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Dayton Forsythe (front, center, black jacket) is joined by OU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser and members of the OU team, Saturday, Feb. 22. During halftime of the Dale districts game, Forsythe was honored with the retirement of his number. See the story and additional photos on page B1. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dayton Forsythe (front, center, black jacket) is joined by OU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser and members of the OU team, Saturday, Feb. 22. During halftime of the Dale districts game, Forsythe was honored with the retirement of his number. See the story and additional photos on page B1. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dayton Forsythe's Dale Number Retired

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Did you know a gathering of turkeys is called a rafter? This rafter of toms was recently shared with us. We also received a photo of hundreds of hens in the same vicinity. Turkey season doesn’t start until Apr. 16. Countywide & Sun/Patti Poteete

Did you know a gathering of turkeys is called a rafter? This rafter of toms was recently shared with us. We also received a photo of hundreds of hens in the same vicinity. Turkey season doesn’t start until Apr. 16. Countywide & Sun/Patti Poteete

A Rafter of Turkeys

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Countyline

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Thursday, 20thSHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) POETRY READING - 7 pm, The Lunchbox, 217 E Main: cowboy poet, brought up in Pott. County --Jon Callahan. Self-described as being a former drinker with a writing problem; followed by open mic.
Kennedy Barrett, APRN joins SSM Health Medical Group as a certified nurse practitioner. She provides obstetric and gynecologic care in the Shawnee area. Photo provided

Kennedy Barrett, APRN joins SSM Health Medical Group as a certified nurse practitioner. She provides obstetric and gynecologic care in the Shawnee area. Photo provided

SSM Health hires Kennedy Barrett, APRN

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome Kennedy Barrett, APRN, an advanced practice registered nurse, to its obstetrics and gynecology clinic. Barrett’s experience includes four years as a labor and delivery registered nurse.Barrett was raised in Hinton.
Sheriff Freeland Wood addressed the County Commissioners regarding changes in the Sheriff ’s Office, during the meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 18. Countywide & Sun/Bill Rooth

Sheriff Freeland Wood addressed the County Commissioners regarding changes in the Sheriff ’s Office, during the meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 18. Countywide & Sun/Bill Rooth

Sheriff discusses new vehicles, programs, policies, and protocols with Commissioners

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
During the Feb. 18 Pottawatomie County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Freeland Wood and Sheriff ’s Deputy, Capt. Jared Strain presented information about new protocols, training, and a maintenance plan to help extend the life of current and future department vehicles.

PCDA Board approves sponsorship donation for PCJLS

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
At the Feb. 13 meeting of the Pottawatomie County Development Authority (PCDA), it was reported by Wes Watkins Project Manager Steve Shultz that he is working to get authorization from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to restore 150 acres to how it looked 100 years ago.
Michelle Briggs

Michelle Briggs

Avedis accepting “We’re Here For Good” service award nominations

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
(Shawnee, OK) — Avedis Foundation has announced a call for nominations for the Michelle Briggs “We’re Here for Good” Service Award, created as an annual recognition of an individual who has provided exemplary service to the community. Nominations are to be accepted through March 15.