Roland students learn ‘How to Catch a Turkey’

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November 12, 2024

Fourth and fifth grade Gifted and Talented students at Roland Public Schools had a blast last week when they teamed up to build catapults to save the turkey. The students enjoyed a fun read-aloud of “How to Catch a Turkey,” and completed an accelerated reader test. What a day of creativity, teamwork and learning!

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Roland FFA competes in career development event

November 19, 2024

ABOVE: Roland FFA participated in the Muskogee Region Wildlife Management Career Development Event, hosted by the Vian FFA Chapter. Also helping with the event was the Wildlife Department at Northeast...

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Staffing decisions made in school board meeting

Muldrow Public Schools announces District site teachers of the year

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

November 19, 2024

The Muldrow Public School Board of Education held its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 11 with significant decisions made regarding the district’s budget, staffing, and upcoming projects for the 2024...

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Broadway Joe’s hosting free annual Thanksgiving meal

Carry out meals will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

November 19, 2024

For 24 years Broadway Joe’s cafe in Muldrow has hosted a free annual Thanksgiving meal in honor of their matriarch, the late Pauline Morgan. Cafe owners Joe and Marina Morgan are keeping Pauline’s tra...

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Roland School Board discusses employment issues

New cafeteria worker hired, election for Board Seat No. 2 approved

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

November 19, 2024

The Roland Board of Education held its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 11, led by President Jerry Brooks and attended by all board members, including Vice President Kevin Flurry, Clerk Charles Howar...

Obituaries

Paul Mattox

November 19, 2024

April 18, 1949 – Nov. 12, 2024 Graveside service for Paul Mattox, 75, of Sallisaw, was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Mart...

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Ricky L. Jones

November 19, 2024

Feb. 4, 1956 – Nov. 9, 2024 Cremation service for Ricky L. Jones, 68, of Sallisaw, was under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc. Mr. Jones was born on Feb. 4, 1956, in Sallisaw...

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Rodney Watts

November 19, 2024

Feb. 5, 1970 – Nov. 10, 2024 Graveside service for Rodney Watts, 54, of Muldrow, was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent & Mallory-M...

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June Ellen Batey

November 19, 2024

June 13, 1951 – Nov. 5, 2024 Memorial service for June Ellen Batey, 73, of Roland, was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of Forever Memories Funeral Services, und...

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Callie Mae Sevenstar

November 19, 2024

Aug. 21, 1949 – Nov. 12, 2024 Funeral services for Callie Mae Sevenstar, 75, of Belfonte, were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Chapel in Muldrow. Burial was at R...

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Kendall Dewayne Asher

November 19, 2024

Oct. 10, 1963 – Nov. 10, 2024 Graveside service for Kendall Dewayne Asher, 61, of Muldrow, was held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agen...

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Kylo Ray Robbins

November 19, 2024

March 27, 2024 – Nov. 9, 2024 Funeral services for Kylo Ray Robbins, infant, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent &...