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Authorities search for missing man in Webbers Falls

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

January 21, 2026

The Muskogee County Sheriff ’s Office continues its search for Erik Throne, 56, who has been missing since mid-December following a motor vehicle accident in the Webbers Falls area. On Jan. 13, the sh...

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Stepfather is charged in Arkansas fatal shooting

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

January 21, 2026

Arkansas authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 38-year-old man dead and his stepfather facing a first-degree murder charge in Logan County. According to reports, Richard Lease, 38...

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Harris named emergency management director

By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

January 21, 2026

For Todd Harris, he’s hoping the third time is the proverbial charm. So are the Sequoyah County Commissioners. After declining two opportunities in as many years to pursue the position of director for...

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Arrest warrant issued in felony animal cruelty charge

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR page 1

January 21, 2026

A Vian man is facing a felony charge of cruelty to animals after allegedly chaining up four dogs and failing to provide them with food or water, which allegedly resulted in their death. Steve D. Harri...

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Vian man arrested in ICAC investigation

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

January 21, 2026

A 24-year-old Vian man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse material, according to the Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office. The sheriff ’s office is assisting th...