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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
A: Main, Main, News
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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Pirates entertain Talihina for home district opener tonight
Sports
GORE FOOTBALL
Pirates entertain Talihina for home district opener tonight
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 3, 2024
The Gore Pirates are 3-1 overall after winning their District AI-3 opener last Friday night over Mounds. However, the one thing that has perplexed Gore coach Brandon Ellis is the fact that after four ...
Sallisaw, Roland individuals win Spiro Invitational, Muldrow teams 2nd
Sports
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY
Sallisaw, Roland individuals win Spiro Invitational, Muldrow teams 2nd
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 3, 2024
SPIRO — Sallisaw’s Sama Salinas and Roland’s Molly Carver were the individual winners in last Tuesday’s Spiro Invitational, which took place at old Spiro Lake. Salinas beat Roland’s Landon Killer for ...
Wolverines entertain Antlers Bearcats in district home opener tonight
B: Sports
VIAN FOOTBALL
Wolverines entertain Antlers Bearcats in district home opener tonight
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 3, 2024
Vian football coach Gary Willis was waiting to see a full four quarters of football played by his Wolverines, and it would seem as if he got that as the Wolverines clawed the Spiro Bulldogs 64-6 in th...
Warriors welcome Savanna to town tonight for homecoming
Sports
WEBBERS FALLS FOOTBALL
Warriors welcome Savanna to town tonight for homecoming
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 3, 2024
The Webbers Falls Warriors snapped out of their funk after winning a 40-34 road game over the Cave Springs Hornets. Webber Falls coach Trent Holt believes if his team can beat tonight’s opponent, the ...
Roland softball boxscores
Sports
Roland softball boxscores
October 3, 2024
CLASS 3A REGIONAL TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND Sequoyah-Tahlequah 15, Roland 1 SEQ.-TAHL. 235 5 — 15 16 0 ROLAND 001 0 — 1 4 4 WP — JOCELYN MUNOZ. LP — MCKINNA COOPER (12-13). 2B — EMMA CULIE 2, JUJU DAVENP...
Black Diamonds finally return home for homecoming, Broken Bow
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SALLISAW FOOTBALL
Black Diamonds finally return home for homecoming, Broken Bow
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
October 3, 2024
For the first time since Aug. 30, the Sallisaw Black Diamonds will play at the friendly confines of Perry F. Lattimore Stadium when they welcome the Broken Bow Savages to town at 7 tonight for a Distr...
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
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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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