September is Suicide Prevention Month

Sequoyah County Commissioner Ray Watts signed a proclamation on Tuesday, declaring September as Suicide Prevention Month with representatives from the Sallisaw NOW Coalition, People Inc. and other county officials attending. According to Lindsie Dyer, Youth and Family Service Counselor and Coordinator for People Inc., from 2017 to 2021, Sequoyah County had the ninth highest drug overdose death rate in the state. Dyer said the 988 direct line for anyone needing counseling is available, or to learn more go to oklahoma.gov/health/overdose or call 405-426-8440. Pictured (from the left) are, Sequoyah County Assistant DA Jimmy Dunn, Vian Town Administrator Keith Boshers, Jonathan Teague, Jayna Tillman, District 3 Commissioner Jim Rogers, Samantha Bumgaurdner, Tiffany Jenkins (seated), Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane, Commissioner Watts, Heather Silva, Summer McGarrah, and Dyer.

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Lighting up the night

December 18, 2025

The new 20-foot-tall programmable, animated, musical, artificial Christmas tree has been a “huge success,” says Sallisaw City Manager Brian Heverly. The tree is located on the lawn of Stanley Tubbs Me...

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Police chief salary increases in 2026

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December 18, 2025

When John Owens is sworn in as Sallisaw’s new police chief in April, his salary will be almost $16,000 more than what Terry Franklin is now making in the last few months before his retirement. It’s no...

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Roland mourns student’s passing

December 18, 2025

Roland Public Schools is mourning the unexpected death earlier this week of a 3-year- old who was “a bright and precious” pre-K student. Bellamy Mithlo, who attended school in Roland, passed away in T...

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Fishermen pulled from Illinois River

December 18, 2025

Two fishermen who fell into the lower Illinois River and were quickly overcome by the cold water temperatures were transported by helicopter to area hospitals on Wednesday, according to reports from t...

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Holiday cheer comes at a premium: PNC Christmas Price Index rises 4.5%

December 18, 2025

PITTSBURGH — The cost of celebrating Christmas is climbing again. Now in its 42nd year, the PNC Christmas Price Index (PNC CPI) reveals that the cost of the gifts from the classic holiday carol “The T...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

December 18, 2025

Dec. 19 Photos with Santa Bring your camera for photos with Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Grinch and Misfit Toys. Crafts, cookies and hot cocoa also available. Cherokee Community Organiza...