Steward takes over operations at Clearwater

A new chapter is beginning at Clearwater at Pine Cove Marina as Allison Steward officially takes over ownership and operations of the lakeside restaurant. While some exciting changes are on the horizon, Clearwater will continue to serve the same welcoming experience and great food that have made it a staple of Lake Tenkiller for decades.

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Sports betting bills advance from Oklahoma Senate panel

By BARBARA HOBEROCK OKLAHOMA VOICE

April 25, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans may get to vote to legalize sports betting after years of failed attempts to get it through the state Legislature. A Senate panel on Thursday passed two sports betting bills...

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Oklahoma Senate education leader requests rejection of social studies standards

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

April 25, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — A key Republican Senate leader has proposed the Legislature reject academic standards for social studies and science after half of the Oklahoma State Board of Education said Thursday t...

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Oklahoma board members say they had ‘no idea’ of changes to social studies standards before vote

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

April 25, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Three members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education said they weren’t aware of last-minute rewrites before they voted on proposed academic standards for social studies classes in pu...

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Diamond Daze has ‘something for everyone’

Pageant, live entertainment, car show, hot dog-eating contest, BBQ featured

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

April 24, 2025

As far as Marty Green is concerned, if people can’t find something to their liking on May 2-3 in downtown Sallisaw, they’re just not trying. “You name it,” the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce executive d...

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Sallisaw student dies in 2-vehicle collision

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

April 24, 2025

A tragic two-vehicle collision that occurred Wednesday night has claimed the life of a Sallisaw Middle School student, leaving the community grieving and authorities searching for answers. The acciden...

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Diamond Daze May 2-3

April 24, 2025

Friday, May 2 11 a.m. Main Street Indian tacos 5 p.m. Street games, Stage Park 6 p.m. Ted Capps Band, Pocket Park 7:30 p.m. Singo, Stage Park 8:30 p.m. Kanton Teen & the Penny Pickers, Pocket Park Sat...