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Main, news
February 18, 2025
Candidates file for municipal offices
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

Several individuals submitted their Declarations of Candidacy for municipal offices in Sequoyah County during the filing period, Feb. 3-5. The Municipal General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 1.

Declarations of Candidacy were accepted for the following offices:

• Town of Gore, Ward 2 (four-year term): Shawn L. Cowart, 48, Gore and Robin Henry, 63, Gore.

• Town of Gore, Ward 4 (four-year term): Joni Couch, 46, Gore.

• Town of Gore, Ward 5 (two-year term unexpired): Randy Foley, 55, Gore.

• Town of Muldrow, Ward 1 (two-year term unexpired): Russell Davis, 71, Muldrow; Luke Cox, 43, Muldrow; and Shawn Hope, 50, Muldrow.

• Town of Muldrow, Ward 2 (four-year term): Carlos Martin, 36, Muldrow and Stephen Michael, 73, Muldrow.

• Town of Muldrow, Ward 4 (four-year term): Catherine Jones, 81, Muldrow.

• Town of Muldrow, Clerk/ Treasurer (four-year term): Larry Edwards, 74, Muldrow.

• Town of Paradise Hill, Board of Trustee seat (two-year unexpired term): Brian Smith, 65, Gore.

• Town of Paradise Hill, Three Board of Trustee seats (four-year terms): Carol Heinen, 63, Gore; Dan Heinen, 71, Gore; and Scot M. Davis, 59, Paradise Hill.

• Town of Paradise Hill, Clerk/Treasurer (four-year term): Tomi Storm, 61, Gore.

• Town of Roland, Ward 1 (two-year unexpired term): Andrea Byrd, 47, Roland and Fran Whitsitt, 75, Roland.

• Town of Roland, Ward 2 (four-year term): Angela McCormick, 41, Roland; Jason L. Riggs, 52, Roland; and Lyle Parman, 55, Roland.

• Town of Roland, Ward 4 (four-year term): Dean Myers, 58, Roland and Jerrad Myers, 41, Roland.

• Town of Vian, Two Board of Trustee seats (four-year terms): Shane Kolbe, 38, Vian and Dennis Fletcher, 49, Vian.

• Town of Vian, Clerk/ Treasurer (four-year term): Jennifer Sissom, 52, Vian.

MCCO, Toys for Tots bring joy to students
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MCCO, Toys for Tots bring joy to students
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
December 30, 2025
The holiday season was made brighter for students and families across the Muldrow area thanks to a largescale community effort led by the Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) in partnership ...
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Friday collision remains under investigation
Involving Muldrow man, two passengers
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR 
December 30, 2025
A Muldrow man was injured in a single-vehicle collision Friday evening in rural Sequoyah County, according to a collision report issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The crash occurred just before...
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Senior freeze valuation amount increase seen as ‘a good thing’
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER 
December 30, 2025
The gross household income limit for seniors who own property in Sequoyah County has been increased to $80,600 for the 2026 tax year, County Assessor Brandy Allen (previously Dobbs) reported recently....
Sharing with others in the community
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Sharing with others in the community
December 30, 2025
Over the past few weeks, Moffett Public School students have been collecting blankets, pillows, fuzzy socks, and arts and craft activities to share with others in the community. Last week, fourth grad...
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Downed cable closes I-40 for over two hours
December 30, 2025
All eastbound lanes of I-40 near mile marker 330 in Sequoyah County were shut down early last Sunday after a cable fell into the roadway and was struck by multiple vehicles, authorities said. Accordin...
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Gans Schools provide holiday food boxes
December 30, 2025
Thanks to the generosity of community donors and volunteers, Gans Public Schools was once again able to support local families during the holiday season. Following the success of Thanksgiving food box...
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Supporters of an effort to gradually eliminate property taxes have withdrawn and refiled their initiative petition. Mike Reynolds, a former Republican House member and proponent, said the measure was ...
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Hardin responds to federal court order affecting poultry farmers
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Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell, responded to a federal court order issued on Dec. 26 that placed new restrictions on poultry litter use in the Illinois River watershed, a decision he said could have de...
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Poteau physician agrees to pay, resolving allegations of CS Act violations
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Free genealogy class
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Muldrow Public Library offers a free First Thursday Genealogy class at 1 p.m., the first Thursday of every month at the library. The library is located at 711 W. Shawntel Smith Blvd. and can be reache...
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Over 300 children came out last week for Santa pictures at the Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO), according to MCCO Director Tashaa Harris. Harris said some kids absolutely loved the Grin...
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