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May 27, 2020

Many Americans think of Memorial Day as a day off of work and an excuse to enjoy a long weekend marking the beginning of summer. But it is much more than just another holiday. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance where we honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our country.

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Voter registration deadline is Oct. 11

October 2, 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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High-speed chase ends in crash, arrest

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 2, 2024

A high-speed motorcycle chase that occurred in Sallisaw on Sept. 3 ended with a crash and an arrest, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Sequoyah County District Court. Sequoyah County Sh...

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Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 2, 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 sher-iff ’s o...

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Vian Trustees approve initiatives, accept resignations

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 2, 2024

The Vian Board of Trustees convened on September 16 for its regular monthly meeting, approving new projects and other items impacting the community. In personnel updates, the trustees welcomed David G...

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Deputy critically injured while directing traffic on I-40

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 2, 2024

A Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s deputy was critically injured Thursday night while directing traffic at the scene of a fatal accident on Interstate-40, just a few miles west of Vian. Deputy Duwaine Chase...

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Gore approves new officers, infrastructure upgrades

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 2, 2024

In its regular monthly meeting held on Sept. 17, the Town of Gore’s Board of Trustees made significant decisions aimed at improving local infrastructure and community safety. One major highlight of th...

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Vian’s 7th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street is Saturday

October 2, 2024

Vian’s 7th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street will be held this Saturday in downtown Vian featuring a car show, burnout competition, a cornhole tournament, live music and good food. Car show registration...

Obituaries

Diane Cantrell

October 2, 2024

March 11, 1953 – Sept. 20, 2024 Diane Cantrell, 71, of Tulsa, died on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Muskogee. She was born on March 11, 1953, in Tulsa to Boyd Turner Woolridge Jr. and Mildred Pauline (Jo...

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Peyton Allison Connelly

October 2, 2024

Sept. 18, 2024 – Sept. 20, 2024 Funeral services for Peyton Allison Connelly were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at the Trinity Holiness Church in Vian, under the direction of Forever Mem...

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Peggy Jean Jordan Richards

October 2, 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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Teresa Loretta Cossey

October 2, 2024

Nov. 4, 1943 – Sept. 21, 2024 Teresa Loretta Cossey, 80, of Gore, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Gore. She was born on Nov. 4, 1943, in Palmdale, Calif., to James Wright and Amy Lorene (S...