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‘Long journey ahead’ for fire victims
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‘Long journey ahead’ for fire victims
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
July 8, 2025
Optimism remains the watchword this week in the face of debilitating hopelessness for three people — two from Vian — who remain in critical condition following last week’s fireworks explosion in Tuska...
Downpours of as much as 7″ inundate Sallisaw streets, buildings
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Downpours of as much as 7″ inundate Sallisaw streets, buildings
By Lynn 
July 8, 2025
Heavy downpours on Tuesday engulfed Sallisaw streets and Sequoyah County roads, submerged at least one vehicle at the Cherokee Avenue railroad underpass, inundated buildings in flood-prone areas and w...
Honoring those who preserved our freedom
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Honoring those who preserved our freedom
July 8, 2025
When there are those unable to celebrate the Fourth of July — one of the nation’s most patriotic of holidays — then the festivities were brought to those who helped preserve our freedom. The City of S...
Drake triple-murder trial set for September
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Drake triple-murder trial set for September
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
July 8, 2025
Anyone who has not been involved in the American legal system cannot fully appreciate the applicable idiom, “the wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.” Monday was another example of the long and arduous process of jurisprudence. To be sure, it took longer for Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office deputies to escort Stacy Lee Drake from his cell in the Sequoyah County Jail to Distri...
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‘Long journey ahead’ for fire victims
A: Main, Main, News
‘Long journey ahead’ for fire victims
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
July 8, 2025
Optimism remains the watchword this week in the face of debilitating hopelessness for three people — two from Vian — who remain in critical condition following last week’s fireworks explosion in Tuska...
Downpours of as much as 7″ inundate Sallisaw streets, buildings
A: Main, Main, News
Downpours of as much as 7″ inundate Sallisaw streets, buildings
By Lynn 
July 8, 2025
Heavy downpours on Tuesday engulfed Sallisaw streets and Sequoyah County roads, submerged at least one vehicle at the Cherokee Avenue railroad underpass, inundated buildings in flood-prone areas and w...
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River Valley Freestyle Academy sending 6 wrestlers to USMC Junior Nationals
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River Valley Freestyle Academy sending 6 wrestlers to USMC Junior Nationals
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
July 8, 2025
The River Valley Freestyle Academy will be well represented at the 2025 United States Marine Corps Junior Nationals, which will begin Thursday and will end July 19 at the FargoDome in Fargo, N.D. Two ...
Sallisaw cheer coach to be inducted into OCCA Hall of Fame
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Sallisaw cheer coach to be inducted into OCCA Hall of Fame
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
July 8, 2025
There were fireworks and excitement abound this past weekend as we celebrated the 249th birthday of the United States of America. However, the excitement for one local individual wasn’t solely for our...
Entries being taken for 53rd Garrison Creek Riders Rodeo
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Entries being taken for 53rd Garrison Creek Riders Rodeo
July 8, 2025
The 53rd Garrison Creek Riders Rodeo, which will take place July 18-19 at the organization’s rodeo area located on U.S. 64 between Muldrow and Roland, is taking rodeo entries. To enter or for addition...
Sallisaw coach pleased with how Black Diamonds did in first session of Summer Pride
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SALLISAW FOOTBALL
Sallisaw coach pleased with how Black Diamonds did in first session of Summer Pride
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
July 8, 2025
Now that the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association’s “Dead Week,” which took place last week, where no high school athletic event of any kind could take place, is over, it’s full steam ahe...
Local wrestler national runner-up twice in Iowa tournament
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Local wrestler national runner-up twice in Iowa tournament
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Sequoyah County has itself a national runner-up wrestler. Sallisaw Takedown Club member Miles Sanders got two second-place finishes at the 2025 Freestyle and Greco-Roman Nationals...
Garrison Creek Riders Rodeo prepping for 53rd edition
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RODEO
Garrison Creek Riders Rodeo prepping for 53rd edition
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
When the calendar was turned to July on Tuesday morning, that only means it’s getting close to rodeo time in Sequoyah County. The 53rd annual Garrison Creek Riders Rodeo will be July 18-19 at Garrison...
Lifestyle
A safe holiday is an enjoyable holiday
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A safe holiday is an enjoyable holiday
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
July 1, 2025
Summer is synonymous with backyard cookouts and outdoor fun. Likewise, parades and fireworks are staples for the Fourth of July. Add those elements together and you’ve got the ingredients for a memora...
A safe holiday is an enjoyable holiday
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A safe holiday is an enjoyable holiday
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
July 1, 2025
Thursday, July 3 • Vian, Armstrong Park. Concert at amphitheater beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by fireworks. First time in Armstrong Park due to football field demolition. • Barling (Ark.) City Par...
Keeping your pets safe this Fourth of July
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Keeping your pets safe this Fourth of July
By ALLY TROTTER TIMES INTERN 
July 1, 2025
As Independence Day approaches, many pet owners worry about how fireworks and Fourth of July celebrations will affect their furry friends. Alice Messer, owner and operator of Abby’s Angels Grooming an...
Rogers celebrates 90 remarkable years
Lifestyle
Rogers celebrates 90 remarkable years
With heartwarming family celebration
June 17, 2025
Surrounded by generations of loved ones, Bonnie Rogers of Muldrow celebrated her 90th birthday with a beautiful gathering on April 19. The event was hosted at the home of her daughter Cindy and son-in...
Gerald and Mya Fish: Celebrating 60 years of love
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
ANNIVERSARY
Gerald and Mya Fish: Celebrating 60 years of love
May 20, 2025
Gerald and Mya Fish of Blackgum joyfully celebrate 60 years of love, laughter and unwavering togetherness. Married on May 22, 1965, at Sugar Grove Methodist Church near Bloomingdale, Wis., their journ...
Bill and Brenda Watts celebrate 50 years
Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries
ANNIVERSARY
Bill and Brenda Watts celebrate 50 years
May 20, 2025
A celebration to commemorate Bill and Brenda Watts 50th wedding anniversary is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Home Place, 121 S. Wheeler, in Sallisaw. All family and friends are invi...
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