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SSM Health Welcomes Theodore Ruff, MD

SSM Health Welcomes Theodore Ruff, MD

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SSM Health Welcomes Theodore Ruff, MD

News Staff
Thursday, February 10, 2022
SSM Health Medical Group is pleased to welcome Theodore Ruff, M.D, as he expands his practice. Ruff specializes in general surgery, caring for patients at both SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee and SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest. Ruff has been with SSM Health St.
Countywide & Sun journalist Kendra Johnson stands in a tethered hot-air balloon, while talking with the balloon’s pilot and taking pictures, during the FireLake FireFlight Balloon Festival last year. Photo provided by Ronald Johnson.

Countywide & Sun journalist Kendra Johnson stands in a tethered hot-air balloon, while talking with the balloon’s pilot and taking pictures, during the FireLake FireFlight Balloon Festival last year. Photo provided by Ronald Johnson.

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Kendra Johnson, Reporter Of Many Talents

Meet The Crew
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Countywide & Sun journalist Kendra Johnson, of Shawnee, has loved storytelling for as long as she can remember, ever since she and her three siblings would make up stories and act them out.
Natasha Dunagan interviews Skip Myers, for her feature article about his father TSgt. Verdun C. Myers’s induction into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame. Photo Provided.

Natasha Dunagan interviews Skip Myers, for her feature article about his father TSgt. Verdun C. Myers’s induction into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame. Photo Provided.

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MEET the CREW

Kendra Johnson
Friday, January 28, 2022
Natasha “Tasha” Dunagan’s quiet smile often is the first to greet visitors walking into the Countywide & Sun news office—when it’s not hidden behind a camera lens, that is.
Shawnee Assistant City Manager Jacob Foos stands in his office by a shelf of mementos from other cities where he’s worked. Foos moved to Shawnee and started his current job in Sept. 2021. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Shawnee Assistant City Manager Jacob Foos stands in his office by a shelf of mementos from other cities where he’s worked. Foos moved to Shawnee and started his current job in Sept. 2021. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Jacob Foos Puts Down Roots, Enjoys Making A Difference

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Shawnee Assistant City Manager Jacob Foos accepted his job in Sept. 2021, and he is “putting down roots.” Last year, Foos bought a house and moved from Eufaula where he was City Manager for three years.
Radio station trio Annika Stevens, Alicja Carter and Madison Auld are the singing trademark of station KAWL in SLT’s “It’s A Wonderful Life: A KAWL Radio Play”. Photo provided

Radio station trio Annika Stevens, Alicja Carter and Madison Auld are the singing trademark of station KAWL in SLT’s “It’s A Wonderful Life: A KAWL Radio Play”. Photo provided

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SLT’s Dec. 11

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Shawnee Little Theatre’s holiday stage offering takes audiences back to the simpler days of 1947. A struggling Los Angeles radio station, KAWL, is putting on a live radio version of the Christmasthemed movie “It’s A Wonderful Life”.
Deadline Approaching For Michelle Briggs Service Award

Deadline Approaching For Michelle Briggs Service Award

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Deadline Approaching For Michelle Briggs Service Award

News Staff
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Nominations for Avedis Foundation’s inaugural “Michelle Briggs ‘We’re Here for Good’ Service Award,” will be accepted from the public until December 31.
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The Corner

News Staff
Saturday, November 20, 2021
The Corner, at 124 N. Broadway in Tecumseh, is shown from above during their Grand Open-ing on Nov. 15. Toys, baby items, and flip-flop shoes are offered upstairs at The Corner, now open at 124 N. Broadway in Tecumseh.
Boo On Bell

Boo On Bell

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Boo On Bell

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan Cohen Klupenger, 19 months, of Shawnee, waves from his garden wagon during the Boo on Bell Costume Contest, 0-3 age category, on Oct. 30. With the help of his mother, Charleen Klupenger, he won first place.
Tecumseh Trick Or Treat

Tecumseh Trick Or Treat

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Tecumseh Trick Or Treat

News Staff
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Photos by Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan A long line of trick-or-treaters, including Madison Collins, 10, in the chicken costume, file past the Tecumseh firefighters during the Tecumseh Business Trick-or-Treating on Oct. 29.
FNB Welcomes Shawn Childress

FNB Welcomes Shawn Childress

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FNB Welcomes Shawn Childress

Payton Moody
Friday, October 29, 2021
Shawn Childress has recently joined the First National Bank & Trust Co. as an internal auditor. Graduating from East Central University in Ada, OK, with a degree in accounting, Childress has years of experience in banking.