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By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
July 25, 2024
Larry Crowe is proof that by the time you’ve been around 80-some-odd years, you’ve probably experienced quite a bit in life. As Crowe will surely attest, those who grew up in the lean war years of the...
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By HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH 
July 25, 2024
Shay Swindall lives in a tent, under a busy Oklahoma City overpass, in a sprawling homeless encampment. When she needed a new albuterol inhaler recently, she tried to ration the last few puffs she had...
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By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
July 25, 2024
A Sallisaw man is charged with felony child neglect after a small child was reportedly found naked on another person’s porch last month. Luis A. Lopez, 27, was charged July 9 in Sequoyah County Distri...
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By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
July 25, 2024
A Sallisaw man who failed to register as a sex offender in Sequoyah County is now scheduled to appear for a September 4 felony disposition docket. Micah D. Albertson, 26, was reportedly charged on Jul...
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July 25, 2024
The Sequoyah County Resource Network, a collaborative group made up of several organizations and agencies in Sequoyah County, is busy prepping for its 10th annual Back-to-School Rodeo Roundup backpack...
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By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER 
July 25, 2024
At 90 years old, Mary Wilson is a cherished resident of Vian, known for her extraordinary contributions to healthcare. Working as a nurse in Fort Smith for 45 years, Wilson’s dedication and compassion...
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By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
July 23, 2024
A Muldrow man has been arrested and charged with felony stalking after he allegedly followed another individual to their place of employment and was found to have a gun in his possession. John Schutta...
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July 23, 2024
Kenny Moody may not be a household name in Sallisaw, but it’s not for lack of trying. Since moving to Sallisaw and marrying hometown girl Megan, Moody has immersed himself in the community as an activ...
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By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
July 23, 2024
A Sallisaw man is facing a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 15 years, or both, if convicted of a third-degree arson in Sequoyah County District Court after he allegedly set fires along ...
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By JADE PHILLIPS STAFF WRITER 
July 23, 2024
School will be starting soon, and many kids have to be ready and prepared before the year starts. A part of being prepared means having the supplies they need. With some school supplies and clothes be...
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July 23, 2024
People Inc. is hosting a free community end-of-summer safety bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 25 at Sallisaw Creek Park, 501 W. Cherokee. Hot dogs, chips and water will be provided on a first-come,...
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July 23, 2024
The Sequoyah County Resource Network, a collaborative group made up of several organizations and agencies in Sequoyah County, is busy prepping for its 10th annual Back-to-School Rodeo Roundup backpack...
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July 23, 2024
Michael S. Chandler, 51, of Muldrow, has been sentenced to 210 months in prison and lifetime supervised release, according to a press release issued last week by the United States Attorney’s Office fo...
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By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
July 18, 2024
As manager for Catholic Charities Sallisaw, part of Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, Pam Wemhaner is on the front lines when the homeless come to Sequoyah County. Despite her organization’s bes...
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By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
July 18, 2024
A suspect and his girlfriend have been located by authorities following a reported Tuesday evening shooting at Sallisaw Creek. Sallisaw Police Chief Terry Franklin said Jimmy J. Johnson, 29, of Gans, ...
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July 18, 2024
District 27 District Attorney Jack Thorp, who serves Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah and Wagoner Counties, has been elected President of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council and Oklahoma District Attorne...
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By Lynn 
July 18, 2024
Scammers are once again targeting the Cookson Hills Electric service area. This time, they are not only attempting to swindle money over the phone, but are also making personal visits. According to Br...
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By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER 
July 18, 2024
For Vian resident Ryan Morris, service to his country is not just an abstract idea but a practical reality. “My father taught me the importance of hard work and dedication,' Morris recalls, reflecting...
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By HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH 
July 18, 2024
Valerie G. was sitting alongside Oklahoma City Boulevard on March 5, huddled with some friends, trying to keep warm in 45-degree morning weather, next to a makeshift fireplace made from a metal bucket...
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By JACI WALKER STAFF WRITER 
July 16, 2024
When watching the latest Hollywood blockbusters, nobody expects the movie credits to display familiar names from their hometown. James “Jay” Cotten has broken these stereotypes for Sequoyah County. Co...