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Jonell Hairston Clark

Mrs. Jonell (Hairston) Clark, aged 90, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. She was born on May 4, 1935 in Hondo, TX, to Amos and Nettie (Runnels) Hairston. She was the youngest child in a family of nine children and survived diphtheria at the age of three years old.

Johnny Gehrome McCarley

Johnny Gehrome McCarley was born on July 29, 1935 to Henry and Carrie McCarley and passed away on May 13, 2026 at the age of 90. Johnny was the youngest of nine children.

Joseph Grella

Joseph Edward Grella passed away on May 17, 2026. Joseph was born on July 28, 1960, in Cheyenne, WY to Edward and Jayme (Pickrel) Grella. In recent years, Joe discovered a new passion for woodworking and cabinetry.

John Hackett

John Loyes Hackett, 95, passed away May 12, 2026. John was born on Oct. 15, 1930, in Trousdale, OK to William and Ola Hackett (McDonald). He was a heavy equipment operator, and owned Hackett Dozer Service for 65 years.

Frances Elaine Shatto

Frances Elaine Shatto passed away on May 7, 2026. Elaine was born and raised in the Durant area. During her senior year in high school she met Bobby Shatto and married him on Friday the 13th of Feb. 1981.

Legal Notices

CASE NO. PC 06-2026A NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, will conduct a public hearing on an application to approve the request for a Rezoningon property located within the City of Tecumseh. Legal Description.

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CASE NO. PC 06-2026 NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLANNING COMMISSION-PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, will conduct a public hearing on an application to approve the request for a Lot Split on property located within the City of Tecumseh.

State Tournaments around the county

Shawnee High School's Deoncesay Beavers is the 2026 OSSAA Class 5A State Champion in 300M Hurdles with a time of 45.29. She was also the runner-up for 100M Hurdles.

Fire remain undefeated

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THS Athletes Celebrated

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