Sequoyah County Times

12/22/2025

Rachelle Batsole
By ALLY TROTTER TIMES INTERN
On a crisp winter afternoon just off Hwy. 10 in Gore, the smell of pine drifts across the fields at Cal-2Homa Christmas Tree Farm. For Rachelle and Brian Batsole, this small, family-owned operation is more than a seasonal business—it’s the realization of a lifelong dream and a place where holiday memories are carefully grown. A simple phrase woven into everything they do—“Growing Family Memories.”

https://www.sequoyahcountytimes.com/2025/12/18/rachelle-batsole/

12/21/2025

Lighting up the night
The new 20-foot-tall programmable, animated, musical, artificial Christmas tree has been a “huge success,” says Sallisaw City Manager Brian Heverly. The tree is located on the lawn of Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library.

The new 20-foot-tall programmable, animated, musical, artificial Christmas tree has been a “huge success,” says Sallisaw City M a n a g e r Brian Heverly. The tree is located on the lawn of Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library.

12/20/2025

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12/20/2025

Undercover s*x trafficking sting leads to multiple arrests
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor
A joint undercover operation targeting s*x trafficking resulted in multiple arrests and the identification of potential victims this week, according to area law enforcement officials.

The operation, conducted on Thursday, was led by the District 27 Violent Crimes Task Force in partnership with the Cherokee Nation Marshals Service. Investigators used undercover officers to identify individuals seeking to meet and pay for s*xual in*******se, leading to four arrests after suspects allegedly communicated with officers and arranged to meet and pay for s*xual acts.

A joint undercover operation targeting s*x trafficking resulted in multiple arrests and the identification of potential victims this week, according to area law enforcement officials.

12/20/2025

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12/19/2025

Man found dead after Silver Alert search
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor
Authorities confirmed Monday that a 69-year-old man at the center of a Silver Alert issued last week has been found dead.

The Logan County Sheriff’s Office said Dennis L. Hiser was located deceased Monday morning at around 10 a.m. No further information has been released regarding where he was found or the manner of his death, as of press time Tuesday afternoon.

https://www.sequoyahcountytimes.com/2025/12/16/man-found-dead-silver-alert-search/

12/18/2025

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12/18/2025

NBS contributes $100,000 to Boys & Girls Club
National Bank of Sallisaw (NBS) is proud to support the Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County by contributing $100,000 to help with phase one of the Club’s new facility. This contribution will allow them to take the first steps toward construction, and creating a safe and high-quality space for the youth of our community. NBS is honored to play a role in Sallisaw’s continued growth and success. Pictured are staff members of the Boys & Girls Club, along with NBS officers and board of directors.

National Bank of Sallisaw (NBS) is proud to support the Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County by contributing $100,000 to help with phase one of the Club’s new facility. This contribution will allow them to take the first steps toward construction, and creating a safe and high-quality space...

12/17/2025

Fanfare opens new Millison facility
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer
What began more than two years ago when SLPT Global Pump Group announced it was being acquired by Millison Casting Technology was celebrated Wednesday at the Sallisaw manufacturing plant with grand-opening festivities that paid homage to the different cultures — Chinese, Native American and Small-Town Oklahoma — that partnered to make a dream reality.

What began more than two years ago when SLPT Global Pump Group announced it was being acquired by Millison Casting Technology was celebrated Wednesday at the Sallisaw manufacturing plant with grand-opening festivities that paid homage to the different cultures — Chinese, Native American and Small-...

12/16/2025

Padgett’s Barber Shop feted by Sallisaw officials for 66 years in business
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer
In 2019, Sallisaw city officials proclaimed a day in honor of Dewey Padgett for “his personal service and his personal contributions to the city,” marking 60 years in business as Padgett’s Barber Shop.

In 2019, Sallisaw city officials proclaimed a day in honor of Dewey Padgett for “his personal service and his personal contributions to the city,” marking 60 years in business as Padgett’s Barber Shop.

12/16/2025

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12/15/2025

Miscues cost Wolverines once more in state title game
By DAVID SEELEY SPORTS EDITOR
EDMOND — In last season’s Class 2A, Division II state title game, the Vian Wolverines had four turnovers, three of them leading to Davis touchdowns as the Wolves spoiled Vian’s perfect season with a 28-18 victory over the Wolverines.

EDMOND -- In last season& #039;s Class 2A, Division II state title game, the Vian Wolverines had four turnovers, three of them leading to Davis touchdowns as the Wolves spoiled Vian& #039;s perfect season with a 28-18 victory over the Wolverines. The Wolverines played for the gold ball for the...