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Lance Phelps is sworn in to the Ward Five Seat of the Tecumseh School Board at the April 14 meeting by Board President Iva Bingham. Also at the meeting, Seat Four was officially declared vacant. Community members residing within Ward 4 boundaries have been asked to submit applications to temporarily fill that seat. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Lance Phelps is sworn in to the Ward Five Seat of the Tecumseh School Board at the April 14 meeting by Board President Iva Bingham. Also at the meeting, Seat Four was officially declared vacant. Community members residing within Ward 4 boundaries have been asked to submit applications to temporarily fill that seat. Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Lance Phelps takes seat five on Tecumseh School Board

Adelaide Lack, Intern And Julie Talton
Thursday, April 17, 2025
To begin the meeting, Tecumseh Alum, Lance Phelps, was sworn in as the board member for Ward 5. Phelps filed for this seat in December for the term lasting from April 2025 to March 2030.
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Town of Bethel Acres Honors Volunteer FireFighters

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
During the monthly meeting held Apr. 7, 2025, the Town of Bethel Acres honored members of its volunteer fire department for their actions to protect the town and its residents during the wind and firestorm of Friday, Mar. 14.
Landon Sutton lifts his son, Greyson, 3, both of Pink, to see inside a 1952 Chevrolet Rat Rod owned by Monty Prince and his son, Denver Prince, both of Bethel. The Princes also own Red Dirt Metalworks and fabricated parts for the vehicle. They worked on it for about 5 or 6 years, and this was their first car show to present it. Also shown is Richard Rozelle who was enjoying the Bethel Band Boosters Car Show with his great nephew and great-great nephew on April 12. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Landon Sutton lifts his son, Greyson, 3, both of Pink, to see inside a 1952 Chevrolet Rat Rod owned by Monty Prince and his son, Denver Prince, both of Bethel. The Princes also own Red Dirt Metalworks and fabricated parts for the vehicle. They worked on it for about 5 or 6 years, and this was their first car show to present it. Also shown is Richard Rozelle who was enjoying the Bethel Band Boosters Car Show with his great nephew and great-great nephew on April 12. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Bethel Car Show attracts 153 vehicles

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Ninth Annual Bethel Band Boosters Car Show reached new heights this year.The Bethel High School Jazz Band performed that morning. They had a successful season, with Superior ratings at the SWOSU Jazz Festival. The Car Show is a fundraiser for the school band program.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Thursday, 17th Shawnee Lions Club - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) Poetry Reading - 7pm, The Lunchbox, 217 E Main. Doors open at 6 pm for ordering drinks and desserts.Legion Karaoke - 6pm, Pot Luck. 7pm -9pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.