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The Glove Doctor

The Glove Doctor

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Pottawatomie Profiles: The Glove Doctor

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Tagzmin “TC” Cudjoe, also known as “The Glove Doctor,” would like to think that his surgical skills with the baseball glove of Eli Willits had something to do with the recent news coming out of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.A recent Facebook post on the Glove Doctor page congratulated Eli...
Class of 1971 - All photos provided

Class of 1971 - All photos provided

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Earlsboro Alumni hold annual reunion

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The annual Earlsboro Alumni Reunion was held Saturday, June 14, 2025 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.
Campbell named President of Oklahoma Press Association

Campbell named President of Oklahoma Press Association

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Campbell named President of Oklahoma Press Association

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Suzie Campbell, publisher of the Countywide & Sun in Tecumseh, officially assumed the role of president of the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA) on July 1.OPA members elected Campbell during the association’s annual business meeting, held June 6-7 at the OPA Convention in Shawnee.

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Shawnee implements policy for student devices

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Shawnee, OK – July 1, 2025 — Shawnee Public Schools is proud to announce the implementation of a new Personal Electronic Device Policy, approved by the Shawnee Board of Education on June 30, 2025, designed to support student focus, engagement, and well-being during the school day.The “Disconnect to...
A 1930 Ford Model A, owned by Joe Scheidt, stands out at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.

A 1930 Ford Model A, owned by Joe Scheidt, stands out at the Downtown Auto at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee on June 14.

Over 100 automobiles line the streets for the Downtown car show

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
After the rains cleared on Saturday, June 14, nearly 100 registered vehicles—and about 20 more unregistered—filled the stretch of Main between Beard Street and Kickapoo Avenue for the annual Downtown Auto Body at Sundown Car Show in Shawnee. The following is a list of the winners: Why Not?
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett was recently honored as the Tribal Leader of the Year at the 43rd Annual NAFOA (Native American Finance Officers Association) conference held the end of April in New Orleans. Photo provided by CPN

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Chairman John 'Rocky' Barrett was recently honored as the Tribal Leader of the Year at the 43rd Annual NAFOA (Native American Finance Officers Association) conference held the end of April in New Orleans. Photo provided by CPN

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Chairman Barrett honored as Tribal Leader of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
By TINA BRIDENSTINE, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information DepartmentNAFOA ( Native American Finance Offi cers Association) honored Chairman John “Rocky” Barrett as the Tribal Leader of the Year at its 43rd annual conference at the end of April in New Orleans.Each year, NAFOA celebrates...
Natasha Dunagan poses with her first place Feature Story plaque at the OPA Awards Convention last weekend. 'I love writing feature stories. It is my way of helping get someone's story out to the public. It feeds the kid in me who loved listening to the grownups talk. I've always been curious about life stories.' Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

Natasha Dunagan poses with her first place Feature Story plaque at the OPA Awards Convention last weekend. 'I love writing feature stories. It is my way of helping get someone's story out to the public. It feeds the kid in me who loved listening to the grownups talk. I've always been curious about life stories.' Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun

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Countywide & Sun collects 14 OPA awards

Natasha Dunagan Natasha@countywidenews.com
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The annual Oklahoma Press Association Convention returned to the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort, June 6-7, and celebrated the best newspaper coverage from across the state with its 2024 Better Newspaper Contest.“The Countywide & Sun” collected 14 awards in Division 5, which includes those...
A member of the Shawnee Tractor Club waves to a young boy during the McLoud Blackberry Festival Parade on July 13, 2024. There were 75 entries in the parade. File photo

A member of the Shawnee Tractor Club waves to a young boy during the McLoud Blackberry Festival Parade on July 13, 2024. There were 75 entries in the parade. File photo

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Celebrate Oklahoma’s Longest-Running Food Festival

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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
McLOUD, OK, May 31, 2025 – The 2025 McLoud Blackberry Festival begins at 5 pm on Friday, June 20th, and runs all day Saturday, June 21. The festival is held in a new area of McLoud Veterans Memorial Park on 8th Street in McLoud, Oklahoma - just east of OKC.
David Henry, pictured above, will be presented with the 2025 'We’re Here for Good’ Service Award at the Avedis Foundation’s Speaker Series luncheon on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, OK. Those who wish to attend this free event are encouraged to register at gopogo.org/healthweek. Photo provided

David Henry, pictured above, will be presented with the 2025 'We’re Here for Good’ Service Award at the Avedis Foundation’s Speaker Series luncheon on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee, OK. Those who wish to attend this free event are encouraged to register at gopogo.org/healthweek. Photo provided

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Avedis Foundation to honor David Henry and welcome former NRL Safety and speaker Shamiel Gary

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Foundation to present ‘We’re Here for Good’ Service Award May 29.Shawnee, OK — Avedis Foundation is pleased to present its fourth annual Michelle Briggs “We’re Here for Good” Service Award to David Henry, who will be honored during the Foundation’s Speaker Series luncheon on Thursday, May 29, 2025,...