From military to education, Oliver says ‘Ain’t Nothin’ Gonna Break My Stride’

October 12, 2022

From military to education, Oliver says ‘Ain’t Nothin’ Gonna Break My Stride’ – gallery

By News Staff

: Marilyn Oliver left for Basic Training at Fort McClellan, Ala. in June 1984, and then returned to finish her senior year, graduating from Skyline High School in 1985.

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New ODVA director will meet to address recent Sallisaw veterans center issues

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

March 16, 2023

With the recent upheaval at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs with the firing of embattled Executive Director Joel Kintsel amid his claims of an illegitimate veterans commission, there may b...

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City prepares for annual audit

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

March 16, 2023

Governmental accounting can be difficult. While Robin Haggard and her finance department for the city of Sallisaw know their way around a balance sheet and are well-versed in debits, credits, accruals...

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Board approves more than $250,000 for Lee Creek Estates development

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

March 16, 2023

The Sallisaw Municipal Authority (SMA) at its Monday meeting approved spending $251,089.89 for the purchase of transformers and other materials for development of Lee Creek Estates, a residential subd...

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Sexual Assault Awareness Glow Stick Walk is April 3

March 16, 2023

The Sequoyah County CCR/SART (Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Response Team) will hold its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Glow Stick Walk on April 3. The event will start at 7:30 p.m. at the pavilio...

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Just Folks

Chris Sheridan

By Lynn McCulley Staff Writer

March 16, 2023

Just Folks Chris Sheridan of the Brushy community says the best thing about living in Sequoyah County are the people, even those he supervises daily as the Sequoyah County Inmate Work Crew supervisor....

Lifestyle

A Few of My Favorite Things

By A Few of My Favorite Things Katina Holland Special to Your TIMES

March 16, 2023

Sauce It UpMarch is Sauce Month designed to celebrate all things saucy! In honor of this, I made sauces this week! I actually prefer making my own things as much as possible. It’s so nice to be able t...

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Board of Education, Municipal candidates will vie for office in April 4 election

Early voting begins March 30

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

March 16, 2023

Sequoyah County voters will go to the polls to decide who will represent area schools and towns in the Board of Education General Election and Municipal General Election, set for Tuesday, April 4. In ...

Cowboys Set for 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Tulsa

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OSU WRESTLING

Cowboys Set for 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Tulsa

By Okstate.com

March 16, 2023

The Basics The No. 7 Oklahoma State wrestling team (14-3 overall; 8-1 Big 12) serves as host to the 2023 NCAA Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a full lineup wrestling at the tournament for the f...

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Sooners shut out South Dakota State

By Soonersports.com

March 16, 2023

NORMAN — On a rare Monday evening game at Marita Hynes Field, No. 1 Oklahoma made quick work of South Dakota State, run-ruling the Jackrabbits 8-0 in five innings. The Sooners (21-1) started hot off t...

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While the spring turkey is still a month away

March 16, 2023

While the spring turkey is still a month away, several friends of mine say the toms have been quite vocal, gobbling their heads off in several areas across the state.In an effort to curb population de...

Lifestyle

Fry Sauce

March 16, 2023

1 cup mayonnaise ¼-½ cup barbecue sauce, to taste 1 Tbsp. sriracha, more or less to taste ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 tsp. paprika In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, barbecue sauce and srirach...