Local trainer gets 5th series win in Mister Lewie Memorial

Painted Turnpike to be inducted into the track’s Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame

By RICHARD LINIHAN REMINGTON PARK

OKLAHOMA CITY — Trainer Matt Whitekiller of Sallisaw continued his dominance in the Mister Lewie Memorial on Saturday night at Remington Park, winning with Livewires Turnpike for the second year in a row, and winning the race for the fifth time in the past eight years.

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Thunder Tame T-Wolves

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January 2, 2025

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December 31, 2024

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A-F grades released for public schools

State grades improve, but rates altered

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

December 31, 2024

Oklahoma recently released its annual A-F State Report Cards of school performance, claiming public schools are “turning the corner toward sustained academic excellence” despite few signs of improveme...

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A-F grades released for public schools

Area schools have room for improvement

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

December 31, 2024

The day reports card come out at school is often rife with anxiety for students. Did I do as well as I think I did? In areas with room for improvement, did I succeed? Students aren’t the only ones who...

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Pet calendar benefits local shelters, rescues in big way

December 31, 2024

The annual Sequoyah County Times Pet Calendar Contest benefitted four county animal rescues in a big way, and was received with great participation and excitement by folks across the county. “Sallisaw...

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Senate wants to limit virtual school days

By NURIA MARTINEZ-KEEL OKLAHOMA VOICE

December 31, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma Senate bill that would curtail school districts’ use of virtual instruction days is expected to make a comeback in the 2025 Legislative Session. The bill would forbid publi...