Harris is Member of the Month

Elliana Harris has been selected as the December Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Roland Unit.

Harris is the daughter of Jessica and Anthony Harris.

She was selected because she is always happy, smiling, gets along well with her peers, and loves to help when needed. Her favorite activities at the club are Arts & Crafts, Centers and spending time with her Boys & Girls Club staff.

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Area youngsters get to meet their local ‘Heroes’

June 3, 2025

Area youngsters visited and took photos with local heroes of the Sallisaw Police and Fire departments on Friday at the Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library as part of the "Meet Your Heroes" event, held annu...

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Selection for federal initiative ‘is a step forward’ for hospital

June 3, 2025

Northeastern Health System Sequoyah (NHSS) has been selected to participate in the CMS Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program effective May 1, a federal initiative aimed at supporting healthca...

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Counties grapple with limited insurance coverage, finances

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

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It’s been almost two years since Ottawa County was ordered to pay $33 million in a wrongful death lawsuit, a ruling that sent shockwaves throughout the state and was a jarring wake-up call for countie...

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Carl Albert welcomes Allen as newest regent

June 3, 2025

Carl Albert State College (CASC) is proud to announce the appointment of Mark D. Allen as the newest member of its Board of Regents. A lifelong Oklahoman and accomplished public servant, Allen brings ...

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Bridge replacement at Tenkiller Dam moves forward with $28.7M contract

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

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A major infrastructure upgrade is underway at Tenkiller Dam as part of a newly awarded contract aimed at improving safety and reliability at the decades-old structure. On May 15, the U.S. Army Corps o...

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Sequoyah County vital statistics

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June 2, 2025 Marriage Licenses Issued Isaac Rogers, 20, Sallisaw; Aubrie Cottrell, 20, Sallisaw. Charles Cranford Jr., 54, Vian; Lynn Orr, 53, Vian. Jacob Collins, 28, Vian; Sarah Eaker, 23, Vian. Cha...