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Tecumseh Approves Emergency Purchase Of Digger Truck

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 8, 2024
For the most part, the monthly Tecumseh City Council meeting was business as usual. However, the advertisement for bids for an Electric Department Digger truck to set utility poles was changed to an emergency basis, and the staff was authorized to negotiate a purchase not to exceed $275,000.
Mackey Keener

Mackey Keener

West Seikel Sidewalk, 8th Street Project Moving Forward

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 8, 2024
A single bid was received for the West Seikel Boulevard Crossing project. The bid was accepted and awarded, but the funding cap for the project was set at $100,000. However, with the creek crossing, City Manager Cody Roe stated they were not going to be able to complete the entire project.
Shawnee Ward 2 Candidates Answer Citizen Questions At PAVE Forum

Shawnee Ward 2 Candidates Answer Citizen Questions At PAVE Forum

Shawnee Ward 2 Candidates Answer Citizen Questions At PAVE Forum

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Candidates for the Shawnee City Commission Ward 2 race gathered at City Hall for a candidate forum hosted by PAVE Monday, Aug. 5. The deciding votes will be counted Aug. 27 to decide which candidate - Sydney Davidson or Greta Madsen - will win the vote of the people.
Local students participate in High School Visit Day at Seminole State College ( SSC) on Nov. 8, 2023. Enrollment is presently open for prospective students looking to enroll concurrently at SSC. Photo provided by SSC

Local students participate in High School Visit Day at Seminole State College ( SSC) on Nov. 8, 2023. Enrollment is presently open for prospective students looking to enroll concurrently at SSC. Photo provided by SSC

Concurrent Enrollment at SSC Helps Students Earn College Credits

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
There is still time for high school juniors and seniors to enroll in concurrent classes at Seminole State College before the fall semester begins on Aug. 19, with late enrollment open until Aug. 23. Concurrent enrollment helps students earn college credit hours before their high school graduation.
Brooksville Sign Dedication

Brooksville Sign Dedication

Brooksville Sign Dedication

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
A new sign now welcomes folks to Brooksville. Members of the community attended the dedication of a new sign and flag pole Saturday morning, Aug. 3, at 8 am. The Dist. 2 Commissioner Greg Rush, also attended. Photo courtesy of Greg Rush

Shawnee Awarded Grant For The Fight Against Opioids

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Shawnee, Oklahoma, August 1, 2024 – The City of Shawnee is grateful for the recently awarded Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board grant that will fund a City initiative aimed at addressing the opioid crisis within our community.
Wanette Public Schools new Superintendent Scott Douthit addresses the Pottawatomie County Commission meeting Tuesday, Aug. 6. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

Wanette Public Schools new Superintendent Scott Douthit addresses the Pottawatomie County Commission meeting Tuesday, Aug. 6. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell

County Approves Purchase Of New Buses For Wanette

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Wanette Schools is getting two new— used, but new to them—school buses. The new Superintendent, Scott Douthit, presented the request to the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday.Douthit said the school has not had a school bus for at least three years, maybe four.
NIcholas Kosemund is shown here using a boom mic to slide his cinema camera in this action shot for his Oklahoma Art Institute film short over the summer. Photo Provided.

NIcholas Kosemund is shown here using a boom mic to slide his cinema camera in this action shot for his Oklahoma Art Institute film short over the summer. Photo Provided.

Quartz Mountain Offers Unique Opportunity To NRC Student

Julie Talton
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Over the summer, North Rock Creek Senior, Nicholas Kosemund was able to attend the prestigious Oklahoma Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain in Lone Wolf, Ok.
Candidates For Shawnee Mayor Face Off At PAVE Forum

Candidates For Shawnee Mayor Face Off At PAVE Forum

Candidates For Shawnee Mayor Face Off At PAVE Forum

Suzie Campbell
Thursday, August 8, 2024
For the second week in a row, local candidates, citizens and members of PAVE gathered at Shawnee’s City Hall for a candidate forum. This week’s forum was for the Shawnee Mayor race and Ward 2 Shawnee City Commission.
Shawnee Public Schools Executive Director of Operations Ron Stearns gives a presentation on the progress of tornado recovery projects to the Shawnee Board of Education on Aug. 5. He said they will have the new digital scoreboard installed at Jim Thorpe Stadium on Aug. 22, and they will have as much done on the stadium as possible before the first football game on Sept. 13. The press box may not be done by then, but there will be a rendering of it on display. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Public Schools Executive Director of Operations Ron Stearns gives a presentation on the progress of tornado recovery projects to the Shawnee Board of Education on Aug. 5. He said they will have the new digital scoreboard installed at Jim Thorpe Stadium on Aug. 22, and they will have as much done on the stadium as possible before the first football game on Sept. 13. The press box may not be done by then, but there will be a rendering of it on display. Countywide & Sun/ Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Football to Play at Jim Thorpe Stadium

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The first Shawnee Board of Education meeting of the new school year had much to cover on Aug. 5, including presentations from three people.But first, Dr. Aaron Espolt gave his Superintendent’s Report.