Concrete work nears completion

Concrete work was nearing completion between Town Hall and the Vian Police Department on Friday as workers poured concrete to the back portion of the alleyway, making a smoother platform for motorists to travel through. Vian Town Administrator Keith Boshers said the town is happy that the community and corporate sponsors are working together to make Vian a better place to live, visit and drive through.

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As voting begins, officials ‘expecting large numbers’

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

October 29, 2024

While early in-person voting has been going on in many states for more than a month, Oklahoma begins early voting today, which continues through Saturday, just six days before Election Day on Tuesday....

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County will continue to evaluate assessor

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

October 29, 2024

A 109-minute executive session Monday — the third time since August 12 that a closed-door meeting was on the agenda regarding the county assessor — wasn’t enough for Sequoyah County Commissioners to r...

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Search continues for city manager

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

October 29, 2024

As far as Sallisaw Mayor Ernie Martens is concerned, slow and steady wins the race. The search for a successor to Keith Skelton, who resigned as city manager in June, has progressed at a snail’s pace ...

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Roland Police offering $15,000 reward about bomb threats

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

October 29, 2024

The Roland Police Department is now offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and successful prosecution of the individual(s) involved in the recent bomb threats to Roland ...

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Local women embrace life and laughter with the Sassy Scarlett O’Hatters

Women host Red Hat costume party on Oct. 25

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

October 29, 2024

In a world often overshadowed by responsibilities and the pressures of daily life, a vibrant group of women is redefining what it means to enter their Fabulous Fifties and beyond. The Sassy Scarlett O...

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Roland football homecoming crowns queen

October 29, 2024

The 2024 Roland football homecoming ceremony took place prior to the district home game against Hugo on Friday night at Ranger Stadium. Queen Haven Freeman was escorted by kings Derrick Allen and Cash...