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Jan Parker, second from left, is shown with her husband, Mayor Eddy Parker, and their grandchildren, from left, Harrison Kinsey, Maxwell Parker, Parker Davis, and Piper Davis. Photo Provided

Jan Parker, second from left, is shown with her husband, Mayor Eddy Parker, and their grandchildren, from left, Harrison Kinsey, Maxwell Parker, Parker Davis, and Piper Davis. Photo Provided

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First Lady of Tecumseh serves home town

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Jan Parker is an Inspiring Woman of many hats, and she has lived most of her life in Tecumseh, dedicating herself to the community.Parker said she was born to Gordon “Rabbit” and Ila Lee Miles White, the youngest of four children.
Suzanne Gilbert, Photo provided

Suzanne Gilbert, Photo provided

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Leading with heart; Inspiring through service

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
“She does not have any quit in her, only ‘What can I do to help you today or any day?’” That is a direct quote from Suzanne Gilbert’s nominator for Inspiring Women in Pottawatomie County. “No matter what is going on in her life, she always makes time for others,” they add.
Charles Sulivant

Charles Sulivant

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Two 25 year sentences for Sulivant

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Shawnee, OK - On Mar. 16, 2026, Charles Sulivant entered a blind plea of guilty to two felony counts of Lewd or Indecent Acts to a Child under 16 in Pottawatomie County case CF24-428.
Tiffany Truelove, Photo provided

Tiffany Truelove, Photo provided

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Truelove empowers others

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
“Tiffany doesn’t seek recognition, but her quiet strength and tireless dedication inspire women every day. She is profoundly deserving to be recognized as an Inspiring Woman in Pottawatomie County,” said a nominator for Tiffany Truelove.
Dr. Sarah Karnish poses with her therapy dog Teddy at Shawnee Pediatric Dentistry. Karnish was nominated as one of Pottawatomie County's Inspiring Women. Photo provided

Dr. Sarah Karnish poses with her therapy dog Teddy at Shawnee Pediatric Dentistry. Karnish was nominated as one of Pottawatomie County's Inspiring Women. Photo provided

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Karnish leads with compassion and heart

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Dr. Sarah Karnish, DDS, MDS, was nominated as one of Pottawatomie County’s “Inspiring Women.”Her nomination began, “Dr. Sarah Karnish is a shining example of what it means to lead with compassion, dedication and heart.
Katie Landes, Photo provided

Katie Landes, Photo provided

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From care to community, Landes inspires

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
“I admire Katie for her excellence, her humility, her caring heart, and her unwavering faithfulness to Jesus and her family. She is, without question, a woman worthy of admiration. She inspires me with her actions,” said a nominator for Katie Landes.
Superintendent Robert Kinsey speaks to the BOCC about the purchase of new iPads and Chromebooks

Superintendent Robert Kinsey speaks to the BOCC about the purchase of new iPads and Chromebooks

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County approves $505K in incentives, tech purchases

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Pottawatomie County Board of Commissioners approved over $500,000 in economic incentives, school technology, and scheduled a county cleanup at its March 17 meeting.After returning from executive session, Commissioners Melissa Dennis (Dist. 1) and Greg Rush (Dist.