The global pandemic has heightened uncertainty and anxiety across the world. That is certainly the case here in northeast Oklahoma. Our families, neighborhoods and workplaces have been dramatically affected. Another group that has struggled during this pandemic is the community-based organizations that impact Cherokee Nation at the grassroots.
Carl Albert State College (CASC) has released the President’s Honor Roll and the Vice President’s Honor Roll. Students on the President’s list earned a 4.0 GPA and students on the Vice President’s list earned a 3.0 to a 3.99 GPA during the 2020 spring semester.
Ribbon cutting followed with a dedication was held Friday evening for the newly completed Sallisaw Pocket Park. Taking part in the ribbon cutting along with members of the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce were contributors including local businessman and visionary Larry (center) and Lori Crowe, right front, city officials including Sallisaw City Manager Keith Skelton, second from the left front, and several other local and county officials.
Town of Vian officials last Monday evening talked about a better budget for the next Fiscal Year thanks to dollars from the town's current and projected sales tax revenue.
High school students from around the county took part in a countywide prom Saturday evening at the Stanley Stubbs Memorial Library lawn and parking lot. Organizer Carolyn Bridges said she received help from Sallisaw City Manager Keith Skelton and the staff of the library. Bridges said there were donations from various people through a fundraiser on Facebook. She estimated about 100 students took part in the prom. “Overall, it was a great night and those that attended were all very well behaved and had a great time,” Bridges said.
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