July 16, 2026
Donna Snodgrass, of Tecumseh's American Legion Auxiliary, speaks after being sworn in as the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Oklahoma, President. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
U.S. Senator James Lankford addressed members of Shawnee Forward and the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon held July 9 at the CPN Cultural Heritage Center. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
Contestants for the International Finals Youth Rodeo wait for their events, as a packed house watches, on opening night, July 12, at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center in Shawnee. There are 937 contestants from 38 states and three countries this year. See more photos on A11. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Thursday, July 16, 2026
By SUZIE CAMPBELL suzie@countywidenews.com During the July 14 meeting, Pottawatomie County commissioners took a moment to highlight the International Finals Youth Rodeo, encouraging residents to attend the week’s events.Dist.
Tecumseh Valedictorian Adalaide Lack speaks about the fruits of the spirit and thanked her grandmother, Tecumseh Teacher Myrna Lack, during the Tecumseh High School graduation, held at FireLake Arena on May 20. Lack was one of four valedictorians, and she is a former Countywide & Sun intern.
Once a Pirate, Always a Pirate
Alivia Cook gets a hug from her father, Shawnee High School Principal Bobby Cook. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Josey Milburn of Asher is careful to steer around the third barrel in the barrel racing event of the International Finals Youth Rodeo on the evening of July 13.
Tecumseh High School incoming junior Alex Hurst and 2026 graduate Maddox Dickson pose with one of the bass they caught in the recent 17th Annual SAF HS Fishing National Championship and World Finals in Kentucky. Photo provided
North Rock Creek baseball coach Keaton Hernandez has a chat with the infield on June 16. NRC beat Cushing 10-9, improving their record to 4-2 in the summer league. Photos Courtesy of Gowin Photography
