GOP favors Rogers, Mullin, Stitt; Democrats choose Hofmeister, Horn

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July 6, 2022

According to Sequoyah County Election Board officials, there were “roughly” 4,000 voters from the county who turned out for last Tuesday’s Special/Primary Election resulting in the reelection of the current District 3 Commissioner and run-offs for state and other seats to follow after certification on Friday.

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Couple honors Trump with Purple Heart

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

October 1, 2024

A Muldrow couple decided to honor former President Donald J. Trump by presenting him with a Purple Heart for his courage and bravery during this election season. Nola E. Howard Yasinosky, and her husb...

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Animal Control supervisor charged with animal cruelty

After dog is discovered dead in town facility

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

October 1, 2024

The town of Roland’s Animal Control Supervisor, Kayla Barnes, 32, of Alma, Ark., has been charged with felony animal cruelty after a husky was reportedly discovered dead in a town facility. A warrant ...

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Roland Schools holds special meeting

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

October 1, 2024

Roland Public Schools’ Board of Education held a special meeting on Sept. 18 where they approved policies and plans, along with the school’s estimate of needs. The board convened at 11 a.m. where they...

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Man trespassed from business found to be sex offender

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

October 1, 2024

A Sallisaw man who was found to be staying in a storage shed at a local business and then trespassed from the property, is charged after failing to register as a sex offender. Micah Albertson, 26, was...

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Muldrow’s Old Settlers Day is Saturday

October 1, 2024

The Muldrow Lions Club is sponsoring Old Settlers Day in the Muldrow Park, beginning at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 5. There will be food and various items for sale.

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Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

October 1, 2024

The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office reported last week that there have been reports of several residents receiving phone calls from an individual claiming to be Deputy Petree, with the sheriff ’s of...

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Voter registration deadline approaching

October 1, 2024

The last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election is Oct. 11, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osborn says. Osborn says persons ...

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Experience authentic Native art at Cherokee Art Market Oct. 12-13

October 1, 2024

Enjoy a weekend immersed in authentic Native art as Cherokee Art Market returns to Hard Rock Tulsa Oct. 12-13. At one of the largest Native American art markets in the state, guests will enjoy the wor...

Obituaries

Peggy Jean Jordan Richards

October 1, 2024

July 20, 1933 – Sept. 23, 2024 Funeral services for Peggy Jean Jordan Richards, 91, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Roland. Burial followed at R...

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Beverly Falkner

October 1, 2024

June 14, 1948 – Sept. 19, 2024 Beverly Falkner, 76, of Roland, died on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Roland. She was born on June 14, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Bill Junior Dyer and Margaret Louise ...

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Rick Pendergrass

October 1, 2024

June 27, 1953 – Sept. 21, 2024 Funeral services for Rick Pendergrass, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow. Burial followed...