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Dr. Phil Berkenbile presents award to Randy Gilbert at the Career Tech Hall of Fame event held Oct. 3. Photo provided

Dr. Phil Berkenbile presents award to Randy Gilbert at the Career Tech Hall of Fame event held Oct. 3. Photo provided

Gilbert Inducted Into Career Tech Hall Of Fame

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Oklahoma Career Tech Foundation honored outstanding Oklahomans for their exemplary achievement, leadership, and service in the field of career and technology education. One of those inducted on Oct. 3 was Pottawatomie County’s own Randy Gilbert.Below is information printed in the program.

Pottawatomie County Courthouse Closed Friday, Oct. 11

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Pottawatomie County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, Oct. 11, due to a power shut-off during the next phase of the installation of an updated HVAC system. It will be closed Monday, Oct. 14 in observance of the holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Bridget Saunders, right, wipes away a tear as her daughter Ashton Stiles tells about her experiences trying to escape from a violent man at the Project: SAFE 16th Annual Honey Do Auction on Oct. 3. Project: SAFE helped 1,984 clients in 2023, 86 percent of which were women. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Bridget Saunders, right, wipes away a tear as her daughter Ashton Stiles tells about her experiences trying to escape from a violent man at the Project: SAFE 16th Annual Honey Do Auction on Oct. 3. Project: SAFE helped 1,984 clients in 2023, 86 percent of which were women. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Project: SAFE’s Annual Honey Do Auction Raises $165,000

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 10, 2024
On Oct. 3, the 16th Annual Project: SAFE Honey Do Auction brought the community together to raise funds for the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking/ harassment, physical assault, and sexual assault.In 2023, Project: SAFE served 1,984 clients, with 86 percent of them being women.
Daniel McClure speaks to the council about his desire to fill the position of City Attorney. Counywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Daniel McClure speaks to the council about his desire to fill the position of City Attorney. Counywide & Sun/Julie Talton

Council Reviews City Attorney Candidates After Warwick’s Death

Julie Talton
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Discussion on hiring a City Attorney to fill the big shoes left after the passing of Mike Warwick last month was a high priority on Monday, Oct.7th, at the Tecumseh City Council Meeting. Two candidates threw their hats in at the opportunity.
Members of the 3F Cattle Company team participate in the Wild Cow Milking division of the Tecumseh Round-Up Club Rodeo on Sept. 28 after the Frontier Days festival.. Five other ranches or cattle companies also competed in roping events at the rodeo. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Members of the 3F Cattle Company team participate in the Wild Cow Milking division of the Tecumseh Round-Up Club Rodeo on Sept. 28 after the Frontier Days festival.. Five other ranches or cattle companies also competed in roping events at the rodeo. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Tecumseh Round-Up Club Holds Rodeo During Festival

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024

Sample Ballots Available for November 5 General Election

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Sample ballots are now available for the Nov. 5 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma. gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Pottawatomie County Election Board during normal business hours.

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News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Oct. 3-10, 2024Thursday, 3rdSHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) HONEY DO AUCTION - Oct 3, 5:30 Grand Casino, Shawnee. Presented by Project SAFE. Tickets available at projectsafeok.com EASTERN STAR — 7:30 pm, Tecumseh Masonic Lodge.
Jalee Meyers was crowned Miss Frontier Days and received a $500 scholarship check from the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce, presented by the pageant’s premiere sponsor Tecumseh Public Schools on Sept. 28. Shown, from left, are Meyers, 2023 Miss Frontier Days Aleigha McCullough, and TPS Superintendent Robert Kinsey. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Jalee Meyers was crowned Miss Frontier Days and received a $500 scholarship check from the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce, presented by the pageant’s premiere sponsor Tecumseh Public Schools on Sept. 28. Shown, from left, are Meyers, 2023 Miss Frontier Days Aleigha McCullough, and TPS Superintendent Robert Kinsey. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

First Miss Frontier Days Scholarship Goes to Jalee Meyers

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Tecumseh’s Frontier Days 2024 was full of activity, as it is every year.On Sept. 26, the Gospel Sing was held at Slick Humphrey Park and featured the band “Under the Name of Christ,” led by Lonnie Crouch of Tecumseh.