Robert S. Youngdeer – obituary

  Robert S. Youngdeer, 96, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. He was born on April 13, 1922 to the late Jess and Martha Jane Owl Youngdeer.  He was a past Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a 20-year Marine Corps...

Roman Gregory West – obituary

  Roman Gregory West, 39, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. He is survived by his brother Patrick West (spouse Chantele Lossiah) and his sister, Sis West. Alongside his brother and sister, he is also survived by his maternal...

COMMENTARY: Students, be thankful for your fortune

  By JOSEPH MARTIN ONE FEATHER STAFF   Sitting in a Tribal Council discussion over changes in educational funding policy got me thinking. The issues were over whether to pay for students’ parking as a part of the Tribe’s funding for college students to...