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Stepfather is charged in Arkansas fatal shooting
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Stepfather is charged in Arkansas fatal shooting
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
January 21, 2026
Arkansas authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 38-year-old man dead and his stepfather facing a first-degree murder charge in Logan County. According to reports, Richard Lease, 38...
Harris named emergency management director
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Harris named emergency management director
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
January 21, 2026
For Todd Harris, he’s hoping the third time is the proverbial charm. So are the Sequoyah County Commissioners. After declining two opportunities in as many years to pursue the position of director for...
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Arrest warrant issued in felony animal cruelty charge
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR page 1 
January 21, 2026
A Vian man is facing a felony charge of cruelty to animals after allegedly chaining up four dogs and failing to provide them with food or water, which allegedly resulted in their death. Steve D. Harri...
Vian man arrested in ICAC investigation
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Vian man arrested in ICAC investigation
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
January 21, 2026
A 24-year-old Vian man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse material, according to the Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office. The sheriff ’s office is assisting th...
Authorities search for missing man in Webbers Falls
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Authorities search for missing man in Webbers Falls
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
January 21, 2026
The Muskogee County Sheriff ’s Office continues its search for Erik Throne, 56, who has been missing since mid-December following a motor vehicle accident in the Webbers Falls area. On Jan. 13, the sheriff ’s office announced it was conducting a coordinated search operation near South 105th East Avenue and East 193rd Street South, east of Webbers Falls. Assisting agencies include the Cherokee Nati...
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Miller hangs up his helment
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Miller hangs up his helment
January 21, 2026
After years of service, leadership and countless calls answered, Sequoyah County Rural Fire Protection District 1 Fire Chief Dean Miller is officially hanging up his helmet. The department wishes to t...
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OKFB encouraged by settlement with George’s, Inc.
January 21, 2026
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Stacy Simunek released the following statement after Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a settlement had been reached with Arkansasbased poultry compan...
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Tech-free Tuesdays at Gore
January 21, 2026
Gore Public Schools is proud to announce Techfree Tuesdays at the school. In an effort to promote digital balance at Gore Public Schools, all students will go “tech-free” every first and third Tuesday...
Construction begins on annex
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Construction begins on annex
January 21, 2026
Dirtwork got underway last week for the site of the new Sequoyah County Courthouse Annex, at the southeast corner of Chickasaw Avenue and Elm Street in Sallisaw. It was almost 14 months ago that the f...
Johnson loves the simple life Sequoyah County offers
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Johnson loves the simple life Sequoyah County offers
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
January 21, 2026
Aaron Johnson, 66, of Blackgum, said he loves living the simple, country life that Sequoyah County offers. Growing up on Blackgum Mountain north of Vian, Johnson was raised cutting wood, hanging out w...
Smith brings innovative digital taxidermy business home
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Smith brings innovative digital taxidermy business home
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
January 21, 2026
After years spent on the road and across the midwest, a local outdoorsman has returned home with a one-of-akind business designed to preserve hunting, fishing and family memories in a way few have eve...
Motorcycle club makes donation to Vian Police Department
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Motorcycle club makes donation to Vian Police Department
January 21, 2026
The Vian Police Department was honored to be visited recently by members of the Four Kings Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Tenkiller Chapter. “We have had a long, amazing relationship with retired pol...
Sports
sports
Vian Youth League sign-ups slated Feb. 6
January 21, 2026
Sign-ups for the 2026 Vian Youth League will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Vian School cafeteria. The entry fee per player is $40. Players who are already playing on a team still need to c...
Commentary
High Time to Wake Up…Redemption is Here!
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High Time to Wake Up…Redemption is Here!
By Shirley R. Watts 
January 21, 2026
From God’s Word “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” “The night is far spent, the day is at han...
Many Model, One Purposes
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Many Model, One Purposes
By Pastor Tim Perkins 
January 21, 2026
I am quite the camera connoisseur. What I mean is that I collect cameras. I have been involved in photography since I was 15. I worked on the High School Annual staff for 3 years as a photographer. I ...
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Redemption is Getting Close
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
January 21, 2026
ARE YOU/ME/WE LOOKING FOR JESUS CHRIST’S RETURN? LOOK UP—FOR YOUR REDEMPTION IS GETTING CLOSE! Luke 21:22-28 22For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. 2...
The Secret Place of the Most High
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The Secret Place of the Most High
By Shirley R. Watts 
January 14, 2026
The Most High “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust” (...
FIRE!
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FIRE!
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
January 14, 2026
My neighbor across the street, Sharon, had a tree blow down in one of our wind storms last spring. It was a really pretty Redbud tree. It was both pretty to look at and pretty big. It was also a remin...
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Trials and Tribulations
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
January 14, 2026
GOINGTHROUGHTRIALSAND TRIBULATIONS! KNOW THAT JESUS CHRIST IS WITH YOU/ME/ US—FAITHFUL CHRISTIANS! JESUS CHRIST PROTECTS US IN OUR TIME OF NEEED! HOLD ON, THE BEST IS YET TO COME! Psalm 46:1-12 1God i...
Lifestyle
Thanks to the Toons
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Thanks to the Toons
January 7, 2026
Marble City School would like to thank the Toons for another wonderful Christmas! Every year, Mr. and Mrs. Toon bless students with not only homemade stockings and bags filled with goodies and gifts, ...
Quilts gifted to students
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Quilts gifted to students
January 7, 2026
Marble City School would like to thank the ladies of Kozie Quilters for making these beautiful quilts for their Pre-K and Kindergarten students.
December students of the month
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December students of the month
December 24, 2025
Gore Public School December students of the month are (top row, from left) Quinn Montgomery, seventh grade and Taylor Kinion, eighth grade. Bottom row (from left), Addison Douglass, sophomore and Coop...
District winners
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District winners
December 24, 2025
Congratulations to Vian Public School’s fifth and sixth grade Academic Team on winning districts. Team members are Dante Leonardo, Olivia Rogers, Elizabeth Madsen, Ryan Garrison, Cale Winans and Coope...
Fun with gingerbread
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Fun with gingerbread
December 17, 2025
Mrs. Hunter’s Pre-K students at Vian Elementary School had fun with gingerbread. They read The Gingerbread Man, The Gingerbread Girl, The Ninjabread Man, and 10 Gingerbread Men. They ended the week by...
Gingerbread activity
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Gingerbread activity
December 17, 2025
Gingerbread activity for the win! Ms. Gragg and Mrs. Haven at Vian Elementary School ensure their students experience the most wonderful time of the year.
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Stepfather is charged in Arkansas fatal shooting
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Stepfather is charged in Arkansas fatal shooting
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
January 21, 2026
Arkansas authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 38-year-old man dead and his stepfather facing a first-degree murder charge in Logan County. According to reports, Richard Lease, 38...
Harris named emergency management director
Main, news...
Harris named emergency management director
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
January 21, 2026
For Todd Harris, he’s hoping the third time is the proverbial charm. So are the Sequoyah County Commissioners. After declining two opportunities in as many years to pursue the position of director for...
Main, news...
Arrest warrant issued in felony animal cruelty charge
By AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR page 1 
January 21, 2026
A Vian man is facing a felony charge of cruelty to animals after allegedly chaining up four dogs and failing to provide them with food or water, which allegedly resulted in their death. Steve D. Harri...
Vian man arrested in ICAC investigation
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Vian man arrested in ICAC investigation
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
January 21, 2026
A 24-year-old Vian man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse material, according to the Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office. The sheriff ’s office is assisting th...
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