Springwater retires from GVFD - Eastern Times Register

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January 20, 2026

Springwater retires from GVFD

The Gans Volunteer Fire Department recently held their end of the year dinner for their firemen and board. This dinner was also a retirement dinner for Judy Springwater. The department wishes to thank Judy for her 32 years of service to the department and community. They also wish to thank Shad’s Catfish Hole for having them and taking such good care of them.

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Muldrow School Board approves audit, lighting contract

Honors site Teachers of the Year

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

January 20, 2026

The Muldrow Public School Board of Education met on Jan. 12, approving the district’s annual audit, awarding a contract for sports field lighting improvements and recognizing educators during a regula...

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Harris named director for emergency management

By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER For Todd Harris, he?s hop-ing the third time is the pro-verbial

January 20, 2026

charm. So are the Sequoyah County Commissioners. After declining two opportunities in as many years to pursue the position of director for the emergency management office, Harris finally gave it a sho...

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Administrative contracts, land purchase top Roland School Board meeting

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

January 20, 2026

The Roland Board of Education approved multiple administrative contracts, discussed ongoing bond projects and authorized the purchase of additional district property during its regular meeting on Jan....

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Edwards: A life full of love and experiences

By JADE PHILLIPS SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER

January 20, 2026

Bessie Edwards, 97, of Muldrow, said she has lived in Sequoyah County for a very long time. “I spent my youth in Middle Ridge and went to school there,” Edwards recalled. “And later, to high school at...

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Mary elected JA Biztown Mayor

January 20, 2026

Muldrow Middle School sixth grade students recently took a trip to JA Biztown. There was a town meeting held, where the mayoral candidates gave a speech and then elected a mayor. Congratulations goes ...

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In-person assistance available for ad valorem exemption filing

January 20, 2026

The Sequoyah County ad valorem exemption filing period is now open, and the county assessor’s office is providing in-person assistance at five county locations to help with filling and answer question...

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MCCO exploring potential farmers market

January 20, 2026

The Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) is exploring the idea of starting a local farmers market, and would love to see if there is interest from vendors in our area. If you sell fresh prod...

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ODOC seizes millions in contraband during 2025

January 20, 2026

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) seized millions of dollars in contraband during 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to protect staff, inmates and the public and to disrupt illegal activity i...

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Cherokee Nation to offer free tax prep service

January 20, 2026

The Cherokee Nation is once again offering its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help eligible families file their 2025 state and federal income tax forms for free. The VITA program ha...

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Applications now open for 76th OHP Academy

Apply between now and March 31

January 20, 2026

Applications are now open for the upcoming Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP)’s 76th Academy. Those interested can apply between now and March 31. The academy will start on Sept. 14 where attendees will fi...

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Construction begins on annex

January 20, 2026

Dirtwork got underway last week for the site of the new Sequoyah County Courthouse Annex, at the southeast corner of Chickasaw Avenue and Elm Street in Sallisaw. It was almost 14 months ago that the f...