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Candidates file for county Board of Education seats

Along with City of Sallisaw police chief, mayor

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

December 9, 2025

Several candidates filed for a Declaration of Candidacy at the Sequoyah County Election Board last week for the upcoming Sequoyah County Board of Education/City of Sallisaw races, which are scheduled ...

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Holiday drive launched for local students

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

December 9, 2025

A group of Sequoyah County women who are wanting to ensure local children have a brighter holiday season are asking the community to pitch in and help. The women are asking for donations of new toys (...

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Keeping the language alive

Community gathers for Cherokee class at MCCO

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

December 9, 2025

On Monday evenings in Muldrow, the lights inside the Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) glow a little brighter—not just from the overhead fixtures, but from the energy of a growing group d...

Obituaries

Harold Willis Lasiter

December 9, 2025

Aug. 24, 1954 – Nov. 29, 2025 Memorial services for Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Harold Willis Lasiter, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in...

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Tribe’s Chief, Deputy Chief propose ‘Opportunity Zones’ during TERO Banquet

Two local Indian-owned businesses awarded

December 9, 2025

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Bryan Warner recently proposed a plan to target more small business capital to low income and high poverty areas of the tribe’s 7,000 square mile reservation and surrounding counties. Chief Hoskin first announced the concept of “opportunity zones” at his State of the Nation address on August 30 in Tahlequah. Chief Hoskin provided mo...

Main, news

Candidates file for county Board of Education seats

Along with City of Sallisaw police chief, mayor

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

December 9, 2025

Main, news

Holiday drive launched for local students

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

December 9, 2025

Main, news

Keeping the language alive

Community gathers for Cherokee class at MCCO

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

December 9, 2025

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Roland Police accepting donations

December 9, 2025

As the cold weather moves in, the Roland Police Department is asking the community to come together and help keep local kids warm this winter season. The department is collecting new and gently used j...

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Red Cross urges holiday decorating safety to prevent home fires

December 9, 2025

Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Oklahom...

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Gans FFA competes

December 9, 2025

SUBMITTED Gans FFA recently competed in the Leflore Wildlife Management Competition held at Poteau on Wednesday, December 3rd. Gans finished 3rd Overall Team in the Jr. Competition. Team Members (Left...

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CN welcomes the holidays with events throughout December

December 9, 2025

Join Cherokee Nation in welcoming the holidays with special events throughout December. In Vinita, the tribe is hosting its first-ever holiday market on Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Cherokee Nat...

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SNAP cuts contributed to evictions across Oklahoma

By JAKE RAMSEY OK WATCH

December 9, 2025

Kori Petty fell behind on her rent during the government shutdown and found herself in eviction court Thanksgiving week. Petty was on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and during the shut...

Sports

Central football duo to play in Native American Football Game

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

December 9, 2025

While the Central Tigers missed out just barely on having a Week 11 Class A, Division II playoff game, two members of the team will get one more game under their belts as Central Tigers. Central Tiger...

Sports

Muldrow basketball teams sweep Stilwell in season openers

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

December 9, 2025

The 2025-26 high school basketball season got underway for Muldrow High School in fine fashion as both the Lady Bulldogs and the ’Dogs defeated NOAA Conference rival Stilwell on Friday night at Roger ...

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Roland Runnin’ Rangers off to 2-0 start; Lady Rangers split opening-week games

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

December 9, 2025

The Roland Runnin’ Rangers basketball team opened the season with two wins last week, winning the season opener 63-57 over the Sequoyah-Tahlequah Indians on Dec. 2 at the Ranger Dome, then winning the...

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Brushy Wrestling Club members do well at Black Diamond Classic

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

December 9, 2025

Several Brushy Wrestling Club members placed at last Saturday’s Black Diamond Classic, which took place at Sallisaw High School’s Paul Post Field House. Abel Glover won two titles, the 76-pound title ...

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Angel Tree donations accepted for veterans

December 9, 2025

A Christmas Angel Tree is available for veterans living at the Sallisaw Veterans Center. Trees are located in the lobby at the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Wheeler Avenue, and at the Sallisaw ...

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Roland Youth League Wrestling members do well in Sallisaw, Poteau tournaments

By DAVID SEELEY Sports Editor

December 9, 2025

Roland Youth League Wrestling saw several members do well over the last two tournaments. In last Saturday’s Black Diamond Classic at Sallisaw High School’s Paul Post Field House, Kacen Copeland won th...

Lifestyle

Speech and Debate team has success

December 2, 2025

The Muldrow Public School Speech and Debate team competed in their first tournament last weekend at Tahlequah Sequoyah. They kicked off the year with great success and walked away with several medals....

Lifestyle

Moffett Wildcat Thanksgiving magic

December 2, 2025

Moffett School wishes to thank their amazing Wildcat cafeteria staff, who have outdone themselves once again by cooking up the most fabulous Thanksgiving dinner, filling the school with warmth and lov...

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Library displaying Native American art collection

December 2, 2025

Blake Stewart, Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library clerk, is sharing an art collection at the library featuring his own work and the works of other Native American citizens of various tribes. This display ...

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Liberty September STAR students

November 25, 2025

(left) Liberty Public School September STAR students of the month were (front row, from left) Cade Bentley, Cypress Goss, Raelyn Ross, Reagan Robertson and Eliza Garcia. Back row (from left), Kaydence...

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Caroline is Liberty Elementary B&G Club Member of the Month

November 25, 2025

Caroline Jenkins has been chosen as the October Member of the Month for the Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Liberty Elementary Unit. She is the daughter of Tiffany and Steven Jenkins. She was se...

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Colton is Central B&G Club Member of the Month

November 25, 2025

Colton Watts has been chosen as the October Member of the Month for the Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Central Unit. He is the son of Amanda Renfro and CJ Watts. Colton was selected because he ...

Obituaries

Harold Willis Lasiter

December 9, 2025

Obituaries

Marion Louis Owens

December 9, 2025

Feb. 5, 1939 – Dec. 1, 2025 Funeral services for Marion Louis “M.L.” Owens, 86, of Muldrow, was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Muldrow Memory Gardens...

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Bertha Lea Barnes Farmer

December 9, 2025

Dec. 4, 1947 – Dec. 3, 2025 Funeral services for Bertha Lea (Barnes) Farmer, 77, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at Vision of The Way in Roland. Burial will follow at Northview Cemete...

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William Lee ‘Bill’ Farkas

December 9, 2025

Oct. 27, 1942 – Nov. 25, 2025 Funeral services for William Lee “Bill” Farkas, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Muldrow. Burial was at Mitche...

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Russell Edward ‘Russ’ Heiner Jr.

December 9, 2025

Sept. 24, 1953 – Nov. 28, 2025 Funeral services for Russell Edward “Russ” Heiner, Jr., 72, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow. Burial fol...