Fishing Report for September 21, 2022

By News Staff

FORT GIBSON: September 19. Elevation is 2 ft. below normal, water temperature 80°F and clear. (USACE Lake Level) Bluegill and green sunfish good on crickets, grass hoppers, grubs, and PowerBait around docks, main lake, and standing timber. Blue and channel catfish fair on live bait, shad, and shrimp below the dam, main lake, and river channel. White bass fair on grubs, in-line spinnerbaits, jigs, and sassy shad below the dam. Report submitted by Ben Haff, game warden stationed in Wagoner Cou...

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City will buy $12 million bond to shore up hospital finances

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 24, 2024

Northeastern Health System Sequoyah received an early Christmas present last week, but won’t be able to open it until about Valentine’s Day. But that’s OK with hospital board chairman Todd Martin and ...

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Sheriff’s salary established, formula added to determine total compensation amount

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 24, 2024

When Sequoyah County Commissioners earlier this month approved a special apportionment for stipends to be paid to the sheriff’s office employees, conspicuously missing from those designated to receive...

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VISTA steps up for Angel Tree

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 24, 2024

Especially at this time of year, it’s not difficult to envision the glory of the Lord that shepherds witnessed as they were abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. The angel tha...

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Drug trafficking investigation yields 22 arrests

December 24, 2024

Earlier this month, agents with the District 27 Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force (DTF) were informed of drug trafficking taking place in eastern Sequoyah County, according to a press release issued ...

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Christmas Price Index increases 5.4%, significantly more than U.S. Consumer Price Index

December 24, 2024

PITTSBURGH — National inflation levels may be on the decline, but when it comes to True Loves’ gifts, the price of decking the halls keeps rising. Now in its 41st year, PNC Bank’s annual Christmas Pri...

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Stolen property returned to owner

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 24, 2024

A loaded gooseneck trailer has been returned to its rightful owner east of Vian following an investigation by authorities. Frankie L. Jones, 59, was arrested on Dec. 18 and charged with felony grand l...