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Nine State FFA Degree Recipients from Tecumseh, NRC

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Last month, the Countywide & Sun introduced five out of the 17 State FFA Degree recipients from Pottawatomie County for 2025. They were Sydne Konkler, Kylie Nunneley, Paityn Seiger, Lilybeth Springer from Bethel, and Gracie Little from McLoud.
On behalf of the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners, Mayor Eric Stephens presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Pleasant Grove Girls Basketball team who won their second consecutive ORES Division III Championship. The Lady Warriors then presented Stephens with a signed jersey. Shawnee High School Girls Swim Team was also recognized for securing their fourth consecutive OSSAA 5A State Championship title. Both teams received a challenge coin from the Mayor. Photo provided by City of Shawnee

On behalf of the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners, Mayor Eric Stephens presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Pleasant Grove Girls Basketball team who won their second consecutive ORES Division III Championship. The Lady Warriors then presented Stephens with a signed jersey. Shawnee High School Girls Swim Team was also recognized for securing their fourth consecutive OSSAA 5A State Championship title. Both teams received a challenge coin from the Mayor. Photo provided by City of Shawnee

Search for Shawnee City Manager Stopped

Bill Rooth Bill@countrywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Shawnee City Commission approved a $733,335 purchase of a rescue pumper truck at their Apr. 21 meeting, a move Fire Chief James Kriwanek called a cost-saving measure.
Seminole State College STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter (left) recently completed the University of Central Oklahoma’s Educator’s Leadership Academy. Dr. Elizabeth Albright (right), Chair of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Langston University and ELA Advisor, presented Carpenter with a certificate of completion. Photo provided by SSC

Seminole State College STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter (left) recently completed the University of Central Oklahoma’s Educator’s Leadership Academy. Dr. Elizabeth Albright (right), Chair of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Langston University and ELA Advisor, presented Carpenter with a certificate of completion. Photo provided by SSC

SSC STEM Division Chair Completes UCO Educator's Leadership Academy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Shawnee High School's Kiley Sartin participated in the Page Program with Rep. Danny Sterling. Sartin is pictured with Sterling and Rep. Nicole Miller. Photo provided

Shawnee High School's Kiley Sartin participated in the Page Program with Rep. Danny Sterling. Sartin is pictured with Sterling and Rep. Nicole Miller. Photo provided

Sartin Participates in Page Program

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Shawnee, OK – April 20, 2025 — Shawnee High School student Kiley Sartin recently participated in the prestigious Page Program at the Oklahoma State Capitol, gaining firsthand experience with state government and the legislative process.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Thursday, 24th Shawnee Lions Club every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) McLoud City Council - 6 pm, City Hall Legion Karaoke - 6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm - 9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.Grief Support Group every Thurs.
Shawnee Martinez poses with her three children, Khia (Colungo) Meeks and Antonio Colungo to the left and Taylor Kinley on the right.

Shawnee Martinez poses with her three children, Khia (Colungo) Meeks and Antonio Colungo to the left and Taylor Kinley on the right.

From Silence to Strength: A Survivor Speaks

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Editor’s Note: Shawnee Kickapoo Martinez has a story to tell. Her only regret is that she didn’t speak her truth sooner. It’s taken her 38 years to be able to talk publicly about her trauma; but she began a journey of healing long before today.
New Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason James speaks with a room full of faculty and staff during the meet-and-greet held after the SPS Board of Education Special Session in which he was hired on April 22. Board President Clif Harden said James will begin consulting on April 24, and his contract will begin on June 2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

New Shawnee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jason James speaks with a room full of faculty and staff during the meet-and-greet held after the SPS Board of Education Special Session in which he was hired on April 22. Board President Clif Harden said James will begin consulting on April 24, and his contract will begin on June 2. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

SPS Board Hires New Superintendent

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
For the Shawnee Public Schools (SPS) Board of Education, the hunt began on Jan. 24 when they approved the “superintendent search” services through the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA).It ended at the April 22 special session meeting after a short executive session.