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Pictured from left are J. Shawn Spencer, attorney; Bradley C. West, managing partner; and Terry W. West, founder. Photo provided

Pictured from left are J. Shawn Spencer, attorney; Bradley C. West, managing partner; and Terry W. West, founder. Photo provided

The West Law Firm Named 2022 Best Law Firm In America

News Staff
Friday, November 19, 2021
The West Law Firm of Shawnee has once again been named to the “Best Law Firms in America®” list by U.S. News & World Report -- Best Lawyers® in their 2022 edition.
OG&E Continues To Strengthen Its Infrastructure

OG&E Continues To Strengthen Its Infrastructure

OG&E Continues To Strengthen Its Infrastructure

News Staff
Friday, November 19, 2021
Since the historic October 2020 ice storm impacted central Oklahoma, OG&E has been strengthening electric infrastructure throughout its service area, which includes 267 cities and towns across Oklahoma as well as the Ft. Smith area in Arkansas.

Tecumseh STEAM Center Will Soon Have A Drone Program

Suzie Campbell
Friday, November 19, 2021
Tecumseh Public Schools STEAM Center will soon have ten drones added to the list of opportunities available to students at the center. The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the request presented by Tecumseh Superintendent Robert Kinsey.
Bethel Upper Elementary students and one Lower Elementary Student serenaded the crowd with a couple of songs before the Nov. 8 meeting of the Bethel School Board. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

Bethel Upper Elementary students and one Lower Elementary Student serenaded the crowd with a couple of songs before the Nov. 8 meeting of the Bethel School Board. Countywide & Sun/ Suzie Campbell

P.J. Gibson Accepts Appointment To Bethel School Board

Suzie Campbell
Friday, November 19, 2021
The Bethel Board of Education appointed P.J. Gibson to fill the vacant seat at the meeting held Nov. 8. Gibson and his wife Jennifer are graduates of Harrah High School. The couple moved to Bethel in 2013. Gibson began working for OG&E in 2004. He is now foreman for the underground department.
SMS Students Learn About The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

SMS Students Learn About The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

SMS Students Learn About The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Natasha Dunagan
Friday, November 19, 2021
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., turned 100 years old on Veterans Day. And to mark the day, there were 40 Shawnee Middle School students in attendance during the Shawnee Veterans Day Program, held at Woodland Veterans Park on Nov. 11.
Korean Veteran Was Chosin Few

Korean Veteran Was Chosin Few

Korean Veteran Was Chosin Few

News Staff
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Marine Corp PFC Thomas Smith was born in Caruthersville, MO, during the Great Depression. One of six children, he joined the Marines six days after his 17th birthday to give his mother “one less mouth to feed” and to help her financially. After joining in St.
Memories Of Adventures At Sea

Memories Of Adventures At Sea

Memories Of Adventures At Sea

News Staff
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Snodgrass points out four generations of uniformed portraits.  “This is my dad. This is me. These are my kids. These are my grandkids,” he said.