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Code Enforcement Officer, James Smith, discusses safety concerns of a property on the agenda to be demolished. By Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Code Enforcement Officer, James Smith, discusses safety concerns of a property on the agenda to be demolished. By Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

House Set For Demolition

Adelaide Lack Intern, Tecumseh High School
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
During the regular monthly Tecumseh City Council meeting on Mar. 3, the Tecumseh City Council approved the demolition of the home located at 110 North 11th Street.Code Enforcement Officer James Smith said the house has been vacant for over five years, and the owners are deceased.
Dale Superintendent Will Jones opens the presentation regarding the recent implementation of the Centegix Crisis Alert system. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Dale Superintendent Will Jones opens the presentation regarding the recent implementation of the Centegix Crisis Alert system. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Dale, first to launch Centegix

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
It is the first school in Oklahoma to implement the Centegix Crisis Alert System. The system does not rely on the internet, but it does provide staff and administration the ability to instantly request help when needed.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Thursday, 6th Shawnee Lions Club – every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) Eastern Star — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge. Spinning Spools Quilt Guild – 7 pm, Senior Center at 400 N. Bell. Legion Karaoke – 6 pm, Pot Luck. 7 pm -9 pm Karaoke, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.
Shawnee third-grader Ben Wilson recites and performs the motions to the Horace Mann Elementary Mission Statement, with the help of Principal Christi Lovelady, during the March 3 Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education meeting. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Shawnee third-grader Ben Wilson recites and performs the motions to the Horace Mann Elementary Mission Statement, with the help of Principal Christi Lovelady, during the March 3 Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education meeting. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

SPS Teachers of the Year Introduced

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Site Teachers of the Year were recognized at the Mar. 3 Shawnee Public Schools Board of Education meeting.
Tecumseh seniors Lane Steward and Austin Ramsey signed letters of intent on Feb. 25 for livestock judging at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami. They are shown with NEO Livestock Judging Coach Mattie Haynes, center, THS Livestock Judging Coach Corey Pell and FFA Advisor Dodge Nichols. Pell said they have only had two other students to sign for livestock judging two years ago. "They have certainly put in the work to do it," said Pell of Steward and Ramsey. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh seniors Lane Steward and Austin Ramsey signed letters of intent on Feb. 25 for livestock judging at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami. They are shown with NEO Livestock Judging Coach Mattie Haynes, center, THS Livestock Judging Coach Corey Pell and FFA Advisor Dodge Nichols. Pell said they have only had two other students to sign for livestock judging two years ago. "They have certainly put in the work to do it," said Pell of Steward and Ramsey. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Steward, Ramsey sign with NEO for livestock judging

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland recently attended the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico. Photo provided

Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland recently attended the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico. Photo provided

Tecumseh Teen Participates In 4-H Leadership Conference

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland of Tecumseh recently returned from the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico.But it turned out to be a completely different trip from what was planned.“This year’s trip had 34 Oklahoma delegates and four adult chaperones.

Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Thursday, 27thSHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) MCLOUD CITY COUNCIL - 6 pm, City Hall LEGION KARAOKE - 7 pm -9 pm, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.Friday, 28thCOMMUNITY DINNER — 6-8 pm, Revive Free Will Baptist Church, 121 N.
SHS Principal Named 2025 School Administrator Award Winner

SHS Principal Named 2025 School Administrator Award Winner

SHS Principal Named 2025 School Administrator Award Winner

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Matt Johnson, Principal at Shawnee High School, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Oklahoma School Library (OKSL) School Administrator Award.
Taycie Baker- Bethel 4-H. Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer. Photo courtesy of Delia Crawford

Taycie Baker- Bethel 4-H. Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer. Photo courtesy of Delia Crawford

Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Results

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 27, 2025
This year’s Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show (PCJLS) Premium Auction raised approximately $300,000 “with all monies going to the exhibitors,” said Suzanne Gilbert.The below freezing temps throughout the week did not stop kids from across the county from entering the show ring.