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Gore man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

November 19, 2025

A Gore man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a firearm after a previous domestic violence conviction, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced last wee...

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Board of Education candidate filing begins December 1

November 19, 2025

Candidate filing for Board of Education seats in Sequoyah County school districts begins Monday, Dec.1, and will continue through Dec. 3. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must su...

Obituaries

Ellen English

November 19, 2025

June 1, 1950 – Nov. 10, 2025 Ellen English, 75, of Lake Tenkiller, died on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Roland. She was born on June 1, 1950, in Cheyenne, Wyo., to Lawrence B. Whitaker and Betty (Haug) W...

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Joe Stephenson

November 19, 2025

Joe Stephenson, 59, of Gore, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Jan. 21, 1966, in Palmdale, Calif., to Carl Stephenson and Christine (Haley) Carney. No formal service i...

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Burnin’ Down Main Street winners announced

November 19, 2025

Organizers of the 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street event, which was held Nov. 8 in downtown Vian, have announced the winners of this year’s burn out and car show entries. Each winner received a trophy and complimentary gift bag. Winners for the burn out were: First Place – Adrian LaMarr, $1,000 prize Second Place – Billy McGar, $500 prize Third Place – Randall Talley, $250 prize Winners for the...

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James Richard ‘Dick’ Ater

November 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 1945 – Nov. 11, 2025 James Richard “Dick” Ater, 80, of Sallisaw, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Roland. He was born on Feb. 19, 1945, in Decatur, Ill., to Emma Mae (Clements) Ater and Lel...

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Sharon Kay Croffid Morris

November 19, 2025

Nov. 23, 1943 – Nov. 9, 2025 Graveside services for Sharon Kay (Croffid) Morris, 81, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Marble City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Ma...

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Quilts of Valor awarded to veterans

November 19, 2025

A Quilts of Valor awards ceremony was held at Indian Capital Technology Center in Sallisaw on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Eleven veterans were recognized and awarded a Quilt of Valor for their service to o...

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Vian Choir performs at Sallisaw VA Center

November 19, 2025

The Vian Choir was invited to perform at the VA Center in Sallisaw for Veterans Day. Pictured (from left) is Eva Lee, Delilah Wolfe, Liz Fuller, Aaliyah Bailey, Chanley Wead, Zayda Hunt, Kilyn Walker,...

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Cherokee Nation honors Cookson veteran in meeting

November 19, 2025

The Cherokee Nation honored four Cherokee veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during council meetings. Michael Lee Shephard of Cookson was recognized during the November Council meeting. Shephard jo...

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Maison is Member of the Month

November 19, 2025

Maison Kennedy has been named the October Member of the Month for the Boys & Girls Club, Vian Unit. She is the daughter of Billie and Derek Kennedy. She was selected for being a focused and responsibl...

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Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative announces 2026 Youth Tour Competition

November 19, 2025

Cookson Hills Electric Cooperative (CHEC) is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Tour competition, offering local high school juniors the chance to earn scholarships and an unforge...

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An electrical connection

November 19, 2025

Webbers Falls Public School seventh and eighth grade GT students recently took a field trip to the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives, which held an entrepreneur competition and electrical ...

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Vian Wolverines claw Keys Cougars in playoff opener, will face Dibble in state quarterfinals

By David Seeley Sports Editor

November 19, 2025

The Vian Wolverines got their march toward a second straight Class 2A, Division II state championship game off on the right set of paws as the Wolverines clawed the Keys Cougars 60-14 last Friday nigh...

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Vian Wrestling Club wins Runestone Classic team championship

By David Seeley Sports Editor

November 19, 2025

HEAVENER — The Vian Wrestling Club won the team championship at the 2025 Runestone Classic, which took place last Saturday at the Heavener High School Gym. Six members won at least one individual cham...

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Waukomis Chiefs end Webbers Falls football season for second straight year

By David Seeley Sports Editor

November 19, 2025

WAUKOMIS — For the second straight year, the Waukomis Chiefs ended the football season for the Webbers Falls Warriors as the Chief defeated the Warriors 56-30 in last Friday night’s Class B, Division ...

