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Sallisaw man found in possession of child pornography
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Sallisaw man found in possession of child pornography
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
December 3, 2024
A Sallisaw man was reportedly found to be in possession of juvenile pornography following an investigation by Sallisaw Police. John E. Starks, 33, was charged on Nov. 12 in Sequoyah County District Co...
Holiday calendar
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Holiday calendar
December 3, 2024
Dec. 5 Vian Christmas Parade Vian Lions Club 46th annual Christmas Parade of Lights, “A Grinch Christmas,” through downtown beginning at 6 p.m. Food trucks are invited to set up. Dec. 6 Entry forms du...
The tie that binds
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The tie that binds
40-year-old tradition gives added meaning to Vann Christmases
By BY LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER 
November 28, 2024
Holiday traditions can be long-standing or just recently introduced. The beginnings for many can be traced back decades (maybe even centuries), involving several generations. Others may have just begu...
‘Great possibilities’ for county if voters approve lodging tax
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‘Great possibilities’ for county if voters approve lodging tax
Great expectations
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
December 3, 2024
If Sequoyah County voters view the county’s proposed 4% lodging tax — which is paid only by those who rent overnight accommodations within the county — the same way District 3 Commissioner Jim Rogers does, then when ballots are tabulated on Feb. 11, 2025, the county, in general, and the county fairgrounds, in particular, will reap the benefits of a progressive and forward-thinking electorate. The ...
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Sallisaw man found in possession of child pornography
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Sallisaw man found in possession of child pornography
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
December 3, 2024
A Sallisaw man was reportedly found to be in possession of juvenile pornography following an investigation by Sallisaw Police. John E. Starks, 33, was charged on Nov. 12 in Sequoyah County District Co...
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High school basketball coming to a court, gym near you
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CAGE NOTES
High school basketball coming to a court, gym near you
By BY DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 3, 2024
Well, the wait is over. High school basketball now has arrived for this new season, so go to your nearest high school basketball courts and gyms for all the action. The local high school basketball se...
Okay teams sweep Gans in season opener
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GANS BASKETBALL
Okay teams sweep Gans in season opener
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 3, 2024
It was a clean sweep for the visiting Okay High School basketball teams in Monday night’s Riverside Conference games against the host Gans Lady Grizzlies and Grizzlies at Bryant “Big Country” Reeves F...
Black Diamonds open season with sweep of Westville
Sports
SALLISAW BASKETBALL
Black Diamonds open season with sweep of Westville
Zac Rogers era for Sallisaw begins with a victory
By BY DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 3, 2024
The 2024-25 Sallisaw High School basketball season could not have gotten off to a better start Tuesday night at Paul Post Field House as both the Black Diamonds and Lady Diamonds defeated the visiting...
Sallisaw wrestlers place at Warner Eagles Classic
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SALLISAW WRESTLING
Sallisaw wrestlers place at Warner Eagles Classic
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 3, 2024
WARNER — Several Sallisaw Black Diamonds and Lady Diamonds placed at the 2024 Warner Eagles Classic, which took place Nov. 25 at Warner Events Center, with six individuals winning titles. In the high ...
Roland wrestler wins title at Warner Eagles Classic
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ROLAND WRESTLING
Roland wrestler wins title at Warner Eagles Classic
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR 
December 3, 2024
WARNER — Roland Rangers wrestler Channing McKinney took home gold from the Warner Eagles Classic, which took place Nov. 25 at Warner Event Center. Wrestling at 195 pounds in the middle school division...
Sooners finish second at Roadrunner Open
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OU WRESTLING
Sooners finish second at Roadrunner Open
By OU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS 
December 3, 2024
The Oklahoma Sooners wrestling team finished second at the Roadrunner Open, which took place Sunday at Icardo Center in Bakersfield, Calif. OU handled the Wyoming Cowboys 27-6 last Saturday afternoon ...
Lifestyle
Round Mountain hosting the Silvermans
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Round Mountain hosting the Silvermans
November 12, 2024
Kenneth and Haley Bryd of Round Mountain Community Church will host Deke and Joy Silverman at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 24, at the church. Deke will be presenting the message for the Thanksgiving service. Ev...
Historical society tours U.S. Marshal Museum, Drennen-Scott home
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Historical society tours U.S. Marshal Museum, Drennen-Scott home
By SUBMITTED BY EARL STREBECK 
October 29, 2024
The Sequoyah County Historical Society toured the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith and the Drennen-Scott home in Van Buren. Each year in October, the Sequoyah County Historical Society goes on its a...
The 2024 Women’s Expo is Thursday
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The 2024 Women’s Expo is Thursday
October 15, 2024
The 2024 Women’s Expo will take place this Thursday, October 17th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Sallisaw Middle School Cafeteria. A free lunch will be provided and door prizes will be given away du...
For the love of cherries
Lifestyle
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
For the love of cherries
By A Few of My Favorite Things Katina Holland Special to Your TIMES 
October 3, 2024
The marasca cherry is a small fruit that is said to grow with the best flavor only on the lands of coastal Croatia. While Croatia produces the most marasca cherries, Italy, Slovenia, southern Hungary ...
Cherry Fudge
Lifestyle
Cherry Fudge
October 3, 2024
¾ cup chopped maraschino cherries ½ cup unsalted butter 2 cups sugar ¾ cup heavy cream 2 cups white chocolate chips 7oz marshmallow cream 1 tsp. cherry juice from the jar of maraschino cherries 1 tsp....
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