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Maud Superintendent Brad Hawkins addressed the Pottawatomie County Commissioners, requesting a new mower and new engine for grounds maintenance in the district. Hawkins said he was from the Maud/Ada area and returned home July 1 after accepting the position of Superintendent. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Maud Superintendent Brad Hawkins addressed the Pottawatomie County Commissioners, requesting a new mower and new engine for grounds maintenance in the district. Hawkins said he was from the Maud/Ada area and returned home July 1 after accepting the position of Superintendent. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

County Buys Equipment

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Multiple equipment purchases were approved during the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12.Maud Public Schools' new Superintendent, Brad Hawkins, requested the use of education sales tax monies for the purchase of a new mower and a new engine.
Miss Oklahoma Tessa Dorrell shows a picture of her blue pageant dress to three six-year-olds - Sarah Sprague of Tecumseh, Kenya Lightsey of Shawnee and Sibyl Hays of McLoud - during story time on July 29. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Miss Oklahoma Tessa Dorrell shows a picture of her blue pageant dress to three six-year-olds - Sarah Sprague of Tecumseh, Kenya Lightsey of Shawnee and Sibyl Hays of McLoud - during story time on July 29. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Miss Oklahoma Reads for Story time at Shawnee Library

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Two former co-workers with very different jobs now led to Miss Oklahoma Tessa Dorrell reading to children during the afternoon storytime at Shawnee Public Library on July 29.
Pictured are The Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty Board of Directors, including Emily Rothrock, Interim Executive Director, Patty Sue Wagstaff, Board President, and Tracy Meeuwsen, Senior Program Director- Data Analyst Avedis Foundation Photo Provided

Pictured are The Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty Board of Directors, including Emily Rothrock, Interim Executive Director, Patty Sue Wagstaff, Board President, and Tracy Meeuwsen, Senior Program Director- Data Analyst Avedis Foundation Photo Provided

Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty Receives Avedis Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Last week, the Avedis Foundation awarded a $20,000 Grant to Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty to Support Getting Ahead Cohorts.
Sport Clips hair stylist Nicole Lawless talks with Keanu Christensen, 4, of Shawnee, before shaving his sideburns during the Second Annual Hug-a-thon, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Aug. 2. Also giving free haircuts were stylists Brittany Burden and Libertee Desordi. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Sport Clips hair stylist Nicole Lawless talks with Keanu Christensen, 4, of Shawnee, before shaving his sideburns during the Second Annual Hug-a-thon, held at Woodland Veterans Park in Shawnee on Aug. 2. Also giving free haircuts were stylists Brittany Burden and Libertee Desordi. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Pott. County Giving Project and Dunbar Heights Community Group Join Forces for Hug-a-thon

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
The Second Annual Hug-a-thon tripled in size this year, and it was due in part to a collaboration between the Pottawatomie County Giving Project (PCGP) and the Dunbar Heights Community Group (DHCG). Last year, the PCGP had 187 backpacks to give away.
Professor Bucket, aka Joe Coover, with Funky Monkey Magic demonstrates how to make large bubbles, with the help of guar gum and spraying mist in the air, during the 'Bubble Party' at Tecumseh Public Library on July 31. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Professor Bucket, aka Joe Coover, with Funky Monkey Magic demonstrates how to make large bubbles, with the help of guar gum and spraying mist in the air, during the 'Bubble Party' at Tecumseh Public Library on July 31. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Library Friends

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Love your library? Become a Friend!Friends of the Library Tecumseh (FOL) is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting our local library through fundraising, advocacy, and community events. From helping fund children’s programs to purchasing new books and tech, FOL makes a lasting impact.
Photo Provided Dr. Mike Dominguez, Shawnee Public Schools Assistant Superintendent.

Photo Provided Dr. Mike Dominguez, Shawnee Public Schools Assistant Superintendent.

Shawnee hires new assistant superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Shawnee, OK – August 4, 2025 — Shawnee Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Mike Dominguez as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent. His hiring was formally approved during the Shawnee Board of Education meeting held on August 4, 2025.Dr.