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Macomb Superintendent Matt Riggs cuts the ribbon for the new Macomb Elementary School playground on Feb. 6. Applauding are, from left, Chris Johnston of Great Plains Kubota in Shawnee; State Representative Danny Sterling; Pottawatomie County Dist. 2 Commissioner Greg Rush; and Julie McCormick of Gordon Cooper Technology Center. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Macomb Superintendent Matt Riggs cuts the ribbon for the new Macomb Elementary School playground on Feb. 6. Applauding are, from left, Chris Johnston of Great Plains Kubota in Shawnee; State Representative Danny Sterling; Pottawatomie County Dist. 2 Commissioner Greg Rush; and Julie McCormick of Gordon Cooper Technology Center. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

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Macomb cuts ribbon on new playground

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The students in Macomb’s 21st CCLC (Century Community Learning Centers) After School and Summer Program got an extra recess on Feb. 6.The community was invited to help celebrate the grand opening of a new playground at Macomb Elementary School, along with their annual Kindness Dinner.
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.

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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.

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Registration for Tecumseh Chamber Auction ends Today

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Today (Feb. 6) is the last day to register for the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce “A Night in Tuscany” Annual Auction. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort Ballroom, beginning at 6 pm.

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February is Career & Technical Education Month, Let’s celebrate

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Governor Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed February Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, spotlighting the critical role the CareerTech system plays in preparing students for high-demand careers and driving Oklahoma’s workforce development.

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3rd Annual Economic Development Summer, “We Build Together”

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
SHAWNEE, OK – January 28, 2025 - Shawnee Forward is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Economic Development Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, February 27th, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center. This year’s theme, “We Build.Together.
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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.

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County approves rifle purchases and summit sponsorship

Bill Rooth
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
During the Feb. 4 meeting, the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners approved $37,787 for the purchase of new rifles, sights, and slings for the Sheriff’s Office. The purchase includes 30 Colt Commando 11.

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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.