Please write a 1,000 word theme concerning this old house. Just kidding, because I know that each of us could write much more. But, just imagine the wonderful Christmas trees that were decorated in th...

Tickets are on sale now for the Brushy Fire Department gun raffle. Cost is $10 each or six for $50. The winner will be drawn on November 22. The department wishes to thank Armory Outfitters for provid...

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...

The Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office kicked off a threepart webinar series on cemetery preservation. The first session was held on September 4 and focused on cemetery preservation planning....

After being taken from their homes because of abuse or neglect, foster care leaves children dealing with a lot of change and uncertainty. CASA for Children and their dedicated volunteers provides a vo...

Felony Docket Zachary L. Flock, 43, Sallisaw: Forcible sodomy; Forcible sodomy; Lewd molestation; Lewd molestation. Andre D. Dotson, 48, Fort Smith, Ark.: Failure to register as sex offender. Catalina...

The following citations were issued by the department in August: Carla Johnson: Animal at large (first offense). Anatoli J. Novikoff: Speeding 21-25 mph over. Adrian M. Gonzales: Speeding 11-15 mph ov...

The Vian Board of Education met on August 11, in a productive session focused on preparations for the 2025-26 school year, approving several key policy updates, staffing decisions and infrastructure i...

The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructur...

Social media is rampant with posts documenting blowback against Rep. Josh Brecheen that occurred at town hall meetings early this week in Bartlesville, Muskogee, Pryor and Tahlequah, contentious confr...

The Blackgum community sale will be held Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 beginning at 8 a.m. in both buildings. Most clothing is priced at $1 each, with lots of furniture, home goods, kitchenwar...

This year, Sequoyah County Extension & 4-H launched the Sequoyah County 4-H Volunteer Leadership Board, made up of certified volunteers and verified volunteer club leaders. At their August 21 meeting,...

As Chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB), I know what it means to fight to protect our land and defend our sovereignty. We have fought for jurisdiction over our own reservation,...

Tickets are on sale now for the Brushy Fire Department gun raffle. Cost is $10 each or six for $50. The winner will be drawn on November 22. The department wishes to thank Armory Outfitters for provid...

The town of Gore is advising all town residents that the town’s dump site is now closed for tree limb and debris disposal. The designated time for public dumping has ended, and the town will begin bur...

Meet Aubrey Stacey, a proud mama to one wild precious boy and wife to her best friend of 10 years, Kyle. The couple moved to Webbers Falls in 2023 and quickly fell in love with the area and the lifest...

Oklahoma winters may be unpredictable, but one thing is certain: every snowstorm deserves a snowplow with a personality. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting K‑12 students stat...

In a recent conversation with Stigler Assistant Police Chief John Vail, it was evident that he was more interested in the well-being of his fellow man than any type of recognition. In speaking of an u...

The town of Marble City has released a public service announcement regarding trains that block traffic in town limits. Town officials said when a train is blocking traffic for more than 20 minutes, ci...

The 5th annual Little Miss Gore Pageant will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 11. Entry forms and other announcements will be coming soon. Participants will go by whatever age they will be on t...