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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Thursday 13th Shawnee Lions Club- every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) PCDA 17508 Bethel Road — 4:30 pm. Masons — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. Pott. County GOP - 7 pm, Pottawatomie County Museum, 207 N Minnesota, Shawnee Legion Karaoke - 6 pm, Pot Luck.
Rose Rock Community Engagement Coordinator April Grant and Restore Director and Client Solutions Manager Kendra Martin request County funds to purchase a box truck. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

Rose Rock Community Engagement Coordinator April Grant and Restore Director and Client Solutions Manager Kendra Martin request County funds to purchase a box truck. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

IFYR update becomes heated discussion

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A heated debate over the International Youth Finals Rodeo (IFYR) erupted between Shawnee Civic & Cultural Development Authority, (SCCDA) committee member Rob Morris and Commissioner Melissa Dennis during the Pottawatomie County Commission meeting on Mar. 11.

Avedis Foundation hosts local clergy appreciation dinner

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The foundation’s annual Clergy Appreciation event featured a keynote address by Dr. Mark Dance.(Shawnee, OK) — Avedis Foundation welcomed local clergy and their guests for the Foundation’s annual Clergy Appreciation event on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Students and instructors of the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Aviation program check out the recently purchased Bell TH-57 helicopter. Photo provided by GCTC

Students and instructors of the Gordon Cooper Technology Center Aviation program check out the recently purchased Bell TH-57 helicopter. Photo provided by GCTC

GCTC acquires Bell Helicopter from Federal Surplus

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Gordon Cooper Technology Center has acquired a Bell TH-57 helicopter through the Federal Surplus Program, facilitated by Barry Bornemann of OMES/Federal Surplus.
McLoud Mayor Daniel McClure presents Mayoral Citation to McLoud High School Student Eric Brown. Photo courtesy of Monica Poindexter

McLoud Mayor Daniel McClure presents Mayoral Citation to McLoud High School Student Eric Brown. Photo courtesy of Monica Poindexter

McLoud Police Department Highlighted at Meeting

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The McLoud Police Department took center stage at the Feb. 27 meeting of the McLoud City Council. McLoud Police Chief Kyle Webb was presented with the small agency accreditation certificate.
Tyler Harrison and Mrs. Debbie show off their Howl Heart Awards. Photo provided by SPS

Tyler Harrison and Mrs. Debbie show off their Howl Heart Awards. Photo provided by SPS

Kind words, helping hands recognized by students

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Shawnee, OK — February 12, 2025 — At Sequoyah Elementary, the impact of a helping hand, a kind word, or a steady presence is being recognized in a special way.
Faith Sly, from Athletico, demonstrates a physical therapy technique called “cupping,” on Tecumseh High School Student Intern, Laycee Thoma, during the carreer fair held at Tecumseh High School on Feb. 25. Adelaide Lack, Intern, Countywide & Sun

Faith Sly, from Athletico, demonstrates a physical therapy technique called “cupping,” on Tecumseh High School Student Intern, Laycee Thoma, during the carreer fair held at Tecumseh High School on Feb. 25. Adelaide Lack, Intern, Countywide & Sun

THS hosts annual Career Fair

Adelaide Lack Intern, Tecumseh High School
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
On Feb., 25 Tecumseh High School conducted their annual “Career Fair” for the Junior class. Professionals from varying careers spoke to the Class of 2026 about personal experiences in multiple career fields.