Meetings scheduled to educate voters about county lodging tax

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

When Sequoyah County voters go to the polls February 11 to decide whether the county can start collecting an “only pay if you stay” lodging tax from those who rent short-term vacation properties, county commissioners want to make sure voters know everything they need to know before they approve the revenue-generating provision.

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Mayberry’s story featured in second book

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By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 23, 2025

Christian Mayberry, 27, is sharing his remarkable journey of survival and recovery in a second book, “Fit 2 Fight,” which follows his near-fatal ATV accident that occurred 11 years ago. Christian’s mi...

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County commissioners approve declaring equipment as surplus

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 23, 2025

As is often the case when Christmas decorations are taken down and stored away until next year, it’s a prime opportunity for additional tidying up. While the yuletide adornments have long been stowed,...

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Samantha Miller

By JACOB BOWLING STAFF WRITER

January 23, 2025

Just outside Gore, Samantha Miller wakes up every morning to a chorus of tiny yips and yaps. For her, that sound is music—an affirmation of the life she’s chosen. Miller runs a small kennel where she ...

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Roland man pleads guilty to federal drug crime

January 23, 2025

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Christopher R. Amundson, 38, of Roland, has entered a guilty plea to one count of possession with intent to ...

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BRUSHY WRESTLING CLUB

Brushy Wrestling Club members earn medals at Locust Grove, Bristow

By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR

January 23, 2025

The Brushy Wrestling Club had members place at two weekend tournaments on Saturday. At the 2025 John Cowan Memorial Tournament in Locust Grove, Rylan Henry won two titles as he was the champion in the...