Quilts of Valor awarded to veterans

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November 19, 2025

A Quilts of Valor awards ceremony was held at Indian Capital Technology Center in Sallisaw on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Eleven veterans were recognized and awarded a Quilt of Valor for their service to our country, with assistance from Kozie Quilters. Family, friends and others were present to witness the very meaningful ceremony. Veterans included (front row, from left) Gerald Buckner, James Cheater, Jerry Speir, Randy Folks and Barney Girdner. Back row (from left), Bonnie Morris, Mary Fernandez, Brandon Nielsen, Lee Taylor, Ronnie Murphy and Dale Snyder. With respect, honor and gratitude, the Kozie Quilters said they thank the veterans for their bravery, commitment and service to the United States of America.

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Evelynn McCormack

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April 1, 1934 – Nov. 12, 2025 McClain. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. She married Millard W. McCormack on July 31, 1953. In 1979, they moved to Sallisaw and purchased the Sears Catalog Store, s...

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Vian Choir performs at Sallisaw VA Center

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The Vian Choir was invited to perform at the VA Center in Sallisaw for Veterans Day. Pictured (from left) is Eva Lee, Delilah Wolfe, Liz Fuller, Aaliyah Bailey, Chanley Wead, Zayda Hunt, Kilyn Walker,...

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Cherokee Nation honors Cookson veteran in meeting

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The Cherokee Nation honored four Cherokee veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during council meetings. Michael Lee Shephard of Cookson was recognized during the November Council meeting. Shephard jo...

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Maison is Member of the Month

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Maison Kennedy has been named the October Member of the Month for the Boys & Girls Club, Vian Unit. She is the daughter of Billie and Derek Kennedy. She was selected for being a focused and responsibl...

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Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative announces 2026 Youth Tour Competition

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Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative (CHEC) is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Tour competition, offering local high school juniors the chance to earn scholarships and an unforge...

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An electrical connection

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Webbers Falls Public School seventh and eighth grade GT students recently took a field trip to the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives, which held an entrepreneur competition and electrical ...

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CN Foundation opens scholarship application window

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Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. The nonprofit organization awarded more than $500,000 last y...

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By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore

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Johnson loves her life in Vian

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

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For Jessica Johnson, life in Sequoyah County feels like a breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively. A native of Illinois and a 2006 graduate of United Township High School, Johnson traded the fa...