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Lisa Vernon selects a Bouguereau study of "Breton Brother and Sister" painted by Charles Spillers of Tecumseh during the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art "Off the Wall" event on April 25. Spillers donated three Bouguereau study paintings and two pencil drawings of an elephant and a hawk. According to Director Dane Pollei, 60 artists donated 129 works of art to the 16th annual fundraiser. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Lisa Vernon selects a Bouguereau study of "Breton Brother and Sister" painted by Charles Spillers of Tecumseh during the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art "Off the Wall" event on April 25. Spillers donated three Bouguereau study paintings and two pencil drawings of an elephant and a hawk. According to Director Dane Pollei, 60 artists donated 129 works of art to the 16th annual fundraiser. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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“Off the Wall” Features 60 Artists

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art (MGMOA) was the place to find that perfect piece of art for your home decor on the evening of Friday, April 25.The 16th Annual “Off the Wall” fund-raiser was at capacity in the temporary gallery with 89 advanced tickets sold, plus many more sold at the door.Even with...
Frankie Lewis, 3, of Macomb plays the Rainbow Chimes on the Pioneer Library System Music Trail. Tecumseh Public Library had a ribbon cutting on April 25 for six new instruments, located along the northern trail of Slick Humphrey Park. Lewis's mother, Abigail Lewis, said her and her four children come to the park all the time. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Frankie Lewis, 3, of Macomb plays the Rainbow Chimes on the Pioneer Library System Music Trail. Tecumseh Public Library had a ribbon cutting on April 25 for six new instruments, located along the northern trail of Slick Humphrey Park. Lewis's mother, Abigail Lewis, said her and her four children come to the park all the time. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Library Music Trail Offers Six New Instruments

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
While walking at Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh, don’t be surprised if you hear music.

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Community Calendar

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Thursday, 1st Career Fair - 9 am -3 pm, Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Shawnee Campus, open to students and public.Shawnee Lions Club - every Thurs. (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) Grief Support Group - every Thurs. 6:30, Non-Denominational/Open to Public, held at Redeemer...
A group of Tecumseh Museum volunteers and visitors sit in the Glenn Dale Carter room for conversation during the museum's 30th anniversary on April 19. Shown, clockwise from front left, are Jan Parker, Shannon Garrison, Ann McDonald, Jane Fleming and Ruth Beasley. The museum plans to host tours for Tecumseh fifth-graders this week. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

A group of Tecumseh Museum volunteers and visitors sit in the Glenn Dale Carter room for conversation during the museum's 30th anniversary on April 19. Shown, clockwise from front left, are Jan Parker, Shannon Garrison, Ann McDonald, Jane Fleming and Ruth Beasley. The museum plans to host tours for Tecumseh fifth-graders this week. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh Museum Celebrates 30 Years

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Thursday, April 24, 2025
On behalf of the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners, Mayor Eric Stephens presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Pleasant Grove Girls Basketball team who won their second consecutive ORES Division III Championship. The Lady Warriors then presented Stephens with a signed jersey. Shawnee High School Girls Swim Team was also recognized for securing their fourth consecutive OSSAA 5A State Championship title. Both teams received a challenge coin from the Mayor. Photo provided by City of Shawnee

On behalf of the Shawnee Board of City Commissioners, Mayor Eric Stephens presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Pleasant Grove Girls Basketball team who won their second consecutive ORES Division III Championship. The Lady Warriors then presented Stephens with a signed jersey. Shawnee High School Girls Swim Team was also recognized for securing their fourth consecutive OSSAA 5A State Championship title. Both teams received a challenge coin from the Mayor. Photo provided by City of Shawnee

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Search for Shawnee City Manager Stopped

Bill Rooth Bill@countrywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Shawnee City Commission approved a $733,335 purchase of a rescue pumper truck at their Apr. 21 meeting, a move Fire Chief James Kriwanek called a cost-saving measure.
Seminole State College STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter (left) recently completed the University of Central Oklahoma’s Educator’s Leadership Academy. Dr. Elizabeth Albright (right), Chair of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Langston University and ELA Advisor, presented Carpenter with a certificate of completion. Photo provided by SSC

Seminole State College STEM Division Chair Emily Carpenter (left) recently completed the University of Central Oklahoma’s Educator’s Leadership Academy. Dr. Elizabeth Albright (right), Chair of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Langston University and ELA Advisor, presented Carpenter with a certificate of completion. Photo provided by SSC

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SSC STEM Division Chair Completes UCO Educator's Leadership Academy

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Shawnee High School's Kiley Sartin participated in the Page Program with Rep. Danny Sterling. Sartin is pictured with Sterling and Rep. Nicole Miller. Photo provided

Shawnee High School's Kiley Sartin participated in the Page Program with Rep. Danny Sterling. Sartin is pictured with Sterling and Rep. Nicole Miller. Photo provided

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Sartin Participates in Page Program

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Shawnee, OK – April 20, 2025 — Shawnee High School student Kiley Sartin recently participated in the prestigious Page Program at the Oklahoma State Capitol, gaining firsthand experience with state government and the legislative process.Kiley served as a page for Representative Danny Sterling of...
Child Abuse Prevention Walk

Child Abuse Prevention Walk

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CPN hosts 6th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Walk

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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, 165 people participated in the Child Abuse Prevention Walk at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) Festival Grounds on April 18.