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Columns & Opinions
September 30, 2022
Letters to the Editor
By News Staff

Cemetery is a disgrace

Dear Editor, Attention, all persons who have loved ones buried at Blackjack Cemetery, are you aware it hasn‚t been mowed for at least six weeks? Grass so high you can‚t see some of the headstones! It‚s a disgrace to our loved ones who are there.

Why are you (board members) not taking care of our cemetery? We give you money to maintain it and you board members are not doing your job! If you can‚t do the job, step off board and put someone on it that will. I could name names but you know who you are.

I‚m very upset with the looks of the cemetery-it‚s a disgrace!

BRENDA JENKINS JOHNSON, GANS

Our country‚s current frightening position

Dear Editor, As a citizen of the U.S., something has happened that I never thought possible. I‚m embarrassed to be an American represented by “our” politicians. If I can find the facts about the Donbas, and realize there is truth in what Putin is saying, why can‚t they?

I am not a Putin fan, my background is totally patriotic but not blindly so. I believe in the ideals and dignity of the U.S. I believe in country over self, our leaders have proven they do not have the same values. Self over country seems the norm for them and this has lead the U.S. away from being admired and respected. They set policies for places we have no right to interfere with and expect them to toe the line, meanwhile doing as they please to exploit and bend others to their will.

Under our self-serving politicians the country has become greedy and self-serving. Look at the U.S. anywhere overseas and you‚ll find their words and actions do not match up. Do not take their word for anything, or my word, what I‚m asking is for everyone to do a small amount of research as I have and see the reality of our country‚s current frightening position.

If they get the war they seem determined to involve us in, it will be us to suffer as they and their war machine get even more wealthy. Most of all I wish for one politician that is really for the people, someone honest I can support without feelings of shame or embarrassment.

GAYLE MCNEELY, SALLISAW

Reliving history
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Reliving history
March 30, 2023
Larry Crowe provided a sneak preview Wednesday of his Big Toy Museum, located in Sallisaw's old middle school. The tour of the remodeled school was a trip down Memory Lane for many who were students w...
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New football coach expects Diamonds to return to ‘elite 4A program’
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New football coach expects Diamonds to return to ‘elite 4A program’
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
March 30, 2023
If history does, indeed, repeat itself and new Sallisaw football coach Brandon Tyler replicates the success he enjoyed at Vian and Gore, then go ahead and make hotel reservations for the Class 4A stat...
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Vian Superintendent’s resignation accepted
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Vian Superintendent’s resignation accepted
Along with business manager’s in special meeting
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
March 30, 2023
Vian Public School Superintendent Victor Salcedo and Business Manager Ed Brockman’s resignations were accepted by the Vian Board of Education on March 29, during a special meeting. After going into an...
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Man reportedly exposes himself
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Man reportedly exposes himself
Between Walmart and bank
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
March 30, 2023
A Sayre man is facing a felony charge of indecent exposure after he reportedly exposed himself earlier this month in Sallisaw. Wilbur C. Poindexter, 65, was formally charged on March 10 in Sequoyah Co...
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Board of Education, Municipal Election is Tuesday
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Board of Education, Municipal Election is Tuesday
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
March 30, 2023
Sequoyah County voters will go to the polls to decide who will represent area schools and towns in the Board of Education General Election and Municipal General Election on Tuesday, April 4. Scott Cha...
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City inmate allegedly overdoses on fentanyl
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City inmate allegedly overdoses on fentanyl
Administered five does of Narcan
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
March 30, 2023
A Sallisaw woman is charged with a felony count of bringing contraband into jail, specifically fentanyl, after she allegedly overdosed on the substance while incarcerated in the Sallisaw City Jail. Cr...
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J.P. Wickett Memorial Junior Rodeo set for April 1-2
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J.P. Wickett Memorial Junior Rodeo set for April 1-2
March 30, 2023
The 2023 John Perry Wickett Memorial Junior Rodeo will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, at the Sallisaw Rodeo Grounds. Sponsored by the Sallisaw Round-Up Club, All-Around buckles will be presen...
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Easy spring fixings
Lifestyle
A Few of My Favorite Things
Easy spring fixings
March 30, 2023
We are finally into spring! The trees are blooming and the flowers are growing. If you have tulips, daffodils or hyacinth, you may already have blooms but most certainly have buds if nothing else. It ...
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Pirates blank McCurtain
Sports
Pirates blank McCurtain
March 30, 2023
Gore’s Gunner Dozier makes a catch during the Pirates’ home game against McCurtain Monday. The Pirates (8-2 overall), who started play in the Dewar Invitational Gumbo Classic Thursday, defeated McCurt...
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Sequoyah County sports calendar
Sports
Sequoyah County sports calendar
March 30, 2023
All schedules are subject to change. FRIDAY, MARCH 31 •Roland, Central, Gore and Webbers Falls track and field teams at Okemah (To Be Announced) •Vian track and field teams at Chelsea (9:30 a.m.) •Sal...
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Fishing Report for March 29
Sports
Fishing Report for March 29
March 30, 2023
LOWER ILLINOIS: March 24. Elevation is normal, water temperature 50°F and clear. Brown and rainbow trout fair on in-line spinnerbaits, midges, nymphs, PowerBait, and worms below the dam. Comments: Fis...
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