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Halloween Happenings

October 29, 2025

Friday, Oct. 31 Halloween on Elm with the Sallisaw Police Department, 5 to 7 p.m. Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library, 3 to 5 p.m., treats and a fun craft. Red Autumn Art Festival, downtown Sallisaw. Runs ...

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Manslaughter charge filed in fatal motorcycle collision

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 29, 2025

A Sallisaw man has been charged with first-degree manslaughter and several related offenses following a deadly collision earlier this month that investigators described as a possible case of road rage...

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SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1 amid shutdown

October 29, 2025

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) announced last Tuesday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended beginning Nov. 1, following notification from ...

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Deputies investigate alleged abuse, drug abuse by local caregiver

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 29, 2025

The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office has conducted an investigation following reports of possible elder abuse and illegal drug use by a caretaker at the home of an elderly Vian man. Debbie Frankie, 7...

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Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street set for next Saturday

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 29, 2025

Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street, featuring a car show and burnout competition is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Vian at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted by B&B...