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Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens poses with re-elected commissioners, Lauren Richter (Ward One) and Daniel Matthews (Ward Six) after their swear-in at the July 20 City Council Meeting. Photo provided.

Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens poses with re-elected commissioners, Lauren Richter (Ward One) and Daniel Matthews (Ward Six) after their swear-in at the July 20 City Council Meeting. Photo provided.

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Shawnee Commissioners address flock cameras

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 23, 2026
At the July Shawnee City Council meeting, Certificates of Election to Ward One Commissioner Daniel Matthews and Ward Six Commissioner Lauren Richter were presented by Mayor Eric Stephens for their renewed four-year terms.
Legacy Parenting Director of Operations Kyia Robison speaks to the County Commissioners about the mission of Legacy Parenting and asks that they be a drop-off site for diaper donations. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Legacy Parenting Director of Operations Kyia Robison speaks to the County Commissioners about the mission of Legacy Parenting and asks that they be a drop-off site for diaper donations. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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County approves technology purchase for Bethel Schools

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners spent more time in executive session than on the other 25 agenda items combined.
Cooper Lincoln of North Rock Creek High School performs as Jack Kelly from Newsies during the Kelli O'Hara Awards on May 29, 2026. As a sophomore, this was Lincoln's second time to compete for the coveted spot at the Jimmy Awards in NYC, and this year, he took home the prize. Photos provided.

Cooper Lincoln of North Rock Creek High School performs as Jack Kelly from Newsies during the Kelli O'Hara Awards on May 29, 2026. As a sophomore, this was Lincoln's second time to compete for the coveted spot at the Jimmy Awards in NYC, and this year, he took home the prize. Photos provided.

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Local Teen Earns Broadway Spotlight

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Cooper Lincoln, 16, will be entering his junior year at North Rock Creek (NRC) High School, where he has attended since pre-k.Growing up, he was encouraged to play sports, but it never really took hold. “I played soccer and T-ball, and I hated it.
Sixty-seven Red Shield Youth Summer Campers, from Salvation Army's Boys & Girls Club, were the guests of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 14. They sat in the VIP section and received popcorn, drinks and rock candy. Salvation Army Captain Thomas Marion said the camp is for those ages 6 to 17 and runs from June 1 - July 30. See full caption below.

Sixty-seven Red Shield Youth Summer Campers, from Salvation Army's Boys & Girls Club, were the guests of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 14. They sat in the VIP section and received popcorn, drinks and rock candy. Salvation Army Captain Thomas Marion said the camp is for those ages 6 to 17 and runs from June 1 - July 30. See full caption below.

Boys & Girls Club Campers visit IFYR

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
Sixty-seven Red Shield Youth Summer Campers, from Salvation Army's Boys & Girls Club, were the guests of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the morning of July 14. They sat in the VIP section and received popcorn, drinks and rock candy.
Bethel High School's Class of 2026 toss their caps after graduating on May 16 in the BHS gym. Bethel graduated 81 seniors this year.

Bethel High School's Class of 2026 toss their caps after graduating on May 16 in the BHS gym. Bethel graduated 81 seniors this year.

Congratulations to Bethel Class of 2026!

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunClick on the Countywide & Sun camera banner ad to see all of our graduation photos! Full caption for Payton Epperley:Bethel Co-Valedictorian Payton Epperley addresses her fellow graduates at Bethel High School's Commencement Exercises on May 16.
McLoud High School 2026 graduates play the "Gotcha" game, as directed by Senior Class President Mayrin Cerda during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena. Cerda told them to look to their neighbor and say, "I'm gonna get you," then try to pull their finger away before their neighbor could grab it.

McLoud High School 2026 graduates play the "Gotcha" game, as directed by Senior Class President Mayrin Cerda during graduation on May 23 at FireLake Arena. Cerda told them to look to their neighbor and say, "I'm gonna get you," then try to pull their finger away before their neighbor could grab it.

Congratulations to McLoud Class of 2026!

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunClick on the Countywide & Sun camera banner ad to see all of our graduation photos!   
The Maud High School Class of 2026 celebrates graduating with confetti canons and tossed caps on May 22 at the Ed Harman Gymnasium. Maud graduated 20 seniors.

The Maud High School Class of 2026 celebrates graduating with confetti canons and tossed caps on May 22 at the Ed Harman Gymnasium. Maud graduated 20 seniors.

Congratulations to Maud Class of 2026!

News Staff
Friday, July 17, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunClick on the Countywide & Sun camera banner ad to see all of our graduation photos!