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Cooper Lincoln was a finalist for Outstanding Actor at the 2025 Kelli O'Hara Awards on May 30. He performed a piece as 'Aldopho' from North Rock Creek's fall musical masterpiece, Drowsy Chaperone. The audience LOVED it! Photo Provided by Ashley Sunderland Photography; OKC Broadway

Cooper Lincoln was a finalist for Outstanding Actor at the 2025 Kelli O'Hara Awards on May 30. He performed a piece as 'Aldopho' from North Rock Creek's fall musical masterpiece, Drowsy Chaperone. The audience LOVED it! Photo Provided by Ashley Sunderland Photography; OKC Broadway

North Rock Creek on Broadway

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
North Rock Creek was recently invited to participate in the Kelli O’Hara Awards Ceremony held at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City on May 30th. This special event is named after the critically acclaimed, Tony Awarded, Broadway Actress and Tulsa, Oklahoma native, Kelli O’Hara.
Sylwia Partyka, Director of Development at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, poses with Tanner Duff, 8, of Bethel during the Art Mania event held on Tuesday. The Bob Ross-themed event was free, full of 'happy trees' and open to all ages! Photo provided

Sylwia Partyka, Director of Development at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, poses with Tanner Duff, 8, of Bethel during the Art Mania event held on Tuesday. The Bob Ross-themed event was free, full of 'happy trees' and open to all ages! Photo provided

MGMOA Hosts Bob Ross Event

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Regional Transit Planning Targets Long-Term Solutions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Central Oklahoma Regional Transportation Organization (CORTPO) is an organization that identifies local transportation needs, conducts planning, assists local governments, and supports the statewide transportation planning process in rural areas of the State.
Will Merrick, Development Officer, with Pioneer Library System Foundation speaks with the Tecumseh City Council alongside Beth Lyle, Tecumseh Library Branch Manager, about applying for a TSET Legacy Grant. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Will Merrick, Development Officer, with Pioneer Library System Foundation speaks with the Tecumseh City Council alongside Beth Lyle, Tecumseh Library Branch Manager, about applying for a TSET Legacy Grant. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

New library possible, pending grant approval

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Pioneer Library Systems Board Members alongside Tecumseh Branch Manager, Beth Lyle, spoke to the Tecumseh City Council in a special meeting held on June 5th.
Dale Yerigan Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

Dale Yerigan Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

County, IPRA Team Up for Youth Rodeo

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Pottawatomie County Commission will partner with the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) to host the 35th International Finals Youth Rodeo from July 6-11, Commissioner Melissa Dennis announced at a June 10 meeting.
A member of the Shawnee Tractor Club waves to a young boy during the McLoud Blackberry Festival Parade on July 13, 2024. There were 75 entries in the parade. File photo

A member of the Shawnee Tractor Club waves to a young boy during the McLoud Blackberry Festival Parade on July 13, 2024. There were 75 entries in the parade. File photo

Celebrate Oklahoma’s Longest-Running Food Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
McLOUD, OK, May 31, 2025 – The 2025 McLoud Blackberry Festival begins at 5 pm on Friday, June 20th, and runs all day Saturday, June 21. The festival is held in a new area of McLoud Veterans Memorial Park on 8th Street in McLoud, Oklahoma - just east of OKC.
Stacey Bateman-Woods, Attorney for the Pottawatomie County Commissioners, addresses the SCCDA Board regarding the contract to transfer IFYR intellectual property to the County. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Stacey Bateman-Woods, Attorney for the Pottawatomie County Commissioners, addresses the SCCDA Board regarding the contract to transfer IFYR intellectual property to the County. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Trust Board Finalizes IFYR Name Transfer to County

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
During the special meeting held May, 29, the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority approved the transfer of the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) intellectual property, again, to Pottawatomie County with a 5-1 vote. Morris voted No.In Nov.
Brock Ulm addressed the council regarding the rezoning of his property on 13th street. The city approved his request. Julie Talton. Countywide & Sun

Brock Ulm addressed the council regarding the rezoning of his property on 13th street. The city approved his request. Julie Talton. Countywide & Sun

Audit positive as Council tackles roads, budget, safety

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The June Tecumseh City Council meeting started off with a presentation of the 2024 Fiscal Year Audit by Eric Russell, CPA. After the lengthy summary, all was stated to be in order and looking good. Russell commended city clerk, Cathy Condit on her well kept bookkeeping.
Members of the McLoud Police Department addressed the McLoud City Council regarding the 'vote of no confidence' conducted by the FOP. Sgt. Michael O'Leary read a statement urging the Council to stop the disruptions being made by the FOP and let Chief (Kyle) Webb do his job. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Members of the McLoud Police Department addressed the McLoud City Council regarding the 'vote of no confidence' conducted by the FOP. Sgt. Michael O'Leary read a statement urging the Council to stop the disruptions being made by the FOP and let Chief (Kyle) Webb do his job. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

McLoud Council Reviews Audit, Closes Investigation Into Police Chief

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The annual audit report was presented to the Board of the McLoud City Council on Thursday, May 22. The Council was told there were no internal control problems and no compliance issues found.The Council did not enter into the executive session on the agenda in regard to Police Chief Kyle Webb.