In early 2023, Michelle Johnson, accompanied by her husband Josh and their two children, made the significant decision to uproot their lives in Texas and start afresh in Vian. They were drawn to a pro...

There may be those unfamiliar with Sallisaw Main Street and what the non-profit organization really does. More likely, however, is that they just may not realize they’ve reaped the benefits of Sallisa...

The agenda for the Sequoyah County Commissioners weekly meeting was so compelling Monday that wild horses couldn’t drag the commissioners away. Actually, most of the agenda was about the county’s wild...

A two-vehicle collision on the Muskogee Turnpike on March 14, about seven miles south of Muskogee, has resulted in injuries to one of the occupants of one of the vehicles. The vehicles were identified...

A felony warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Muldrow man after he reportedly fired a shot at a stray dog and was later found to be on probation. Christopher D. Laster, 43, was charged on Febru...

Former Sequoyah County resident Tracy A. Mannon, 51, of Wilburton, has been charged with first-degree murder in the brutal stabbing death of her mother, Linda Barnes. Mannon, who is currently in triba...

Barry Orendorff, Rural Water District 3 chairman of the board, has announced the retirement of Michael Shupert, business manager for RWD #3. Shupert has been at the helm of RWD #3 for over 19 years. “...

If you’re one of those impatient with what you believe to be the lethargic pace of Sallisaw’s business and residential growth, to be quite frank, Mayor Ernie Martens doesn’t want to hear about it. Bec...

The long-awaited, critically needed expansion of Sallisaw’s Solid Waste Landfill Facility has been given the green light. The Sallisaw Municipal Authority at its monthly meeting on Monday awarded a bi...

It’s not terribly unusual for Oklahoma motorists to encounter wildlife on Sooner highways, especially in rural areas. Deer, possums, raccoons, armadillos and, unfortunately, wayward pets become casual...

With so many concerned about inflation and making ends meet, there are very few concerns about Sallisaw’s budget. In a nutshell, the city’s “numbers are looking good,” Finance Director Robin Haggard t...

Spring cleaning is not limited to households. For Sequoyah County Commissioners Ray Watts, in District 1, and Beau Burlison, in District 2, their crews are doing some spring cleaning of their own. At ...

At 5 feet tall, Roland resident and large animal vet Cara White may look lady-like, but those who know her say she is the toughest “guy” around. Originally hailing from Invercargill, New Zealand, Whit...

Thursday is Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). Why is it Thursday? Because 3.14 are the first digits of pi, and March 14 is 3/14. (It’s like Star Wars Day, which is Ma...

Dana Stites, assistant jail administrator for the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office, knows there may be those who are in awe of her work ethic and devotion to her job. It’s part of her DNA. She doesn’t...

Sequoyah County Undersheriff Charles House believes an intruder at the Sequoyah County Courthouse will soon be in custody, he assured Sequoyah County Commissioners on Monday. The elusive perpetrator, ...

A Sallisaw man received a $15,000 bond and is scheduled to appear for an April 10 felony disposition docket after being charged with lewd molestation last month in Sequoyah County District Court. Josh...

Sequoyah County Rural Fire Protection District #1 (RFPD1) was recently notified that of the 150 applicants for the CHEMTREC HELP Award, RFPD1 was one of five recipients, and the first fire department ...

Monte Madewell, Indian Capital Technology Center board president who is running for re-election, recently spoke to the Sequoyah County Democratic Party. Joining Madewell for the event were A.J. Hensha...

The Sallisaw Police Department will be conducting speed and traffic enforcement on all of Redwood Ave. and surrounding residential areas from March 13-20.