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Many Positives At The Shawnee City Commission Meeting

Loren Knight
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
There were many positives announced at Monday’s April 18 City Commission meeting. The city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and an Independent Auditor’s Report were presented by a representative from Arledge & Associates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
OG&E Honors Line Crews For National Lineman Day

OG&E Honors Line Crews For National Lineman Day

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OG&E Honors Line Crews For National Lineman Day

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
On April 18, Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) honored its hard-working and dedicated line crews for National Lineman Appreciation Day, an annual recognition of the crews who construct, maintain and repair electric power lines.
Emeritus Honorees Former SSC employees (from left) Susan Walker, Brenda Cates, Carol Hartman, and Frank Washington (not pictured) were granted emeritus status by the College’s Board of Regents on March 24. Photo provided

Emeritus Honorees Former SSC employees (from left) Susan Walker, Brenda Cates, Carol Hartman, and Frank Washington (not pictured) were granted emeritus status by the College’s Board of Regents on March 24. Photo provided

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SSC Board Of Regents Grants Emeritus Status To Former Employees

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Four former Seminole State College employees were granted emeritus status by the College’s Board of Regents at their meeting on March 24.
Erickson Graduates Reserve Academy

Erickson Graduates Reserve Academy

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Erickson Graduates Reserve Academy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Welcome Emergency Management Director Rachelle Erickson to the Shawnee Police Department Reserve Program. Erickson graduated from the Meeker Police Department’s Reserve Academy on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

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Ask A Lawyer Event Set For April 28

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Lawyers across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice on Thursday, April 28, during the annual statewide celebration of Law Day. Oklahoma residents may call 405-493-9131 or 918-551-6022 to speak to a licensed attorney at no charge.

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Election Year Policy Reminder

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
With the campaigning already underway, The Countywide & Sun wants to remind candidates and voters about election year policies. The newspaper has already printed announcement stories for some candidates.
Lt.Dakota Etier Is Called To Work With The Most Vulnerable

Lt.Dakota Etier Is Called To Work With The Most Vulnerable

Lt.Dakota Etier Is Called To Work With The Most Vulnerable

Loren Knight
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Law enforcement is not for everyone, but for Dakota Etier, it is the job she feels called to. Etier is a Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigations Division at the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department, and works the child abuse and endangerment cases for children 13 years and younger.

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New Multipurpose Floor For Shawnee Schools Stucker Center

Suzie Campbell
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Shawnee Public Schools will have a new multipurpose floor in the Stucker Center. Representatives Aaron Espolt and Todd Boyer appeared before the Pottawatomie County Commissioners Monday, Apr. 18, and received approval to utilize $50,795.13 of the educational sales tax monies for the overlay.

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Multiple Races Develop As Filing Ends

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
District Attorney Allan Grubb draws two opponents for the Dist. 23 office. Tanya Roland and David Hammer have both thrown their hats in the ring. All three candidates are running on the Republican ticket. There will also be plenty of action in Shawnee municipal races, with three seats contested.
Shawnee junior Preston Tully winds up a pitch in the home game against Bishop McGuinness during the Bill Tipton Classic on April 7. Shawnee lost that game, 8-10, but they came back on April 8 to win against Del City, 15-4. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee junior Preston Tully winds up a pitch in the home game against Bishop McGuinness during the Bill Tipton Classic on April 7. Shawnee lost that game, 8-10, but they came back on April 8 to win against Del City, 15-4. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Tecumseh Adds New Sport To Extra Curricular Activities

Kendra Johnson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
School shirts are ubiquitous with sports games ranging from softball to football. And in Tecumseh, they will soon be seen at another sporting event: Bass fishing.