City commissioners adjust landfill fees … again

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

Sallisaw City Commissioners knew a review of landfill tip fee rates that went into effect Sept. 1, as well as other fees associated with use of the municipal landfill facility, would come before them in the future for consideration of possible adjustments. They didn’t realize the future was at hand.

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Two-way fiber optic controlled storm sirens approved for city

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 17, 2024

When storms barrel through Sallisaw and warning sirens are activated, it’s good for those in storm central to know that the sirens are actually working and warning of tornadoes or severe thunderstorms...

In 1949, Sallisaw Memorial Hospital ‘started out as a basketball court’

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In 1949, Sallisaw Memorial Hospital ‘started out as a basketball court’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 17, 2024

Where were you 75 years ago? Looking at life’s necessities — and luxuries — through today’s lens, it’s almost impossible for most to believe that Sallisaw didn’t always have a hospital. Before World W...

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County coffers in line for ‘pretty good lump sum’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

September 17, 2024

Sequoyah County is in line to receive almost $250,000 in settlement funds from the state Attorney General’s Office. The county commissioners admit they don’t really understand all the nuances of the “...

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Map shows ‘growing, thriving’ Cherokee Nation

September 17, 2024

TAHLEQUAH – The Cherokee Nation has published official, updated demographic maps reflecting the growing diversity among the tribe’s more than 460,000 citizens and where they live across the country. T...

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Full supermoon eclipse is celestial wonder

September 17, 2024

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Sallisaw man sentenced on animal cruelty charge

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

September 17, 2024

A Sallisaw man charged with a felony count of cruelty to animals after he allegedly punched one of his dogs repeatedly, in January of this year, has been sentenced in Sequoyah County District Court. T...