Wildfires scorch Sequoyah County

The Salt Creek Fire, which has scorched more than 1,600 acres in northeastern Sequoyah County and southeastern Adair County, is about 60% contained since it began Tuesday, according to officials at the scene.

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Our old houses

Sallisaw’s architectural lineage traced

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

March 27, 2025

Who needs Bob Vila when you’ve got Earl Strebeck? Vila was the iconic host for the syndicated television show “This Old House,” as well as two similar iterations that appreciated the heritage of histo...

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New rural water district approved

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

March 27, 2025

An eighth rural water district has been approved for Sequoyah County. Sequoyah County Water Association, which serves customers in Vian and other areas, was happy operating as a water association and ...

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Sallisaw man sentenced to 77 months in prison

March 27, 2025

MUSKOGEE – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma says Devon Ray Gillispie, 33, of Sallisaw, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for one count of felon in possession of ammun...

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Election is Tuesday for county towns, schools

March 27, 2025

Roland voters will elect three members to the town council on Tuesday, as well as board members for several school districts. Those on Tuesday’s ballot are: Braggs Public Schools Board member — Office...

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Awareness events set for Sexual Assault, Child Abuse month

March 27, 2025

April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). In support of the victims/survivors of this violent crime, the Sequoyah County Coordinated Community Response/Sexual Assault Response Team...