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Shamiel Gary, the speaker for the Avedis Health Week 2025 Spear Series, said that ' there are those people who will put a glass ceiling on your potential. You have to push past that and sometimes you need others to give you that push.' Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Shamiel Gary, the speaker for the Avedis Health Week 2025 Spear Series, said that ' there are those people who will put a glass ceiling on your potential. You have to push past that and sometimes you need others to give you that push.' Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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Shamiel Gary urges crowd to show up fully available

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 19, 2025
“The challenge I have for myself is to live each day fully available, ready to adapt to the ever-changing season. And be purposeful, be mindful, and have a contagious energy that changes someone’s day for the better,” said Shamiel Gary.
Natasha Dunagan poses with her first place Feature Story plaque at the OPA Awards Convention last weekend. 'I love writing feature stories. It is my way of helping get someone's story out to the public. It feeds the kid in me who loved listening to the grownups talk. I've always been curious about life stories.' Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Natasha Dunagan poses with her first place Feature Story plaque at the OPA Awards Convention last weekend. 'I love writing feature stories. It is my way of helping get someone's story out to the public. It feeds the kid in me who loved listening to the grownups talk. I've always been curious about life stories.' Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Countywide & Sun collects 14 OPA awards

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The annual Oklahoma Press Association Convention returned to the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort, June 6-7, and celebrated the best newspaper coverage from across the state with its 2024 Better Newspaper Contest.

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REAL ID Enforcement Begins

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY—Starting tomorrow, travelers nationwide must present a REAL ID-compliant license or another TSA-accepted form of identification to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities, as federal enforcement of the REAL ID Act officially takes effect.
Gideon Morris, aka Dr. Arthropod of Mad Science in OKC, gets help from CPN After-School students Wyatt May and Tenetke Mato in launching a balloon into the air during the 'Artsplosion' show at Tecumseh Public Library on June 5. Morris also demonstrated how science can help to make art with heat-sensitive paper, a UV light pen and other items. Visit the Pioneer Library System website for a complete calendar of events.

Gideon Morris, aka Dr. Arthropod of Mad Science in OKC, gets help from CPN After-School students Wyatt May and Tenetke Mato in launching a balloon into the air during the 'Artsplosion' show at Tecumseh Public Library on June 5. Morris also demonstrated how science can help to make art with heat-sensitive paper, a UV light pen and other items. Visit the Pioneer Library System website for a complete calendar of events.

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Summer Programs Start at Tecumseh Library

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Gideon Morris, aka Dr. Arthropod of Mad Science in OKC, gets help from CPN After-School students Wyatt May and Tenetke Mato in launching a balloon into the air during the 'Artsplosion' show at Tecumseh Public Library on June 5.
Ricochet is scheduled to perform Aug. 9 at the annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival. To see a full schedule of events visit firelakeballoonfest.com. Photo provided by CPN

Ricochet is scheduled to perform Aug. 9 at the annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival. To see a full schedule of events visit firelakeballoonfest.com. Photo provided by CPN

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Ricochet to headline Fireflight Balloon Fest

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. (June 9, 2025) — Oklahoma country music band Ricochet will headline the annual Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival on Saturday, Aug. 9.
SSC Board of Regents member Bryan Cain (left) was recognized for his service to the College at the meeting on June 9. Following the meeting, President Lana Reynolds (right) presented him with a plaque and gavel, commemorating his time at the College. Photo provided by SSC

SSC Board of Regents member Bryan Cain (left) was recognized for his service to the College at the meeting on June 9. Following the meeting, President Lana Reynolds (right) presented him with a plaque and gavel, commemorating his time at the College. Photo provided by SSC

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SSC Board of Regents Approves FY26 Budget

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
At their meeting on June 9, the Seminole State College Board of Regents approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2026.President Lana Reynolds began the meeting with an update on campus activities and personnel additions.

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Bethel approves trips, contracts, hires

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Bethel School Board, during its June 9, 2025, meeting, approved FFA fundraising events and several service contracts for the 2025-26 school year.The FFA will sell meat items from Aug. 25 to Sept. 8, 2025, to fund upcoming events, conventions, and conferences.