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Academic Excellence and Leadership Shine in Tecumseh’s Class of 2025

News Staff
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Valedictorian Dalton Lewelling is the son of Leslie Merritt.He has been a member of the Savage Pride Band for four years and has been a part of the THS internship program.Earning a 4.29 GPA, Lewelling has worked hard to be an excellent student while also being a talented musician.He has received...
A covered wagon and a carriage from Crossroads Cowboy Church in Harrah make their way east on Broadway Ave. during the McLoud Blackberry Festival Parade on June 21. There were 75-80 entries in the parade, said Melanie Krause with the McLoud Chamber of Commerce.

A covered wagon and a carriage from Crossroads Cowboy Church in Harrah make their way east on Broadway Ave. during the McLoud Blackberry Festival Parade on June 21. There were 75-80 entries in the parade, said Melanie Krause with the McLoud Chamber of Commerce.

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Crowds Celebrate McLoud’s Anniversary and Blackberry Festival

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 26, 2025
On June 20-21, McLoud celebrated its 130th anniversary and the estimated 83rd anniversary of the McLoud Blackberry Festival, said Melanie Krause, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce.This year, the parade route stayed the same through downtown Mc-Loud, but the rest of the festival was...

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County Tackles Bids, Budget Items, Rodeo Support

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Pottawatomie County Commissioners approved multiple bids for materials and hauling services, along with several contracts and agreements, during their June 24 meeting.The Commissioners reviewed bids in a public session, awarding the majority to the lowest bidders, with priority given to locally...
"Hooplahoma" Chelsea Parks, of the Inspyral Circus, balances on a ball and juggles hoops at the Tecumseh Public Library on June 12. Parks demonstrated her circus skills and taught a crowd of children.

"Hooplahoma" Chelsea Parks, of the Inspyral Circus, balances on a ball and juggles hoops at the Tecumseh Public Library on June 12. Parks demonstrated her circus skills and taught a crowd of children.

Tecumseh Library Hosts Inspyral Circus

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
A 1930 Ford Model A, owned by Joe Scheidt, stands out at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.

A 1930 Ford Model A, owned by Joe Scheidt, stands out at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.

Over 100 automobiles line the streets for the Downtown car show

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
After the rains cleared on Saturday, June 14, nearly 100 registered vehicles—and about 20 more unregistered—filled the stretch of Main between Beard Street and Kickapoo Avenue for the annual Downtown Auto Body at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee. The following is a list of the winners: Why Not?

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MGMoA to Host Interest Meeting About SWAN™ Retreat

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Thursday, June 19, 2025
(SHAWNEE, Okla.) – The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art invites the public to an interest meeting on June 19 at 5:45 p.m. at the Museum, 1900 West MacArthur Street in Shawnee, to learn more about the upcoming SWAN™ Retreat.
Candidate for Governor Charles McCall addressed the crowd at the Legislative Luncheon held June 13 at the Citizen Potawatomi Nations Cultural Heritage Museum. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

Candidate for Governor Charles McCall addressed the crowd at the Legislative Luncheon held June 13 at the Citizen Potawatomi Nations Cultural Heritage Museum. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun

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McCall Talks Infrastructure, Education, and Trust in Government

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 19, 2025
After joining the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce and Shawnee Forward members for a legislative luncheon, former Speaker of the House and current candidate for Governor Charles McCall stopped by the Countywide & Sun for a visit.McCall is a fifth-generation Oklahoman.