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Jan 2, 2025 · The Oklahoma Honor Society Top Ten Percent Award went to, back row, seniors Coalton Reece, Conner Murray, Andrea Knight, Serenity Jacoway, Sami Schweighardt, Julian Borromeo, Oliver Daugherty, front row, Sarah Miller, Harley Scott, Jay Ahlstrom, Karsyn McDonald, Darcee Souders and Calyn Harris during the Tecumseh High School Academic Awards on May 7.
News | Countywide & Sun
Jan 2, 2025 · April was marked by several key developments across Pottawatomie County, with the focus on community investment and infrastructure upgrades. Shawnee’s ongoing tornado recovery efforts remained a top priority, with the Shawnee Board of Education working on $1.045 million in bond sales to fund facility upgrades.
Obituaries - Countywide & Sun
Dec 26, 2024 · Amanda Donn (Kilby) Boyer passed away Dec. 7, 2024. Amanda was born on April 29, 1977 in Oklahoma City to Donald and Judy (Wright) Kilby. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School and attended OBU, graduated from St. Gregory’s University In Shawnee, and received her MBA in Accounting from Asher Global University.
News | Countywide & Sun
Dec 5, 2024 · For the thirty-third consecutive year, Cooper Funeral Home will present its special memorial program, A Christmas Keepsake. The program will be held at 2 pm Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2024, in the Chapel of Cooper Funeral Home.
County Commission Discusses Costs Of Upcoming IFYR
19 hours ago · As Pottawatomie County gears up for the 2025 International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), the question of funding looms large. At the Jan. 7 meeting, Commissioner Melissa Dennis stressed the need for a financial plan that does not involve Shawnee’s budget.Heart of Oklahoma (Expo Center) General Manager Frank Abbott said estimating the cost was challenging, as this had not been done before....
County Elected Officials Sworn In Monday | Countywide & Sun
11 hours ago · Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Douglas L. Combs (right) swears in newly-elected Sheriff Freeland Wood (left). Holding the bible is Wood’s wife, Shirley.
MARCH | Countywide & Sun
Jan 2, 2025 · March brought a sense of momentum across Pottawatomie County, particularly in Shawnee, where the city continued to recover from the tornado. Shawnee’s Civic & Cultural Development Authority worked on preparing for the 32nd International Finals Youth Rodeo, which was set to take place in July 2024. This event is a major tourist draw for the region, bringing thousands of visitors and ...
MAY | Countywide & Sun
Jan 2, 2025 · May ushered in even more community-driven efforts, particularly in the field of education. Shawnee Public Schools celebrated the completion of a $1.045 million bond project, which helped fund security upgrades and facility repairs across several schools in the district. The ongoing focus on education was evident as Shawnee High School added a new scoreboard to its sports complex, marking a ...
JULY | Countywide & Sun
Jan 2, 2025 · Colton Johnson, of Shawnee, begins his bull ride during the International Finals Youth Rodeo on July 7. File photo
Wood Hopes To Continue Making A Difference As The New Sheriff
Dec 12, 2024 · On Jan. 6, 2025, there will be a new sheriff in Pottawatomie County.But Freeland Wood is no stranger - especially not to Shawnee. Wood has been in law enforcement for 36-and-a-half years, and he enjoys building positive relationships.Wood said he wanted to be in law enforcement since he was a kid, when he and his cousin, Patrick Hernandez, would play “Starsky and Hutch” - a po...
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