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May 21, 2024

Plattner is Member of the Month

Liam Plattner has been selected as the April Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Brushy Unit.

Plattner is the son of Brandi Phillips and Brad Plattner.

He was selected because he is always helpful and takes the trash out for staff. His favorite activity at the club is Fun & Fitness.

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Movers and shakers tour Sallisaw Veterans Center

May 20, 2025

It was a veritable who’s who of local and state movers and shakers Monday when Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond toured the Sallisaw Veterans Center. It was the place to see and be seen. But ...

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Storm ravages county, leaves path of destruction

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 20, 2025

A powerful storm system swept through Sequoyah County Sunday and Monday, leaving behind a trail of downed trees, damaged homes and widespread power outages. Thousands of residents are still reeling fr...

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Commissioners approve appointments, transfers

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

May 20, 2025

The Sequoyah County Commissioners at their weekly Monday meeting approved appointments of: • Rich Russell and Julie Haywood as requisitioning officers to the Redland Fire Department • Bill Gemmell and...

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New drug combo makes fentanyl even more lethal

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 20, 2025

A new and increasingly dangerous drug combination is raising alarm among law enforcement and public health officials across the country. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has reported a s...

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2 Gore residents killed in motorcycle crash

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 20, 2025

A tragic collision northeast of Gore claimed the lives of two local residents on Saturday afternoon and left a third critically injured, according to an accident report released by the Oklahoma Highwa...

Black Diamonds to have 2-day football camp Thursday and Friday

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SALLISAW FOOTBALL

Black Diamonds to have 2-day football camp Thursday and Friday

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

May 20, 2025

The Sallisaw Black Diamonds football team will wrap up their one and only spring practice week with a two-day team camp, beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday at Perry F. Lattimore Stadium. “We’re ...

Gerald and Mya Fish: Celebrating 60 years of love

Lifestyle, Weddings and anniversaries

ANNIVERSARY

Gerald and Mya Fish: Celebrating 60 years of love

May 20, 2025

Gerald and Mya Fish of Blackgum joyfully celebrate 60 years of love, laughter and unwavering togetherness. Married on May 22, 1965, at Sugar Grove Methodist Church near Bloomingdale, Wis., their journ...

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Boys & Girls Club April Members of the Month

May 20, 2025

The Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Sallisaw Unit, has named Brenlee Welch as its April Member of the Month. Brenlee is the daughter of Megan Welch. Brenlee is celebrated for her thoughtfulness ...

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Gore hires part-time police officer

In special meeting

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

May 20, 2025

The Gore Board of Trustees held a brief but focused special meeting on May 9 to discuss and take action on a personnel matter within the Gore Police Department. The meeting, called to order by Mayor R...

Sports

CENTRAL BASEBALL

Vian native, Dewar coach taking over Central baseball program

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

May 20, 2025

Just ask Dorothy. As that famed character from the movie classic “The Wizard of Oz,” the film ends with Dorothy saying, “There’s no place like home.” That definitely has become reality for Vian native...

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Roland Upper Elementary announces semester honor roll

May 20, 2025

All A’s Third Grade Autumn Bradshaw, Mia Brant, Jude Buchfink, Harlen Chronister, Lilah Fargo, Maisie Krohn, Brailey Martin, Rozlyn McGrew, Jennifer Mith, Emmalyn O’Neal, Asher Posey, Lily Rainwater, ...