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Callie and Grace Loman of Bethel show their Santa Gertrudis heifers during the Pottawatomie County Free Fair Beef Show on Sept. 5. Callie's heifer was champion in Class 4, and Grace's heifer was reserve.

Callie and Grace Loman of Bethel show their Santa Gertrudis heifers during the Pottawatomie County Free Fair Beef Show on Sept. 5. Callie's heifer was champion in Class 4, and Grace's heifer was reserve.

Pottawatomie County Free Fair Fun

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Legacy Parenting Executive Director Lacey Holt informs Commissioners about Diaper Awareness week and the upcoming Trivia and Tapas fundraising event during the County Commissioners Board Meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Legacy Parenting Executive Director Lacey Holt informs Commissioners about Diaper Awareness week and the upcoming Trivia and Tapas fundraising event during the County Commissioners Board Meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

County donates law enforcement gear, discusses attorney’s tort claim

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office has donated equipment to several neighboring law enforcement agencies. The Pottawatomie County District Attorney’s Office received four guns, while the McLoud Police Department was given a set of spike strips.
Earlsboro High School student Steven Winn gets high fives from school staff members Chris McKinney and Amanda Elmore after joining the Amistad House during the Sorting Ceremony on Sept. 2. In the past, Earlsboro held a sorting ceremony for the elementary students, but this year, it includes all of their students and follows the Ron Clark Academy. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Earlsboro High School student Steven Winn gets high fives from school staff members Chris McKinney and Amanda Elmore after joining the Amistad House during the Sorting Ceremony on Sept. 2. In the past, Earlsboro held a sorting ceremony for the elementary students, but this year, it includes all of their students and follows the Ron Clark Academy. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Earlsboro students are sorted into Ron Clark Academy houses

Nasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, September 11, 2025
In Jan. 2024, Earlsboro Elementary School first adopted a positive behavior intervention program using Project RESPECT grant funds through the Oklahoma State Department of Education, according to an article in The Countywide & Sun.
Maud 1988 graduate Brad Hawkins is the new superintendent for Maud Public Schools. Hawkins has been a coach, teacher and elementary principal. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Maud 1988 graduate Brad Hawkins is the new superintendent for Maud Public Schools. Hawkins has been a coach, teacher and elementary principal. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

New Maud Superintendent is 1988 Alum

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Laurence Bradley “Brad” Hawkins graduated from Maud High School in 1988, and he has now returned to serve as Maud Public School’s superintendent.When asked how his alma mater has changed since then, Hawkins said it hasn’t changed a lot, except for lower enrollment, which stands at about 215.
Attorney General Candidate Jon Echols poses for a photo with Pottawatomie County Sheriff Freeland Wood after a visit to The Farmer's Daughter Market in Tecumseh. Photo provided

Attorney General Candidate Jon Echols poses for a photo with Pottawatomie County Sheriff Freeland Wood after a visit to The Farmer's Daughter Market in Tecumseh. Photo provided

Q&A with Attorney General Candidate Jon Echols

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Jon Echols, a fifth-generation Oklahoman and former House District 90 representative, is running for Attorney General on a platform of transparency, accountability, and support for law enforcement.Echols, a lifelong Oklahoman, is married with three children.
Oklahoma Film & Music Office Outreach and Production Manager, Yousef Kazemi passed out packets to the Tecumseh City Council explaining the Oklahoma Film and Music Incentive Program. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Oklahoma Film & Music Office Outreach and Production Manager, Yousef Kazemi passed out packets to the Tecumseh City Council explaining the Oklahoma Film and Music Incentive Program. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Oklahoma Film visits with Tecumseh Council

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
During the public comments portion of the Tecumseh City Council’s September meeting, Yousef Kazemi introduced himself to the council as the Oklahoma Film and Music Office Outreach and Production Manager.
Cyndi Hanft pushes her 4-year-old twin grandchildren, Jaxson and Willow Gaines during OBU Fan Day at KidSpace Park on Aug. 30. _e temperature was almost 20 degrees cooler than last year's event and the turnout was great. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Cyndi Hanft pushes her 4-year-old twin grandchildren, Jaxson and Willow Gaines during OBU Fan Day at KidSpace Park on Aug. 30. _e temperature was almost 20 degrees cooler than last year's event and the turnout was great. Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

OBU Fan Day at KidSpace Park

News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
McLoud City Manager Cody Roe and Deputy Clerk Monica Poindexter recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Aug. 28 McLoud City Council meeting. The pledge was led by special guest, 9-year-old Magnolia McClure (Mayor McClure's daughter). Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

McLoud City Manager Cody Roe and Deputy Clerk Monica Poindexter recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the Aug. 28 McLoud City Council meeting. The pledge was led by special guest, 9-year-old Magnolia McClure (Mayor McClure's daughter). Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Free pet tags available courtesy of the McLoud Library

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The McLoud City council approved waiving the $5 dog tag fees for two months. Lisa Lempges with the McLoud Public Library spoke to the board and offered to pass out the pet registration forms to help encourage citizens to turn them in during this fee-free time period.
The Hope House dining area offers a cozy place to gather. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

The Hope House dining area offers a cozy place to gather. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Youth & Family Resource Center

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Youth and Family Resource Center (YFRC) held an open house on Aug. 29 for the public to tour the facility and see the wonderful services they offer the community.
Sen. James Lankford sits down with community leaders to hear their concerns and answer questions. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Sen. James Lankford sits down with community leaders to hear their concerns and answer questions. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Lankford Highlights Key Wins in Sweeping Federal Legislation

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
U.S. Sen. James Lankford told local business and community leaders last week that while much of the political debate in Washington has been focused on “one big, beautiful bill,” many of its provisions directly affect families, businesses, and communities across the state.