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McLoud City Council Makes Changes To Engineering Contracts

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Project missed deadlines were the main topic of conversation at the special meeting of the McLoud City Council on Thursday, Dec. 5.Mayor Daniel Mc-Clure opened the discussion regarding projects that have been delayed due to missed deadlines from the current engineering group, Parkhill Engineering.
Millie Mullings, age one, is not happy sitting on the Grinch's lap, even with the support of her siblings, Kate Mullings, 3, and Koe Mullings, 5, at Grinchmas in Tecumseh on Dec. 5. Free pictures with the Grinch were offered by the Tecumseh Public Library in the City of Tecumseh Chambers, while Selfies with Santa were available on the auditorium stage. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Millie Mullings, age one, is not happy sitting on the Grinch's lap, even with the support of her siblings, Kate Mullings, 3, and Koe Mullings, 5, at Grinchmas in Tecumseh on Dec. 5. Free pictures with the Grinch were offered by the Tecumseh Public Library in the City of Tecumseh Chambers, while Selfies with Santa were available on the auditorium stage. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

More Than 1,500 Attend Grinchmas Parade And Whoville

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 12, 2024
After skipping the parade and marching band contest last year due to severe weather, the Third Annual Grinchmas event returned with a parade and marching band contest - sort of.
Deadline for Bows of Love Tree Donations is Dec. 17

Deadline for Bows of Love Tree Donations is Dec. 17

Deadline for Bows of Love Tree Donations is Dec. 17

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Tecumseh Police Officers Association Bows of Love Tree continues to grow every Christmas.According to the Countywide & Sun article last year, it had 107 children and 39 families in need of presents. This year, that number has grown to 158 children and 52 families.
Justin Wood, the Tecumseh Public Schools Director of Community Engagement, poses with his father, Freeland Wood, who is the Pottawatomie County Sheriff Elect. F. Wood was a police officer for the City of Shawnee, Shawnee High School and North Rock Creek for 36 and a half years before winning the Sheriff’s election this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Justin Wood, the Tecumseh Public Schools Director of Community Engagement, poses with his father, Freeland Wood, who is the Pottawatomie County Sheriff Elect. F. Wood was a police officer for the City of Shawnee, Shawnee High School and North Rock Creek for 36 and a half years before winning the Sheriff’s election this year. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Wood Hopes To Continue Making A Difference As The New Sheriff

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 12, 2024
On Jan. 6, 2025, there will be a new sheriff in Pottawatomie County.But Freeland Wood is no stranger - especially not to Shawnee. Wood has been in law enforcement for 36-and-a-half years, and he enjoys building positive relationships.
Victor Cope, dressed as Santa Claus this month, made his continuing plea the board to remove the “Savage” name. This month, he read about a dark chapter at Christmastime. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Victor Cope, dressed as Santa Claus this month, made his continuing plea the board to remove the “Savage” name. This month, he read about a dark chapter at Christmastime. Countywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Third Meal Available Soon At TPS

Julie Talton
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Superintendent Kinsey took a proposal before the board to approve a memorandum of understanding with Feed the Kids, Inc., to provide a third-meal option for all students in Tecumseh Public Schools.
J. Cooper, Gary Schutten, and Landon Qualls pose with the Scroll of Honor and the Christmas Tree of Remembrance at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh. Cooper Funeral Home will present “A Christmas Keepsake” program in the chapel for the 33rd year on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 pm. The families of those served by Cooper this year are invited to attend. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

J. Cooper, Gary Schutten, and Landon Qualls pose with the Scroll of Honor and the Christmas Tree of Remembrance at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh. Cooper Funeral Home will present “A Christmas Keepsake” program in the chapel for the 33rd year on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 pm. The families of those served by Cooper this year are invited to attend. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Cooper Funeral Home Hosts 33rd Annual Christmas Keepsake Program

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
For the thirty-third consecutive year, Cooper Funeral Home will present its special memorial program, A Christmas Keepsake. The program will be held at 2 pm Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2024, in the Chapel of Cooper Funeral Home.
Scott Bartley (Ebinezer Scrooge) is frightened when he is visited by Robert Benton (a ghost of Christmas) in Shawnee Little Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” Photo provided by SLT

Scott Bartley (Ebinezer Scrooge) is frightened when he is visited by Robert Benton (a ghost of Christmas) in Shawnee Little Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” Photo provided by SLT

Spirited Version Of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Begins Dec. 6 at SLT

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The holiday season gets a magical start this week when Shawnee Little Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas” begins a 7-performance run December 6 through 14.

Shawnee Educational Foundation Awards $26,000

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Shawnee, OK – November 29, 2024 — Shawnee Public Schools (SPS) educators are celebrating the generosity of the Shawnee Educational Foundation (SEF), which recently awarded over $26,000 in grants to support a variety of creative and impactful educational initiatives.
Shawnee Bridges Announces New Interim Executive Director

Shawnee Bridges Announces New Interim Executive Director

Shawnee Bridges Announces New Interim Executive Director

Emily Rothrock
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Dec. 4, 2024, Shawnee, OK - Shawnee Bridges Out of Poverty welcomes a new interim executive director and three new board members as the nonprofit continues to focus on providing programs dedicated to breaking the cycles of generational poverty.
Randy Gilbert adds turkey to the dinners held by volunteer Vergil Brawner, 14, at the 19th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 28. Brawner's sister, Lyric Brawner, 10, and mother, Maud Police Chief Doneisha Brawner, shown in background, also volunteered. Also shown are Mason Blumenthal, Melissa Hewett and Annie Jo Gilbert. See full cutline below.

Randy Gilbert adds turkey to the dinners held by volunteer Vergil Brawner, 14, at the 19th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 28. Brawner's sister, Lyric Brawner, 10, and mother, Maud Police Chief Doneisha Brawner, shown in background, also volunteered. Also shown are Mason Blumenthal, Melissa Hewett and Annie Jo Gilbert. See full cutline below.

Nearly 1,200 Meals Served At The 19th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Randy Gilbert adds turkey to the dinners held by volunteer Vergil Brawner, 14, at the 19th Annual Tecumseh Family Thanksgiving Dinner, held at Tecumseh City Hall Auditorium on Nov. 28.