People and Places

The largest class in attendance at the Earlsboro Alumni Reunion was 1971. Shown are Georgia (Lee) Herron, Jerry (Shaddox) Jones, Patsy (Stuckey) Snowden, John Melton, Twila (Longhorn) Parker, Connie (Carter) Rawls, Kay (Harp) Hall, and Deborah (Nadeau) Rasure. Photo provided

The largest class in attendance at the Earlsboro Alumni Reunion was 1971. Shown are Georgia (Lee) Herron, Jerry (Shaddox) Jones, Patsy (Stuckey) Snowden, John Melton, Twila (Longhorn) Parker, Connie (Carter) Rawls, Kay (Harp) Hall, and Deborah (Nadeau) Rasure. Photo provided

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Earlsboro Reunion Recap

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The annual Earlsboro Alumni Reunion banquet was held Saturday, June 13, 2026, in the Wes Jeske Auditorium. Earlsboro Days, sponsored by the Town of Earlsboro was held that morning, featuring a car show, silent auction, games, vendors and food trucks on Main Street.
Tatum Roberts shared a photo of him and his horses with the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners. Photo provided

Tatum Roberts shared a photo of him and his horses with the Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners. Photo provided

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IFYR contestant praises all involved in the rodeo

Suzie Campbell Suzie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Pottawatomie County Commissioners Melissa Dennis, Greg Rush, and Abby Thompson received a touching letter in recognition of their continued support for the International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR).
The Countywide & Sun's Natasha Dunagan, Suzie Campbell, and Julie Talton pose in front of the first place In-Depth Reporting page. The team brought home multiple awards in its division at the Oklahoma Press Association's annual Better Newspaper Contest.

The Countywide & Sun's Natasha Dunagan, Suzie Campbell, and Julie Talton pose in front of the first place In-Depth Reporting page. The team brought home multiple awards in its division at the Oklahoma Press Association's annual Better Newspaper Contest.

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Countywide & Sun Earns State Honors

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Oklahoma Press Association held their annual conference June 5 and 6 at the Embassy Suites in Norman, OK. Friday was filled with board meetings, round-table discussions and the highly anticipated “Blooper Reel.
Pottawatomie County Sheriff Freeland Wood decorates the grave of Army Staff Sergeant Robert Sanders, who was in WWII, at Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee on May 23. Wood's son, Justin, and grandson, Everett Wood, 13, also helped to place flags, as they have for a few years, before Memorial Day. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Pottawatomie County Sheriff Freeland Wood decorates the grave of Army Staff Sergeant Robert Sanders, who was in WWII, at Fairview Cemetery in Shawnee on May 23. Wood's son, Justin, and grandson, Everett Wood, 13, also helped to place flags, as they have for a few years, before Memorial Day. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

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Flag tradition continues at Fairview Cemetery

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Wayne and Gloria Trotter

Wayne and Gloria Trotter

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Memories of Gloria Trotter

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
They were true journalists. The paper was a labor of love for them, and you read it in every inch of the paper. - Carla Locke-TollettShe treated me as an equal when few did when I was a 21-year-old running for office. I’m grateful for her and her legacy.
Award Recipient Sue Nelson - Photo provided

Award Recipient Sue Nelson - Photo provided

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Sue Nelson to be honored with Avedis Service Award

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
SHAWNEE, OK – Avedis Foundation is pleased to recognize Sue Nelson as the recipient of the Michelle Briggs "We’re Here for Good" Service Award for her decades-long commitment to serving Pottawatomie County and its surrounding communities.
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ECU to recognize Young as Distinguished Service Honoree

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
East Central University alumnus and Alpha Phi Alpha member, Timmy Young, is set to be honored at ECU’s Evening of Honors and Recognition, May 1 at 6 p.m. in the ECU Foundation Hall, located inside the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center.
State Rep. Dell Kerbs poses with December Nanaeto. Photos provided.

State Rep. Dell Kerbs poses with December Nanaeto. Photos provided.

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Nanaeto serves as page for Rep. Kerbs

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
December Nanaeto, a sophomore at Jim Thorpe Academy, served as a page during the ninth week of the Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She was sponsored by Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee.Nanaeto, of Shawnee, is a 3.
Addison Bristow holds her first place certificate alongside her strawberry patterned ribbon skirt. Photo provided by CPN

Addison Bristow holds her first place certificate alongside her strawberry patterned ribbon skirt. Photo provided by CPN

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CPN Tribal member wins first place in 4-H fabrics contest

Rachel Maker
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information DepartmentCPN Tribal member Addison Bristow won first place in the Pottawatomie County 4-H Fabrics and Fashion Contest for her ribbon skirt. 4-H is a youth development organization focused on hands-on learning.