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My Final Bow

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

I have been privileged with sharing what is going on in Pottawatomie County for the past nine months, but it is now coming to an end. Interning at the Countywide & Sun opened my eyes to the community around me that I had never been super involved in before.

Tecumseh High School senior Shane Blankenship speaks about interning at the Countywide & Sun newspaper this semester, on May 14. Blankenship plans to attend Northern OK College: Stillwater and Oklahoma State University to pursue a career in sports broadcasting. Also shown is Internship Director Justin Wood, who is operating the slide show. Wood said THS had 60 interns at 30 different sites for the 2025-26 school year, and 11 of them gave presentations about their experiences that morning. By Natasha Dunagan

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THS Internship comes to a close

Shane Blankenship, Ths Intern

Thursday, May 21, 2026

For the second semester of my senior year, I interned here at Countywide and Sun for my last class of the day, Monday through Wednesday, every week for about eighteen weeks. During my time, I learned more and more about writing every day.

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State Rep. Danny Williams

Thursday, May 14, 2026

As we close out the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature, the House officially adopted a resolution to Sine Die on Thursday, May 14.

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U.s. Rep. Stephanie Bice

Thursday, May 14, 2026

This week is National Police Week, a time to honor the brave men and women in law enforce - ment who work every day to keep our communi - ties safe. Across Oklahoma and the nation, o$ - cers put their lives on the line to protect families, uphold the rule of law, and serve others.

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State Sen. Grant Green Senate District 28

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act is now headed to the governor's desk. I was proud to serve as the Senate author of this bipartisan legislation, which passed both chambers unanimously.

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A legacy of strength and faith

Patti Poteete

Thursday, May 14, 2026

I love my mother-in-law. She's a petite woman with a heart as vast as Utah - her home - and more energy than most people half her age. That's likely why she's lived to a happy 94 years old. Her doctors are baed by her vitality, often asking what she does differently from others her age.

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U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice

Thursday, May 7, 2026

This week is National Small Business Week, a time to recognize how important entrepreneurs are to our communities.

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State Rep. Danny Williams

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Week 13 of session has carried a strong sense of momentum as we move into the month of May. At this point in the legislative process, the pace is steady, and the work is meaningful.

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