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Commissioners table progress update of assessor’s office
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Commissioners table progress update of assessor’s office
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
October 3, 2024
A standing-room-only crowd of more than 40 people showed up Monday for the weekly meeting of the Sequoyah County Commissioners. Many were in attendance to witness the commissioners proclaim October as...
SCWA announces water rate increase
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SCWA announces water rate increase
October 3, 2024
The Sequoyah County Water Association (SCWA) at its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 27, voted to increase water rates to its customers. The board of directors reviewed several proposals before making ...
Naming commissioners as lawsuit defendants not an assault or attack
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Naming commissioners as lawsuit defendants not an assault or attack
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
October 3, 2024
Just because someone is named as a defendant in a lawsuit, it doesn’t mean they did anything wrong, despite appearances. That’s what Sallisaw attorney Fourth Scoufos told the Sequoyah County Commissio...
103rd birthday celebrates Fullbright’s long, full life
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103rd birthday celebrates Fullbright’s long, full life
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
October 3, 2024
There was a birthday milestone celebrated Tuesday that received a lot of attention: The 100th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter. But if you were at NHS Sequoyah, another birthday was celebrated. Lois Fullbright, who was born in Hanson and lived most of her life in the Akins area, was the center of attention at the hospital in honor of her 103rd birthday. Hospital staff members jammed the h...
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Commissioners table progress update of assessor’s office
A: Main, Main, News
Commissioners table progress update of assessor’s office
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
October 3, 2024
A standing-room-only crowd of more than 40 people showed up Monday for the weekly meeting of the Sequoyah County Commissioners. Many were in attendance to witness the commissioners proclaim October as...
SCWA announces water rate increase
A: Main, Main, News
SCWA announces water rate increase
October 3, 2024
The Sequoyah County Water Association (SCWA) at its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 27, voted to increase water rates to its customers. The board of directors reviewed several proposals before making ...
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Grizzlies return to action Thursday against Cave Springs
Sports
GANS FOOTBALL
Grizzlies return to action Thursday against Cave Springs
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 1, 2024
After a bye week thanks in part to the Porum Panthers dropping football just before school started in August, the Gans Grizzlies used that bye week to their advantage. “We really tried to make sure we...
Lady Diamonds bow to Inola on Senior Night
Sports
SALLISAW SOFTBALL
Lady Diamonds bow to Inola on Senior Night
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 1, 2024
The Inola Lady Longhorns defeated the Sallisaw Lady Diamonds 12-6 on Thursday evening on Senior Night, which ended by Sallisaw’s three seniors — Madison Green, Makenna Bormann and Promise Flute — gett...
Warriors get past Cave Springs Hornets
Sports
WEBBERS FALLS FOOTBALL
Warriors get past Cave Springs Hornets
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 1, 2024
BUNCH — The Webbers Falls Warriors bounced back from the previous week’s home loss to Keota by getting past the Cave Springs Hornets 40-34 Thursday night at Cave Springs High School. Webbers Falls qua...
Class 4A, 3A Regional Tournaments get started
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DIAMOND NOTES
Class 4A, 3A Regional Tournaments get started
By BY DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 1, 2024
The Class 4A Regional Tournaments for Sallisaw and Muldrow and the Class 3A Regional Tournaments for Roland and Vian will get started this week. Muldrow’s, Roland’s and Vian’s regional tournaments wil...
Warriors runner 10th at Claremore Invitational
Sports
WEBBERS FALLS CROSS COUNTRY
Warriors runner 10th at Claremore Invitational
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 1, 2024
CLAREMORE — Webbers Falls cross country runner Cheyanne Herrier was 10th in Friday’s Claremore Invitational with a time of 14:32.46. Katie Frazier was the other Lady Warrior to run in the meet as she ...
Lady Diamonds have bittersweet feelings on Senior Night
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SALLISAW SOFTBALL
Lady Diamonds have bittersweet feelings on Senior Night
Sallisaw to host Verdigris in regional tournament
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 1, 2024
After Thursday’s Senior Night ceremony after the regular-season finale against Inola, all three Sallisaw softball seniors — shortstop/pitcher Madison Green and injured outfielders Makenna Bormann and ...
Lifestyle
For the love of cherries
Lifestyle
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
For the love of cherries
By A Few of My Favorite Things Katina Holland Special to Your TIMES 
October 3, 2024
The marasca cherry is a small fruit that is said to grow with the best flavor only on the lands of coastal Croatia. While Croatia produces the most marasca cherries, Italy, Slovenia, southern Hungary ...
Cherry Fudge
Lifestyle
Cherry Fudge
October 3, 2024
¾ cup chopped maraschino cherries ½ cup unsalted butter 2 cups sugar ¾ cup heavy cream 2 cups white chocolate chips 7oz marshmallow cream 1 tsp. cherry juice from the jar of maraschino cherries 1 tsp....
Cherry Muffins
Lifestyle
Cherry Muffins
October 3, 2024
¾ cup sugar ½ cup milk ½ cup vegetable oil 1 egg 2 tsps. vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsps. baking powder 16oz jar maraschino cherries, chopped 2 Tbsps. reserved cherry juice 12 whole ma...
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lifestyle
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
October 3, 2024
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract ⅛ tsp. almond extract 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt ¾ cup drained & finely chopped...
Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
Lifestyle
Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
October 3, 2024
1 package chocolate fudge cake mix 1 cup milk ½ cup canola oil 4 large eggs 16oz jar maraschino cherries, chopped 1 cup sweet cream unsalted butter, softened 2-4 Tbsps. maraschino cherry juice 3½ cups...
Experience authentic Native art at Cherokee Art Market Oct. 12-13
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Experience authentic Native art at Cherokee Art Market Oct. 12-13
October 1, 2024
Enjoy a weekend immersed in authentic Native art as Cherokee Art Market returns to Hard Rock Tulsa Oct. 12-13. At one of the largest Native American art markets in the state, guests will enjoy the wor...
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