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THS Alumni Association now has Venmo!

THS Alumni Association now has Venmo!

THS Alumni Association now has Venmo!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Thursday, 27th 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. 7pm - 9 pm, Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.Friday, 28th Community Dinner — 6-8 pm, Revive Free Will Baptist Church, 121 N.
Citizens of McLoud held a debate between the candidates for the McLoud City Council Ward 4 seat on Tuesday, Mar. 25 at the First Baptist Church in McLoud. Pictured from left is candidates Thomas (Tom) Morris and Roger White. Benny Milam (far right) moderated the debate. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Citizens of McLoud held a debate between the candidates for the McLoud City Council Ward 4 seat on Tuesday, Mar. 25 at the First Baptist Church in McLoud. Pictured from left is candidates Thomas (Tom) Morris and Roger White. Benny Milam (far right) moderated the debate. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

April 1 Election Nears: McLoud Ward 4 Candidates Face Off

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter reminds voters that the polls will be open Tuesday, April 1, from 7 am to 7 pm for the special county tax question and municipal and primary board of education elections.
A new Oklahoma Literary Sites Register plaque for the late author Tony Hillerman is unveiled during a dedication ceremony at Shawnee Public Library on March 15 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth year. Shown, from left, are Anne Hillerman, author and daughter of Hillerman; Lisa Wells, Pioneer Library Systems Director; Mary Sims, Shawnee library branch manager; Dr. Bill Hagen, Emeritus Professor of English at OBU; and, Angie Lewis, President of Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma.

A new Oklahoma Literary Sites Register plaque for the late author Tony Hillerman is unveiled during a dedication ceremony at Shawnee Public Library on March 15 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth year. Shown, from left, are Anne Hillerman, author and daughter of Hillerman; Lisa Wells, Pioneer Library Systems Director; Mary Sims, Shawnee library branch manager; Dr. Bill Hagen, Emeritus Professor of English at OBU; and, Angie Lewis, President of Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma.

Anne Hillerman speaks for Oklahoma Literary Site Plaque Dedication at Shawnee Library

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Shawnee Public Library is now an Oklahoma Literary Site, through the Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma (FOLIO). After a plaque dedication ceremony on Mar. 15, it will always be linked to the memory of author Tony Hillerman.

County approves Sheriff's surplus sale

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office sold 11 surplus vehicles for $34,700 through Brown and Sons Auctions, Capt. Jared Strand reported at the county commission meeting on Mar. 18. The vehicles, in varying conditions, were reviewed and approved for sale by the commission.