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December 15, 2022

Reading Counts Contest ends at Vian High School

The Reading Counts Contest for Vian High School ended for the semester in December. The top point earners for each grade were freshmen Kendall Searcey, sophomore Naomi Wilson, junior Brooklyn Kelley, and senior Haley Wilson.

Brooklyn also won over all for the whole high school. Kendall, Naomi, and Haley each received a check for $50, and Brooklyn received a check for $100.

They also were treated to a pizza party in the library along with the other top 10 point earners in each grade. Congratulations to all the winners!

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Old Glory Ultra Relay runs through Sallisaw

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

May 13, 2025

If you were in downtown Sallisaw Sunday afternoon, you may have seen someone running along Cherokee Avenue before heading north on U.S. 59 (Wheeler Avenue) toward Stilwell. While running is not uncomm...

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County approves tourism marketing contract

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

May 13, 2025

Marketing Sequoyah County tourism, which was made possible in February when voters approved a 4% countywide lodging tax, will be “off and running” after county commissioners approved at their weekly M...

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CASA for Children names 2025 Volunteer of the Year

May 13, 2025

CASA for Children recently announced Helen Stemmer of Sallisaw as the 2025 CASA Volunteer of the Year. Stemmer was recognized on April 29 at the nonprofit’s annual Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Ba...

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Sallisaw School Board approves new hires, accepts multiple resignations

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 13, 2025

The Sallisaw Board of Education convened for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday in the Administration Building boardroom. President Bobby Qualls called the meeting to order, with all boar...

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Sallisaw FCCLA wins at state

By SUBMITTED BY STEPHANIE BENNETT

May 13, 2025

The Sallisaw Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) was named a Gold Chapter of Excellence, along with other notable accomplishments. State STAR Events Qualifier, Jocelyn Coffman, to...

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CASC graduate earns top awards at NSU Student Juried Art Show

May 13, 2025

TAHLEQUAH — Whitley Moore, who received her Associate of Arts in Pre-Elementary Education from Carl Albert State College, recently took top honors in three categories at the 23rd annual Northeastern S...

Health, News

Free Diabetes Undone class starts Thursday

May 13, 2025

If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, struggling with insulin resistance or simply looking to improve your overall health, the Diabetes Undone program offers a valuable opportunity to take charge of ...

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Oklahoma Senate advances rule requiring school donation disclosures, rejects citizenship checks

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

May 13, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — An amended resolution that passed the Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday would reject a proposal to have public schools collect students’ immigration status, but it would require schools to re...

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May 13, 2025

Announcements of upcoming events for non-profit organizations and events in Sequoyah County may be delivered to Your TIMES in several different ways. They may be mailed to or hand delivered to Your TI...

Sallisaw outlasts Cushing for Super Regional title, earn trip to state for first time this decade

Sports

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Sallisaw outlasts Cushing for Super Regional title, earn trip to state for first time this decade

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

May 13, 2025

CUSHING — After coming so close the last few years, the Sallisaw Black Diamonds find themselves in the state tournament. Thanks to a one-out, walk-off RBI single by Kase Adams that scored Brodie Camer...

Roland player makes OBCA All-Region 3 Team

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ROLAND BASKETBALL

Roland player makes OBCA All-Region 3 Team

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

May 13, 2025

Roland Rangers freshman basketball player Damonte Owens was named to the Oklahoma Basketball Coaches Association’s All-Region 3 Basketball Team last week. The Rangers went 25-3 this past season and ma...