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Sallisaw · SallisawWith temperatures stabilizing in the 80s as April winds down, it’s only a matter of time before Oklahoma thermometers start pushing the 90s and 100s as summer sets in.
While, as Alfred Lord Tennyson tells us, “in the spring, a young man’s fancy … turns to thoughts of love,” it will likely not be too long before summer thoughts turn to a refreshing respite at the nearest swimming pool.
In Sallisaw, however, it looks like it will be yet another su…See the Story
Thinking municipal pool may reopen for 2024? Think again - Sequoyah County Times
Sallisaw · SallisawThe Gans Yearbook staff reached the National Gold Standard for its 2023-24 yearbook.
“This year’s team of 10 has worked hard to create a fantastic yearbook! We have three seniors, three juniors, three sophomores and one freshman this year, and they have all worked very hard,” says yearbook advisor Marie Westphal.
Gans is in line to receive a plaque at the Josten’s seminar in August.
Staff members are editor Chloe Bowden, junior editor Parker Mah…See the Story
Gans yearbook team earns National Gold Standard - Sequoyah County Times
Sallisaw · SallisawThe Sallisaw Police Department has asked the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to investigate claims that a Sallisaw School Resource Officer (SRO) had "inappropriate contact" with a student.
According to a prepared release from the SPD, Blaine Griffey has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation develops.
"The Sallisaw Police Department takes all complaints seriously, and full investigates all complaints and allegatio…See the Story
SRO under investigation for ‘inappropriate contact’ with student - Sequoyah County Times
Drought · SallisawThere are certain things for which Oklahoma summers are known: Oppressive heat, suffocating humidity, devastating drought, continually running air conditioners and the song of cicadas.
To be sure, no Oklahoman is surprised by these well-known summertime characteristics — these are as certain as tornadoes in the spring, football in the fall and ice storms in the winter.
Some summers are worse than others — 2023 was one of the hottest — and elec…See the Story
SUMMER SERENADE - Sequoyah County Times
Sallisaw · SallisawArea residents with no-longer-used or outdated prescription drugs can safely dispose of them April 26.
A medication take-back day will be conducted 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clif’s Pharmacy, 505 E. Redwood Avenue, Sallisaw. The event is sponsored by Sallisaw NOW Coalition, Sallisaw Police Department and the local store. The pharmacy will accept prescription or overthe- counter, unused or expired medication for safe disposal.
“The take-back event gets…See the Story
No-longer-used or outdated prescription drugs to be collected April 26 for ‘safer community’ - Sequoyah County Times
Sallisaw · SallisawHighway 17 (South 4620 Road, Maple Street) will be closed to traffic most of the day on Wednesday, April 24. The closure in Sequoyah County Road District #2 is scheduled to begin about 8 a.m., and is expected to be open for travel in late afternoon. Both lanes of the highway will be closed between Badger Lee Road (East 1050 Road) and McCoy Ford road (East 1040 Road) to replace...See the Story
Highway 17 will be closed Wednesday - Sequoyah County Times
Sallisaw · SallisawSOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Four Somerset residents are facing felony manslaughter charges after a two-year-old died in the Somerset UMPC emergency room. Jeremy Chaney, 43, Rusty Koval, 35, Lauren Livengood, 34 and Linda Pape, 64, are all facing felony involuntary manslaughter charges after police were called to UPMC Somerset on April 17, 2022, for reports of a child in the emergency room who was unresponsive.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Death …See the Story
4 charged in 2-year-olds overdose death in Somerset County
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Sallisaw · SallisawFirst-year Sallisaw Main Street president Lance Montgomery admits that when it comes to the myriad details associated with hosting and sponsoring the Hot-Pickin’, Finger-Lickin’ Barbecue Cook Off, he relies heavily on long-time administrative assistant Carol Brown.See the Story
