Tina Sparkman

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

For most people, entering one’s golden years brings the prospect of slowing down, relaxing and taking time for oneself - usually after a lifetime of hard work. Many eagerly anticipate this time to metaphorically take a deep breath and focus on pursuits neglected during their working years.

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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...