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May 16, 2023

Greer receives Teacher of Today

Roland Middle School would like to congratulate Mr. Greer on receiving the Teacher of Today award from The Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma. This award was created to recognize “teachers who demonstrated a commitment to the principles of loyalty, dedication, and helpfulness.” School staff said they couldn’t imagine a more fitting recipient of this award!

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Kozie Quilters: Ready, set, sew!

By SUBMITTED BY LINDA WIGHT

January 28, 2025

Kozie Quilters met on Jan. 8 to set goals and prepare for the new year. They are set and ready for a lot of sewing and quilting in 2025! The group looks forward to meeting at Trinity Methodist Church ...

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Search continues for missing man

Following Friday morning accident near Paw Paw Bottoms

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

January 28, 2025

Authorities and family members are continuing to search for a man who was involved in an auto accident early Friday morning. As of press time Monday afternoon, Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) said they ...

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Christian Mayberry’s story featured in second book

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

January 28, 2025

Christian Mayberry, 27, is sharing his remarkable journey of survival and recovery in a second book, “Fit 2 Fight,” which follows his near-fatal ATV accident that occurred 11 years ago. Christian’s mi...

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Meetings scheduled on county lodging tax

By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER

January 28, 2025

When Sequoyah County voters go to the polls February 11 to decide whether the county can start collecting an “only pay if you stay” lodging tax from those who rent short-term vacation properties, coun...

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Patriot’s Pen winner advances

January 28, 2025

Liberty Elementary student Silas Wilkerson, who placed first at the VFW District 3 Patriot’s Pen Competition and advanced onto state competition, won first place for Oklahoma and will now compete at t...

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Top scams to watch out for this tax season

By STATEPOINT

January 28, 2025

The days of filing paper tax returns are gone, and criminals are taking advantage. With taxpayers managing their sensitive information online, thieves are finding new ways to scam victims. In 2023 alo...

Lifestyle

Camryn earns third place

January 28, 2025

Congratulations to Roland Public School sixth grader Camryn Lauman! Camryn earned third place in Novice Dramatic Interpretation at the Muldrow Speech Tournament.

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Polling place changes for February election

January 28, 2025

Polling places for three precincts in Sequoyah County have changed, says Ruby Brunk, secretary for the Sequoyah County Election Board. The location changes are: Precinct 103 — The former location was ...

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Reflections from inauguration speeches

January 28, 2025

I would like to look briefly at the inauguration speeches of President Donald J. Trump and our very first president, George Washington. At his inauguration on Monday, President Trump spoke about the p...

Commentary

Things you shouldn’t keep in your wallet

By JANIS RISLEY FCS/4-H SEQ. CO. EXT. ED.

January 28, 2025

Here are 15 things you should remove from your wallet and store in a safe place, depending on how often you need to access them: 1. Social Security card. You do not need it for daily use, and criminal...

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Events scheduled at Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Building

January 28, 2025

The Sallie Byrd Sevenstar Community Building is inviting everyone to join them for a series of cultural wellness gatherings where participants will learn about the Walking in Balance wellness program....