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Tribe leases building to MCCO organization

December 17, 2024

Cherokee Nation leaders gathered Dec. 11 to officially celebrate a lease agreement with the Muldrow Cherokee Community Organization (MCCO) for a community center space that will provide the group a pl...

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Roland School Board delays contract renewals

For superintendent, assistant superintendent

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

December 17, 2024

The Roland Board of Education held its regular meeting on Dec. 9, where decisions regarding the future of the district’s leadership and policies were discussed. The meeting, which began at 6 p.m., inc...

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18 candidates file for Board of Education seats

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

December 17, 2024

A total of 18 candidates filed for Board of Education seats at the Sequoyah County Election Board during the Dec. 2 -4 filing period. If more than two candidates filed for the same Board of Education ...

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Muldrow School Board approves substitute pay increase, new projects

By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

December 17, 2024

The Muldrow Public School Board of Education held its regular meeting on Dec. 9, where board members addressed a range of important issues, from staffing and pay increases, to school construction proj...

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Muldrow Public Library December calendar of events

December 17, 2024

Dec. 19 - StoryTime at 10:30 a.m. Painting with Linda at 1 p.m. followed by S.A.I.L. at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 - Crochet Club at 3 p.m. Beginner Crochet will follow at 4 p.m. Dec. 23 - Take or Stay Crafts All...

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Hamilton to chair Senate Local and County Government Committee

December 17, 2024

Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, has been tapped to serve as the Chair of the newly formed Senate Local and County Government Committee. “It is my firm belief that government, at all levels, must se...

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County sales tax income down slightly

December 17, 2024

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from October business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...

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Moffett School awarded STEM grant

December 17, 2024

Moffett Public School was recently awarded tures, to helping solve water transportation a STEM grant through Kid Spark Education, problems in underdeveloped countries. With Over the past few weeks, se...

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Cultural Day at Moffett

On Nov. 22, Moffett Public School students in grades fifth through eighth participated in a Cultural Day, in conjunction with Cherokee Nation. Students listened to story telling, were able to shoot blow guns and bows, and play the game of stickball. They learned a lot and had even more fun!

December 17, 2024

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‘The Outsiders’ tour

December 17, 2024

Muldrow High School sophomores were able to tour “The Outsiders” house this past week. The tour gave the students a way to connect their novel study to real life. Stay gold, Pony Boy!

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Hard Work = Success

December 17, 2024

The Roland FFA hosted its annual FFA Leadership Conference with the theme “Hard Work = Success.” Four Oklahoma FFA State officers participated in the event. They presented workshops on Communications,...

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Twist on a holiday treat

December 17, 2024

For a quick twist on a holiday treat, individuals gathered together last week at the Muldrow Public Library to make apple pie bombs.

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‘Victory in the Valley’

December 17, 2024

The Roland Technology Engineering class recently participated in the “Victory in the Valley” VEX Robotics Tournament in Russellville, Ark. where they took home Tournament Champions, Skills Champion an...

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Central School Students of the Month

December 17, 2024

Central Elementary Students of the Month for November are, Rylee Roberts, Oliver Howard, Alex Aragon, Blakley Reese, Wyatt Kutil, Henley Riggs and Kaden Winters. SUBMITTED

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Cherokee Nation earns top financial reporting award

December 17, 2024

The Cherokee Nation recently received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This mar...

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Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline achieves high marks

December 17, 2024

A new report highlights the recent success of the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET). The report shows an increase in registrations as well as impres...

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Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records

Felony Docket

December 17, 2024

Felony Docket Albert Allen, 63: Distribution of CDS; Poss. of CDS; Unlawful poss. of drug paraphernalia. Daniel Cruz, 32: Distribution of CDS including intent to distribute. Martin Cruz, 56: Distribut...

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Moffettt students enjoy Christmas Honors

December 17, 2024

Moffett Public School SWAT and 4-H students in seventh and eighth grades participated in Christmas Honors and the Laying of the Wreaths earlier this week. The students said it’s such a blessing to giv...

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Christmas Honors wreath assembly workshop held

December 17, 2024

Members of Roland Public School’s National Honor Society, Honor Club and Student Council had the honor of participating in the Christmas Honors wreath assembly workshop. Together, the students prepare...

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A tour of ICTC

December 17, 2024

Moffett Public School eighth graders recently toured ICTC in Sallisaw. The students were able to learn about technical careers like welding, cosmetology, CNA, HVAC, automotive, and construction.

Obituaries

Nadine Campbell

December 17, 2024

July 22, 1936 – Dec. 6, 2024 Graveside services for Nadine Campbell, 88, of Nicut, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at Lassley Cemetery in Nicut under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Marti...

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J.P. Ferguson

December 17, 2024

Jan. 11, 1938 – Dec. 8, 2024 Funeral services for J.P. Ferguson, 86, of Gore, were held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at Notchietown Baptist Church in Gore. Burial was 11 a.m. at the U.S. Nat...

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Patricia House Dumas

December 17, 2024

Aug. 3, 1973 – Dec. 6, 2024 A viewing for Patricia House Dumas, 51, of Roland, was held from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Cremation was...

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Johnny Mac Coleman

December 17, 2024

June 25, 1940 – Dec. 7, 2024 Memorial service for Johnny Mac Coleman, 84, of Sallisaw, was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian, under the direction o...

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Ricky Napper

December 17, 2024

Feb. 24, 1979 – Dec. 5, 2024 Memorial service for Ricky Napper, 45, of Vian, was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Mr. Napper was born on Feb. 24, ...