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New coach for Lady Pirates this new season

By David Seeley Sports Editor

November 19, 2025

The Gore Lady Pirates will be in a new era as the Nicole Goodman era got underway with their road Riverside Conference game Tuesday night at Gans. Goodman is inheriting a Lady Pirates team that went 8...

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Gore Pirates to be an experience squad this season

By David Seeley Sports Editor

November 19, 2025

The Gore Pirates will be an experienced team this season, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Gans in a Riverside Conference match-up. The Pirates were 17-8 last season and made it as far as the C...

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Vian Lady Wolverines seeking success on the hardwood this season

By David Seeley Sports Editor

November 19, 2025

After suffering through a 4-20 season last year on the basketball court, the Vian Lady Wolverines, who will open their season at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 against Central at B.J. Traw Gymnasium in their home open...

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Jesus Christ! God’s Way…Eternal Life

By Shirley R. Watts

November 19, 2025

Let me explain. The Holy Spirit of God will impress upon your heart when you hear His word in a sermon, through a friend or you may read it in the Bible and you will be convicted of sin. You will see ...

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Gravity

By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore

November 19, 2025

Had another interesting experience this past week. I was working up at the house in Copan. I had to go up in the attic to look at some wiring, look at the roof to see if any damage was done to the str...

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Jesus Christ Means What He Says

By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church

November 19, 2025

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT JESUS CHRIST IS GOD! KNOW THAT JESUS CHRIST LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE TO COME HOME TO HIM! GIVE GOD THE GLORY AND PRAISE IN JESUS CHRIST’S HOLY NAME! Psalm 46:1-11 1God ...

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Rejoice – Pray Without Ceasing

By Shirley R. Watts

November 12, 2025

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1Thess 5:1618). “rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfast...

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Walking in Him

By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church

November 12, 2025

Colossians 2:6-7 “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanks...

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Construction

By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore

November 12, 2025

In my exploits as a handy-man, I have had many fix-it projects. Replacing toilets, fixing faucets in bathtubs and bathroom sinks as well as kitchen sinks, rewiring and replacing light switches, repair...

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VMS Students of the Month

November 12, 2025

Vian Middle School Students of the Month for September and October were (from left) Blake Prier and Tuff Sumpter- eighth grade, Kenzy Huff and Josiah Roark - seventh grade, and Chloe Choate and Rocky ...

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Gore Students of the Month

November 12, 2025

Gore Lower Elementary October Students of the Month were (in no particular order): Pre-K - Hendrix Jackson, Kindergarten - Austyn Hayes, first grade- Reece Montgomery, second grade - Corrinne Ohl, and...

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HOCO hall decorating

November 12, 2025

Vian Public Schools wishes to thank Vian PTO and the Vian High School Student Council members for the idea and prizes for the HOCO Hall decorating competition. The junior class won the high school com...

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Music education

November 12, 2025

The Vian Middle School band and Ms. Osorto recently performed for Mrs. Herriman’s first grade music class. The kids enjoyed it and appreciated the band performing. It was a great day promoting the art...

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Gore Elementary Walk to School Day

November 5, 2025

Gore Elementary participated in Walk to School Day on Oct. 27. This event was sponsored by Cherokee Nation Public Health, TSET Healthy Living, OSU Extension Community Health, and People Inc. Thanks to...

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Gore Deer Clan participates

October 29, 2025

The Gore Deer Clan participated in the Cherokee Challenge Bowl with team members (from left) Eli Montgomery, Wyatt McGee, River Johnson and Kaylee Summerlin.

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Gore man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

November 19, 2025

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Board of Education candidate filing begins December 1

November 19, 2025

Obituaries

Ellen English

November 19, 2025

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Joe Stephenson

November 19, 2025

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Gary Joe Christie

November 19, 2025

Feb. 8, 1970 – Nov. 5, 2025 Funeral services for Gary Joe Christie, 55, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at the House of Praise in Marble City. Burial was at Marble City Ceme...

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