Peach Passion

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

Peaches are a favorite in my family. They are Mom’s favorite. Dad likes them, but not as much as his pears. They are Skip’s favorite and Adrian likes them as well. Me, not so much, but I often make things I am not fond of so I figured it was about time to make a column for this fragrant fruit.

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Looking back at 2024, the year in review

December 26, 2024

Looking back on the year that was, Sallisaw and Sequoyah County were witness to a wide range of happenings. 2024 had something for just about everyone, from the push by disgruntled citizens to oust Sa...

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Ward sentenced to 10 years in prison for federal drug crime

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 26, 2024

A Vian man has been sentenced to 120 months in a designated United States Bureau of Prisons facility on a charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Robert “Bob” C. Ward, 69, w...

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Gore man dies in accident

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

December 26, 2024

A Gore man was pronounced deceased on Dec. 23 following a traffic accident in Muskogee County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Christopher Rochell reported the collision took place just before 7 a.m. ...

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Martinez family

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

December 26, 2024

For the Martinez family, this Christmas is one of firsts — first Christmas in Vian, first winter in Oklahoma, and hopefully, their first white Christmas together. After moving from Arizona to Sequoyah...

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Green is Kindness Award recipient

December 26, 2024

Liberty Public School Kindness Award recipient for the week of Nov. 11-15 was Ollie Green.

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Eastside Elementary announces honor roll

All A’s

December 26, 2024

Eastside Elementary recently released the names of the students on the “All A’s” and “A’s and B’s” Honor Roll for the first semester of the 202425 school year. Third Grade Spencer Agent, Brenlee Colem...