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Family members of the late Air Force veteran Tom Combs traveled from Nebraska, Missouri, Altus and Moore for the rededication ceremony of the bingo hall at American Legion Post #16 in Shawnee on March 29. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Family members of the late Air Force veteran Tom Combs traveled from Nebraska, Missouri, Altus and Moore for the rededication ceremony of the bingo hall at American Legion Post #16 in Shawnee on March 29. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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American Legion Post #16 Rededicates Bingo Hall

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Shawnee American Legion Post #16 reopened six months ago - since it was renovated after the 2023 tornado - but something was missing.Post Commander Keith DiPatri and Adjutant Richard Filbert paused Bingo Night on March 29 to unveil that missing piece and rededicate the bingo hall to the late...
Kaleb Smith, ProActive Security presents security information to the County Commissioners. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

Kaleb Smith, ProActive Security presents security information to the County Commissioners. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

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County approves purchase of Finley Cleaners property

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Pottawatomie County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase the former Finley’s Cleaners property at 15 East 10th Street in Shawnee for $290,000, though no plans for its use were disclosed.
Shawnee appoints McLain as Deputy Fire Chief

Shawnee appoints McLain as Deputy Fire Chief

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Shawnee appoints McLain as Deputy Fire Chief

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Shawnee, Oklahoma, March 26, 2025 - The City of Shawnee Fire Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark McLain as the new Deputy Fire Chief.McLain has dedicated 14 years to the fire service, most recently as the Training Chief for the City of Shawnee Fire Department.
Staff from Community Renewal and Avedis Foundation together with Jill Spencer, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Dr. Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Brandon Dyer, Executive Director Community Renewal, and Dr. Steve Trotter, Board Member Avedis Foundation, pose for a photo as they are presented a check for $500,000 for 2025. Photo provided by Avedis Foundation

Staff from Community Renewal and Avedis Foundation together with Jill Spencer, Board Chair Avedis Foundation, Dr. Kathy Laster, President & CEO Avedis Foundation, Brandon Dyer, Executive Director Community Renewal, and Dr. Steve Trotter, Board Member Avedis Foundation, pose for a photo as they are presented a check for $500,000 for 2025. Photo provided by Avedis Foundation

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Avedis awards $500,000 grant to Community Renewal

News Staff
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
On Friday, Mar. 26, 2025, Avedis Foundation presented a grant check in the amount of $500,000 to Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County.
Tecumseh High School Achieves Runner-Up Title in Seminole State Interscholastic Meet

Tecumseh High School Achieves Runner-Up Title in Seminole State Interscholastic Meet

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Tecumseh High School Achieves Runner-Up Title in Seminole State Interscholastic Meet

Adelaide Lack Tecumseh High School Intern
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Twenty THS students competed in the Seminole State College 52nd Annual Interscholastic Meet on Thursday, Mar. 27th.Tecumseh High School is the runner-up Division 1 champion of the Seminole State College Interscholastic Meet, right behind Morris High School.
Tecumseh Police Chief JR Kidney voices support for McLoud Police Chief Kyle Webb at the Mar. 27 McLoud City Council meeting. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

Tecumseh Police Chief JR Kidney voices support for McLoud Police Chief Kyle Webb at the Mar. 27 McLoud City Council meeting. Bill Rooth, Countywide & Sun

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Police Chief investigation dominates McLoud meeting

Bill Rooth Bill@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
A standing-room-only crowd of over 70 people packed the McLoud City Council Chambers for the Mar. 27, 2025, meeting to voice opinions regarding the potential discipline or termination of Police Chief Kyle Webb, who is currently under investigation and on administrative leave.Webb, celebrated for...