People and Places

April Grant, Photo provided

April Grant, Photo provided

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April Grant provides a Habitat for Humanity

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 26, 2026
“Her Christian values are evident in what she does, not just what she says,” said the nominator for April Grant. “She’s always there to assist those in need.”Grant is the Director of Community Engagement for Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity.
Jan Parker, second from left, is shown with her husband, Mayor Eddy Parker, and their grandchildren, from left, Harrison Kinsey, Maxwell Parker, Parker Davis, and Piper Davis. Photo Provided

Jan Parker, second from left, is shown with her husband, Mayor Eddy Parker, and their grandchildren, from left, Harrison Kinsey, Maxwell Parker, Parker Davis, and Piper Davis. Photo Provided

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First Lady of Tecumseh serves home town

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Jan Parker is an Inspiring Woman of many hats, and she has lived most of her life in Tecumseh, dedicating herself to the community.Parker said she was born to Gordon “Rabbit” and Ila Lee Miles White, the youngest of four children.
Suzanne Gilbert, Photo provided

Suzanne Gilbert, Photo provided

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Leading with heart; Inspiring through service

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
“She does not have any quit in her, only ‘What can I do to help you today or any day?’” That is a direct quote from Suzanne Gilbert’s nominator for Inspiring Women in Pottawatomie County. “No matter what is going on in her life, she always makes time for others,” they add.
Tiffany Truelove, Photo provided

Tiffany Truelove, Photo provided

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Truelove empowers others

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
“Tiffany doesn’t seek recognition, but her quiet strength and tireless dedication inspire women every day. She is profoundly deserving to be recognized as an Inspiring Woman in Pottawatomie County,” said a nominator for Tiffany Truelove.
Dr. Sarah Karnish poses with her therapy dog Teddy at Shawnee Pediatric Dentistry. Karnish was nominated as one of Pottawatomie County's Inspiring Women. Photo provided

Dr. Sarah Karnish poses with her therapy dog Teddy at Shawnee Pediatric Dentistry. Karnish was nominated as one of Pottawatomie County's Inspiring Women. Photo provided

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Karnish leads with compassion and heart

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Dr. Sarah Karnish, DDS, MDS, was nominated as one of Pottawatomie County’s “Inspiring Women.”Her nomination began, “Dr. Sarah Karnish is a shining example of what it means to lead with compassion, dedication and heart.
Katie Landes, Photo provided

Katie Landes, Photo provided

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From care to community, Landes inspires

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
“I admire Katie for her excellence, her humility, her caring heart, and her unwavering faithfulness to Jesus and her family. She is, without question, a woman worthy of admiration. She inspires me with her actions,” said a nominator for Katie Landes.
Samantha Masquat at Scissortail Counseling Services, her mental health and substance abuse counseling center. Photo provided by CPN

Samantha Masquat at Scissortail Counseling Services, her mental health and substance abuse counseling center. Photo provided by CPN

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CPN Services Changed Foster Child’s Life

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
SHAWNEE, Okla. (March 9, 2026) — For Samantha Masquat, being a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) has positively changed her life in innumerable ways.As a young child, Masquat was made a ward of the state, unable to remain in the care of her parents.