Help send Cru and Ty to the World Baseball Classic

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April 29, 2026

An Indian taco dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Sallisaw Masonic Lodge to help cover travel, tournament fees, gear and other expenses for Cru and Ty Rutherford, representing Team Native America.

The dinner, sponsored by the Sallisaw Masonic Lodge, is $10 and consists of an Indian taco, drink and a dessert. Pre-orders and delivery optional. Delivery limited to three orders or more, payment due at the time of ordering. Pre-orders are due by April 29.

The Lodge is located at 109 E Redwood in Sallisaw.

For more info or to order, contact BR Rutherford at 918-315-8600.

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A winning design

April 29, 2026

Mrs. Smith’s seventh graders at Gore Public Schools completed an engineering design project, building oil derricks out of straws, tape and paper clips. The winning design was completed by Kennedy Duke...

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Become a master gardener

April 29, 2026

Are you interested in becoming a master gardener? Join OSU Sequoyah County Extension for a planning meeting at 5:30 p.m. on May 5, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds to learn more about the program, e...

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100 AR points earned

April 29, 2026

Gore Public Schools wishes to congratulate Tripp Smith (left) and Kaylee Summerlin (right), who earned 100 AR points for the third nine weeks. As a result, each received a $20 gift card to Sonic.

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Local author Kasey Marlatt releases The Hour of Atonement

April 29, 2026

A story written years ago has now been brought to life. Kasey Marlatt is proud to share the release of his book, The Hour of Atonement. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, a...

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OSU Ext. Sallisaw to host open house

April 29, 2026

In celebration of OSU Extension’s 112th anniversary, the OSU Extension office in Sallisaw would like to invite everyone to a come and go event from 1 to 3 p.m., May 5, at the Sequoyah County Courthous...

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Hiawatha and Brenda Newton to celebrate 68th wedding anniversary

April 29, 2026

Hiawatha and Brenda Newton will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary on May 3. They were married in Stilwell in 1958 and attended Sallisaw High School together. Hiawatha is the son of L.D. and Opa...

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Oklahoma lawyers to offer free legal advice May 1

April 29, 2026

Hundreds of volunteer lawyers across Oklahoma will provide free legal advice on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the annual statewide Law Day celebration. Oklahoma residents may call 405-90...

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Kennedy name to Academic All-State team

April 29, 2026

Congratulations to Kennedy Williams, a senior at Gore High School, for being named to the Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State team. Kennedy qualified for this honor by sco...

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Gore seniors take class trip

April 29, 2026

Gore High School’s senior class recently took their senior trip to Branson, Mo. and enjoyed the day at Silver Dollar City. The trip was labeled a success, with the kids having a great time and making ...

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Band of Gold competes at Heartland Music Fest

April 29, 2026

The Vian Band of Gold competed at the Heartland Music Fest on April 18. The band received “Superior” ratings across the board, which is the best you can receive at a concert competition. The band had ...

Obituaries

James Andrew Kaveshan

April 29, 2026

Aug. 26, 1937 — April 18, 2026 James Andrew Kaveshan, 88, of Sallisaw, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born on Aug. 26, 1937, to Steve and Sophie (Yatchak) Kaveshan. No formal service ...