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Mayor Eric Stephens passed out challenge coins to the middle school representatives of Shawnee who will be traveling to Nikaho, Japan for the Sister Cities Program. See full cutline after the story.

Mayor Eric Stephens passed out challenge coins to the middle school representatives of Shawnee who will be traveling to Nikaho, Japan for the Sister Cities Program. See full cutline after the story.

Sister Cities Delegation Recognized, Shawnee Forward Contract Fails in Split Vote

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The May Shawnee City Council meeting started off with an introduction of the Shawnee 2026 student/teacher delegation for the Sister Cities exchange trip to Nikaho, Japan.
Gloria Trotter and Suzie Campbell pose at the 2015 Oklahoma Press Association Conference held at the Sheraton Hotel in Oklahoma City. Photo provided

Gloria Trotter and Suzie Campbell pose at the 2015 Oklahoma Press Association Conference held at the Sheraton Hotel in Oklahoma City. Photo provided

One interview, countless memories

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Before diving into this story, I should say that I know I am breaking the rules by writing this in the first person. I apologize, Gloria.But sometimes rules are made to be broken.

Shawnee Celebrates New MRI Technology

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
SHAWNEE, Okla. – SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee has expanded its imaging services with the recent installation of a new MRI system, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving the overall patient experience.
Tecumseh High School Band Director, John Outon poses with Drum Major Cheyanna Dietz at the last band concert of their high school careers on May 4, 2026. Photo provided

Tecumseh High School Band Director, John Outon poses with Drum Major Cheyanna Dietz at the last band concert of their high school careers on May 4, 2026. Photo provided

John Outon has left the building

Cheyanna Dietz Ths Intern
Thursday, May 14, 2026
John Outon has been the band director at Tecumseh High School for 26 years.Throughout that time, he has taught many students and fostered their minds by teaching them love for music.He is truly the teacher parents hope their students will have.
Fisher Childers, 12, shoots hoops at a wall of inflatable nets, as his friends, Owen Van Antwerp, 12, and Oaklen Danker, 11, all of North Rock Creek, look on during the Thunder UP Tour at KidSpace Park on April 30. There were several opportunities to play basketball during the well-attended event. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun, unless otherwise noted.

Fisher Childers, 12, shoots hoops at a wall of inflatable nets, as his friends, Owen Van Antwerp, 12, and Oaklen Danker, 11, all of North Rock Creek, look on during the Thunder UP Tour at KidSpace Park on April 30. There were several opportunities to play basketball during the well-attended event. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun, unless otherwise noted.

Shawnee Parks & Rec Center News

Amy Riggins
Thursday, May 14, 2026
KidSpace Park played host to the OKC Thunder organization April 30 for their rescheduled Thunder UP Tour. A very large crowd came out to show their support for the Thunder and enjoyed an exciting mobile fan experience!
A fire broke out at Jordan Contractor's mechanic barn in downtown Tecumseh on May 6. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

A fire broke out at Jordan Contractor's mechanic barn in downtown Tecumseh on May 6. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh Fire Chief speaks about downtown fire

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The fire that sent black smoke billowing from the Jordan Contractors, Inc., mechanic shop, at the corner of Maple and 4th streets in downtown Tecumseh on May 6, is still under investigation by the Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner and State Fire Marshal, according to Tecumseh Fire Chief Rhett Banks.
THS Senior Blake Wright addressed the Tecumseh School Board regarding permission to wear honor cords at graduation. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

THS Senior Blake Wright addressed the Tecumseh School Board regarding permission to wear honor cords at graduation. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Students spoke; the board listened

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The May Tecumseh School Board meeting opened with a Student Showcase. The Barnard Elementary Science Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Math (STREAM) Team Students brought their dioramas and presented them to the board.