’s TreeHouse Is Officially Open

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Tyler and Lacey Holt, Impact City, friends, and Shawnee Forward Ambassadors came together to celebrate the Grand Opening of Laynie’s Tree-House. This community has been eagerly waiting for a great play center to have birthday parties and open play for children.
Macomb Freshman Shadows Senator Jett

Macomb Freshman Shadows Senator Jett

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Macomb Freshman Shadows Senator Jett

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Tecumseh native and Macomb High School freshman, Blayze Lewis, had the special opportunity Thursday, May 26, to shadow Sen. Shane Jett. Lewis and his family will become constituents of the Shawnee Republican once the new district lines go into effect on Nov. 1.

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Countyline

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Thursday, June 9 PCDA — 4:30 pm. 17508 Bethel Road MASONS — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge.

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Bill To Streamline Teacher Certification Becomes Law

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The path for teacher candidates to become certified teachers has become more direct after House Bill 3658 was signed into law last week. Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, authored House Bill 3658 to streamline the certification process and address the teacher shortage.