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Shawnee water rates, garbage rates increase July 1

Bill Rooth
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Shawnee City Council approved increases to water, sewer, and solid waste rates during its March 17 meeting, citing rising operational costs. The council also received a report confirming the Twin Lakes Dam “fair condition rating” which meets current safety standards.
After working hard to douse the fires, a Red Cedar bursts into flames reaching far above the surrounding trees. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

After working hard to douse the fires, a Red Cedar bursts into flames reaching far above the surrounding trees. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Heroes in the flames

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The gale-force winds, combined with the dry vegetation, made for a perfect storm on Friday, Mar. 14.
Eighth grader, Jaydi Peacock, poses with the Tecumseh School Board as they recognize her as a State Powerlifting Champion for Tecumseh Middle School. Adelaide Lack, Intern, Countywide & Sun

Eighth grader, Jaydi Peacock, poses with the Tecumseh School Board as they recognize her as a State Powerlifting Champion for Tecumseh Middle School. Adelaide Lack, Intern, Countywide & Sun

Two School Board Seats Open, Again

Adelaide Lack High School Intern, Tecumseh
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Tecumseh Board of Education March meeting began Thurs., a couple of days late, due to the power outages across the city on Monday. Multiple presentations were made and included High School Wrestling coach, Billy Don Sigman, telling the accomplishments of three seniors.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Thursday, 20th Shawnee Lions Club every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) Poetry Reading - 7 pm, The Lunchbox, 217 E Main. Doors open at 6 pm for ordering drinks and desserts.Legion Karaoke - 6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm -9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.
Photo provided by Seminole State College

Photo provided by Seminole State College

Bice meets with community members at SSC Haney Center

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Bice visited Seminole on Mar. 7 to meet with community leaders in Seminole State College’s Haney Center Board Room. Bice updated the group on activities in Washington, D.C.

Absentee ballot request deadline is March 17

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Voters in Pottawatomie County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 1, County Special Tax Question, Municipal General Election for Town of Pink, City of Maud, Town of Asher, & City of Mcloud, & also Board of Education General Election for Gordon Cooper, Earlsboro, Maud, Shawnee,...
Dr. Joe Taron briefs the board about the visit he and Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey recently made to the Stillwater Ag Program Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

Dr. Joe Taron briefs the board about the visit he and Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey recently made to the Stillwater Ag Program Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

Bethel School Board greenlights land buy

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Bethel School Board voted to purchase 2.62 acres of land for $46,723.90 during its Mar. 10 meeting. This is to expand the campus as part of ongoing development plans, Superintendent Dr. Matt Posey said.The board approved the purchase following an executive session.
Two arrested for fentanyl distribution

Two arrested for fentanyl distribution

Two arrested for fentanyl distribution

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Shawnee, OK – On February 14, 2025, Ashley Grier and D’Shea Moore were formally charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl in Pottawatomie County case CF-2025-59.

Shawnee PD requests assistance

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Shawnee, Oklahoma (March 6, 2025) – The Shawnee Police Department (SPD), along with the District Attorney’s Task Force, is actively investigating the homicide of Brandon Kaseca.