Webbers Falls hosting Bingo

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September 17, 2025

The comminity is invited to play Bingo at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, at the Freedom Hall Event Center in Webbers Falls. Cost is $20 to play, with limited concession items available for purchase.

The event center is located at 105 E. Commercial Street.

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Crime rates drop sharply across District 27 counties

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

September 17, 2025

Crime rates have fallen dramatically across District 27 over the past eight years, according to the latest data from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investi...

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Fireworks explosion survivor returns home from hospital

By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

September 17, 2025

Brad Lewallen, the firefighter who suffered severe burns in the July 2 fireworks explosion and fire July 2 at the Choctaw Nation capital grounds in Tuskahoma, was expected to return home to Cherokee C...

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Quinton: A life full of adventure and memories

By JADE PHILLIPS INTERN

September 17, 2025

Don Quinton, 84, has lived in Vian just about his entire life. Born in a log cabin not far from town, Quinton grew up with his mother and nine siblings, which included five brothers and four sisters. ...

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Ritter family reunion set for Sept. 27

September 17, 2025

The annual Ritter family reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, at the Blackgum Community Building, located at 449458 OK-100. This marks at least 33 years of reunions f...

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Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition seeks submissions

September 17, 2025

Native students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to submit their artwork for consideration in this year’s Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition, held virtually. Artists will compete for $2,500 within two...

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CASC reports strong enrollment growth for fall

September 17, 2025

Carl Albert State College (CASC) is proud to announce a significant increase in enrollment for the Fall 2025 semester, reflecting the college’s ongoing commitment to accessible, affordable, and highqu...

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Gore 4-H and Cloverbuds compete

September 17, 2025

A big thank you to all of Gore’s 4-H’ers who participated in the Sequoyah County Fair this past week. From Cupcake Wars to the livestock show, you represented Gore 4-H well. School administration said...

Obituaries

Angela Smith McPhail

September 17, 2025

March 1, 1965 – Sept. 11, 2025 Funeral services for Angela (Smith) McPhail, 60, of Blue Mouse community, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at the Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow. ...

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JoeAnn Smith Waters

September 17, 2025

Oct. 28, 1939 – Sept. 5, 2025 Memorial services for JoeAnn (Smith) Waters, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Mrs. Waters was b...

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Donald Jack Keck

September 17, 2025

July 30, 1954 – Sept. 3, 2025 Memorial services for Donald Jack Keck, 71, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian under the direction of A...

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Melissa Diane Chapman

September 17, 2025

March 28, 1959 – Sept. 4, 2025 Memorial services for Melissa Diane Chapman, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland. Cremation is under...