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🌱 Tahlequah’s Cherokee landmarks stand out in Oklahoma travel guide

Tahlequah, Oklahoma Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Tahlequah! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Tahlequah’s Cherokee landmarks stand out in Oklahoma travel guide
  • UKB election funding dispute unfolds ahead of Tahlequah District runoff
  • Stilwell and Miami make an affordable Ozarks retirement list

Also on today's calendar: Calendar Girls and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 31.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 57 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The 7 Can't-Miss Towns In Oklahoma (worldatlas.com) — Tahlequah’s Cherokee landmarks earn it a place among seven Oklahoma towns highlighted for travelers. The guide explores the Cherokee National History Museum and the historic Supreme Court building, connecting the city’s role as the Cherokee Nation’s capital with its museums, bilingual street signs and nearby Illinois River recreation.
   

2. UKB councilors took no action on Election Board's request (tahlequahdailypress.com) — A funding dispute at the United Keetoowah Band comes as its Tahlequah District council race heads to a Dec. 7 runoff between Sammy Allen and Ed McLemore. Councilors took no action on Election Board pay requests Saturday, while the board’s chairwoman said unpaid bills and insufficient funds threatened preparations for the runoff.
   

3. 12 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In The Ozarks (worldatlas.com) — Stilwell and Miami are the Oklahoma entries in a guide to 12 lower-cost Ozarks retirement towns. Stilwell has the list's lowest cited median home value, about $102,000, with full hospital care roughly 30 minutes away in Tahlequah. The guide advises prospective residents to compare taxes and hospital access before moving.
   

4. Cherokee Nation commits $10 million to new outpatient treatment facility in Stilwell (kosu.org) — Cherokee Nation has approved $10 million in opioid settlement funding for an outpatient addiction treatment center in Stilwell, expanding a treatment network that includes a Tahlequah facility opening in 2027. The planned 10,000-square-foot center would let patients receive care while remaining in their community. Construction bids are open through Nov. 17.
   

5. Chad Botts steps down as Hulbert football head coach (tahlequahdailypress.com) — Hulbert is looking for a new head football coach after Chad Botts announced he was stepping down Monday. The Hulbert graduate led the Riders for four seasons, helping end a losing streak that stretched back to 2020. He will remain athletic director and lead the search for his replacement.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday November 13
  • Cheer Gameday State
    Keys Public Schools Park Hill, OK 74451
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday November 14
  • Cows and Cocoa →
    21605 South 523 Road, Park Hill
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Tahlequah. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Line Cook in Tahlequah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tahlequah here.

Ok Tahlequah! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Tahlequah

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