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Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland recently attended the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico. Photo provided

Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland recently attended the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico. Photo provided

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Tecumseh Teen Participates In 4-H Leadership Conference

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland of Tecumseh recently returned from the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico.But it turned out to be a completely different trip from what was planned.“This year’s trip had 34 Oklahoma delegates and four adult chaperones.

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Countyline

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Thursday, 27thSHAWNEE LIONS CLUB - every Thursday (noon) at Santa Fe Cattle Company (Shawnee Mall) MCLOUD CITY COUNCIL - 6 pm, City Hall LEGION KARAOKE - 7 pm -9 pm, 201 E. Park, Tecumseh. $5.Friday, 28thCOMMUNITY DINNER — 6-8 pm, Revive Free Will Baptist Church, 121 N. Rangeline, TecumsehSaturday,...
SHS Principal Named 2025 School Administrator Award Winner

SHS Principal Named 2025 School Administrator Award Winner

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SHS Principal Named 2025 School Administrator Award Winner

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Matt Johnson, Principal at Shawnee High School, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Oklahoma School Library (OKSL) School Administrator Award.
Eight local FFA members receive Gordon Richards Sr. Awards

Eight local FFA members receive Gordon Richards Sr. Awards

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Eight local FFA members receive Gordon Richards Sr. Awards

Mike Mccormick Lincoln County News
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Eight young men and women are this year’s recipients of the Gordon Richards, Sr. Achievement Award sponsored by Tim and Jamie Barrick and Gordon Richards, Jr.This is the 80th year for the award that was originated in 1946 by the late Gordon Richards, Sr., and the late Otto Krause.This year, only...
Taycie Baker- Bethel 4-H. Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer. Photo courtesy of Delia Crawford

Taycie Baker- Bethel 4-H. Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer. Photo courtesy of Delia Crawford

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Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show Results

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 27, 2025
This year’s Pottawatomie County Junior Livestock Show (PCJLS) Premium Auction raised approximately $300,000 “with all monies going to the exhibitors,” said Suzanne Gilbert.The below freezing temps throughout the week did not stop kids from across the county from entering the show ring.

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SCCDA board member Morris voices concerns

Bill Rooth And Suzie Campbell
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Rob Morris addressed Commissioners Greg Rush and Abby Thompson during the Feb. 25 meeting to say that the Shawnee Civic and Cultural Development Authority, (SCCDA, aka Expo Trust), is not able to dissolve until it satisfies an outstanding charge.“ Wes till have $90,000 to pay for last year’s...
Dayton Forsythe (front, center, black jacket) is joined by OU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser and members of the OU team, Saturday, Feb. 22. During halftime of the Dale districts game, Forsythe was honored with the retirement of his number. See the story and additional photos on page B1. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Dayton Forsythe (front, center, black jacket) is joined by OU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Porter Moser and members of the OU team, Saturday, Feb. 22. During halftime of the Dale districts game, Forsythe was honored with the retirement of his number. See the story and additional photos on page B1. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

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Dayton Forsythe's Dale Number Retired

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Did you know a gathering of turkeys is called a rafter? This rafter of toms was recently shared with us. We also received a photo of hundreds of hens in the same vicinity. Turkey season doesn’t start until Apr. 16. Countywide & Sun/Patti Poteete

Did you know a gathering of turkeys is called a rafter? This rafter of toms was recently shared with us. We also received a photo of hundreds of hens in the same vicinity. Turkey season doesn’t start until Apr. 16. Countywide & Sun/Patti Poteete

A Rafter of Turkeys

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rebecca and Tim Brown check sections of the stained-glass window for accuracy before mounting. Photos by Stephanie with Fritz Frameables, LLC

Rebecca and Tim Brown check sections of the stained-glass window for accuracy before mounting. Photos by Stephanie with Fritz Frameables, LLC

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New stained-glass window at Emmanuel Episcopal

Contributing Writers: Fr. Tom Dahlman And Tim Brown
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Known for well over a dozen stained-glass windows dating back over 116 years when the current church was built, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, at Broadway and Highland, added another piece of religious art January 15, 2025.When designing a new wing to the church in 2018, planners left space for a large...

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Frank Byers sentenced to life in prison

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Shawnee, Jan. 31, 2025 – On November 7, 2023, Frank Byers was charged by Pottawatomie County District Attorney Adam Panter with one count of Murder in the First Degree.