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The Tecumseh School Board meeting room at Cross Timbers Elementary drew a crowd of people wanting to voice their opinion concerning the school mascot Monday, Feb. 13. For over an hour during public comments, board members heard from attendees on both sides of the controversy. This was not an agenda item therefore no vote was taken. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

The Tecumseh School Board meeting room at Cross Timbers Elementary drew a crowd of people wanting to voice their opinion concerning the school mascot Monday, Feb. 13. For over an hour during public comments, board members heard from attendees on both sides of the controversy. This was not an agenda item therefore no vote was taken. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Savage mascot stirs strong opinions

Julie Talton
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Sparked from a Facebook post requesting support from the community for Victor Cope’s monthly board meeting pleas to eliminate the Savage name, the February Tecumseh school board meeting was standing room only.
Sergeant Dennis Raines accepts the 2024 Officer of the Year Award from 2023 Officer of the Year Lt. Jason Crouch, third from left, during the 20th Annual “Celebration of Heroes” Shawnee Police Foundation Awards Banquet on Jan. 31. Raines responded to the scene of a stabbing where he applied compression gauze to two wounds until an ambulance arrived. Raines also received a Life Saving Award. Also shown are SPF Chair Melissa Stuteville, far left, and Deputy Chief John Goss. Abigail Ogle was the emcee.

Sergeant Dennis Raines accepts the 2024 Officer of the Year Award from 2023 Officer of the Year Lt. Jason Crouch, third from left, during the 20th Annual “Celebration of Heroes” Shawnee Police Foundation Awards Banquet on Jan. 31. Raines responded to the scene of a stabbing where he applied compression gauze to two wounds until an ambulance arrived. Raines also received a Life Saving Award. Also shown are SPF Chair Melissa Stuteville, far left, and Deputy Chief John Goss. Abigail Ogle was the emcee.

Sgt. Dennis Raines Named Officer of the Year

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
In September 2024, Sergeant Dennis Raines responded to the scene of a stabbing and found the victim lying in a parking lot with two wounds. Raines applied compression gauze and kept pressure on the wounds while talking with the victim to keep him or her conscious.
Seth Barkhimer

Seth Barkhimer

Barkhimer appointed interim Assistant City Manager

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Shawnee, Oklahoma, February 3, 2025 – The City of Shawnee is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Barkhimer as Interim Assistant City Manager.Barkhimer has been an integral part of the City’s leadership team since 2020 when he was hired as the Director of Engineering.

Tecumseh celebrates homecoming

Addy Lack
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Intern The Tecumseh community celebrates the annual Tecumseh High School Wrestling and Basketball Homecoming festivities. This event unites current students, alumni, and families for a week filled with pride and fun.The week’s highlights include the highly anticipated homecoming games.
Addy Lack takes a seat at the media table during the city council meeting on Feb. 3, 2025. Interning with Julie Talton, she is learning the ins and outs of local boards and council reporting. Pictured behind Addy is Linda Farris (Ward One), Sharon Stewart (Ward two) and Mayor Eddy Parker. Look for her own meeting recap in a future issue. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Addy Lack takes a seat at the media table during the city council meeting on Feb. 3, 2025. Interning with Julie Talton, she is learning the ins and outs of local boards and council reporting. Pictured behind Addy is Linda Farris (Ward One), Sharon Stewart (Ward two) and Mayor Eddy Parker. Look for her own meeting recap in a future issue. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Mayor Parker Proclaims April as World Autism Month

Julie Talton
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
At the February Tecumseh City Council meeting, Mayor Eddy Parker proclaimed April as World Autism Month and April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. According to the proclamation, autism affects an estimated 1 in 54 children and 1 in 45 adults.