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Jan 15, 2025 · Pottawatomie County Clerk Raeshelle Flewallen swears Macomb Trustee 1 David Griffith and Trustee 2 Tami Perez into office. Perez won the coin toss for the position of Mayor. Countywide & Sun/Suzie Campbell
News | Countywide & Sun
Jan 2, 2025 · The host for Songwriter Night at Music Unlimited, Kevin Hall, performs one of his songs on Jan. 3, as business owner Jeff Hawkins works the sound and lights. Hall suggested the event to Hawkins in 2022, where singer-songwriters are invited to try out their songs on an audience. They host about eight artists on the first Friday of each month since it resumed in Oct. 2024. Countywide & Sun ...
Obituaries - Countywide & Sun
Jan 15, 2025 · LaVerne Compton Dawson passed away Jan. 8, 2025, in Lexington, OK. She was born Nov. 25, 1928, in Trousdale, OK to Asa L. and Maudie Reecer Compton. She graduated from Wanette High School. She worked as a telephone operator before she married Billy Joe Dawson in 1949. Following the death of her husband in 1959, LaVerne worked at Sears in Shawnee and after several years, moved to Wanette to be ...
NOVEMBER | Countywide & Sun
Jan 2, 2025 · As 2024 draws to a close, Pottawatomie County and its communities have experienced a year of both progress and challenges. From tackling critical issues like domestic violence to navigating local elections, the residents of Tecumseh, Shawnee, McLoud, and surrounding areas have shown resilience, unity, and a commitment to their future. Addressing Domestic Violence and Honoring Community Heroes ...
DECEMBER | Countywide & Sun
Jan 2, 2025 · Sheriff-elect Freeland Wood, set to take office in January 2025, brings 36 years of law enforcement experience, including as a Shawnee police officer and school resource officer. Wood plans to address staffing shortages in smaller communities and improve deputy compensation while working closely with other agencies.
Sports | Countywide & Sun
Jan 15, 2025 · The Tecumseh round ballers went on the road to meet Seminole last week, and the points mounted early for the Savages. The Savages outpaced Seminole 19-8 in the first quarter and then topped the opening quarter as Tecumseh …
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 ...
JULY | Countywide & Sun
Jan 2, 2025 · Jessica Staff, of Tecumseh, rounds a barrel in the 32nd Annual International Finals Youth Rodeo on July 8 at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. Photo courtesy of Richelle Treece.
Commissioners Confirm May As Undersheriff, Okays iPads
Jan 16, 2025 · During a brief County Commission meeting on Jan. 14, Commissioners Abby Thompson and Greg Rush approved Deputy Marcus May as the new Undersheriff of Pottawatomie County, effective Jan. 1, when Sheriff Freeland Wood assumed office.
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 ...