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Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett and State Representatives Danny Sterling and Dell Kerbs have a laugh during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Legislator’s Luncheon, held at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on April 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett and State Representatives Danny Sterling and Dell Kerbs have a laugh during the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Legislator’s Luncheon, held at the Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on April 22. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Legislators And Commissioners Answer Questions

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce Legislator’s Luncheon on April 22 started off with Oklahoma Senator Shane Jett asking the three Pottawatomie County Commissioners how much they pay to blacktop one mile of road. The answer was $200,000. He would revisit that fact later.
Alva Melot speaks to the crowd during an event in 2005. File photo

Alva Melot speaks to the crowd during an event in 2005. File photo

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Alva Melot: Tecumseh’s Renaissance Man

Dr. Donald Rominger, Jr. Ths Class Of 1958
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Only one athlete In Tecumseh School’s sports history played on one of the two undefeated THS football teams, and was also to coach the school’s only other unbeaten squad. That would be Alva Melot, who passed away recently, at the age of 103.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center Superintendent Julie McCormick (left) and Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (right) congratulate MLT Program Director Kelly Hankal (center) on her Outstanding Instructor award. Photo provided

Gordon Cooper Technology Center Superintendent Julie McCormick (left) and Seminole State College President Lana Reynolds (right) congratulate MLT Program Director Kelly Hankal (center) on her Outstanding Instructor award. Photo provided

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SSC Program Director Awarded Outstanding Instructor

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Seminole State College Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program Director and Assistant Professor Kelly Hankal was recently honored with the Outstanding Instructor award at the 2022 Making It Work Day Awards held by the Oklahoma Career and Technical Education Equity Council.
Community Renewal Friendship House Troop. Photo provided

Community Renewal Friendship House Troop. Photo provided

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Avedis Awards $5,000 Grant To Local Girl Scouts

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
A $5,000 grant has been awarded to Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma (GSWESTOK). Like many other programs, GSWESTOK was severely impacted throughout the 39-county service area. In Pottawatomie County there has been a 70 percent drop in membership since the onset of the pandemic.

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Free Ombudsman Volunteer Training Available

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Free Ombudsman Volunteer Training Available. The need for advocates for Nursing Home, Assisted Living Centers, and Residential Care facility residents remains high.
The Arbor MD balloon, piloted by Darrell Duer, lights up the sky. It was one of three balloon teams from Oklahoma City that attended Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest 2021. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

The Arbor MD balloon, piloted by Darrell Duer, lights up the sky. It was one of three balloon teams from Oklahoma City that attended Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest 2021. Countywide & Sun/Kendra Johnson

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Fifth Annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Fest, Aug. 12-13

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Guests are invited to enjoy hot air balloons, live music and more than twenty-five hot air balloons will take flight over Shawnee skies once again at the fifth annual Firelake Fireflight Balloon Fest, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13.