July 10, 2026
Bethel's new superintendent, Mr. Jerry McCormick, has begun moving into his office. The vintage desk he sits behind has a story to it, and he is happy to share why it is a special piece of furniture. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
The 2026 International Finals Youth Rodeo begins Sunday, July 12, with the first performance at 7:30 pm at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center. - Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
Barbara Harrison, site manager for the Tecumseh Senior Center, spoke to the council. - Photos by Julie Talton, Countywide & Sun
Bethel School Board Vice President Kevin Roland discusses his views regarding the number of valedictorians and salutatorians. The board spent some time reviewing the pros and cons of having multiple or just one of each. Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The Bethel Board of Education approved the district’s 2022 valedictorian policy previously approved in 2024.
Oklahoma Baptist University graduates Linnea Malmberg, left, and Abigail Ryan pose by a community tile artwork, which they coordinated since May, during the "Pop In to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Popcorn and Ice Cream" event at Shawnee Public Library on June 29. - Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
2025 IFYR contestants practice and wait before their runs. File photo
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
Potawatomi Fire Forward KD Moore aims for a basket and gets the foul in the fourth quarter. Moore scored 19 points and nine rebounds and had two assists and three steals. The Fire won this game, 125-110, after taking the first game on June 18, 151-114. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Potawatomi Fire Guard Chuck Guy steals the ball from former teammate Deshawn Munson in the second game against 4 Bears Roar during the West Regional Championship, held at FireLake Arena on June 14. In this game, Guy achieved his 11th double-double with 21 points, 11 assists, seven rebounds and four steals, according to potawatomifire.com. Also shown, from left, are Ricky Artis II, Jahmal Me Murray, and Willie Warren. The Fire won both games and advance for the fourth year to the TBL Finals June 18 at 7.
