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21 years later, mystery still surrounds Adams’ disappearance
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21 years later, mystery still surrounds Adams’ disappearance
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 17, 2025
Twenty-one years after a Northeastern State University student vanished along with his pickup truck, investigators and family members say they are no closer to understanding what happened on Dec. 13, ...
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Gore School Board advances budget, approves employee stipends
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 17, 2025
Gore Public Schools Board of Education moved through a full agenda on November 10, approving financial items, hearing updates on an ongoing elementary bond project and voting to provide stipends to al...
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Vian Trustees approve YL funding, Task Force agreement rejected
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 17, 2025
The Vian Board of Trustees worked through a full agenda during its regular meeting on Nov. 17, approving major funding for youth activities, accepting multiple departmental reports and entering an exe...
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Vian man pleads guilty to child abuse charge
December 17, 2025
A Vian resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of child abuse stemming from a 2025 incident on the Cherokee Nation Reservation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of ...
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The Grinch apprehended by Vian Police at event
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The Grinch apprehended by Vian Police at event
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 17, 2025
Downtown Vian was filled with lights, laughter and holiday cheer Thursday evening— until an unexpected troublemaker in green fur made his presence known. According to Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins, officers were alerted to a disturbance at the Downtown in December event involving none other than the Grinch himself. “We received reports that the Grinch was attempting to steal Christmas cheer from ...
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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...
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CASA for Children seeking additional volunteers to begin in January
December 17, 2025
As the holiday season highlights the importance of safety and stability, CASA for Children is urging community members to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children t...
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Paving, pay raises and personnel mark Webbers Falls meetings
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 17, 2025
The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees held three meetings in October and November, where they addressed a wide range of community issues, personnel matters and town operations. October 14 regular meetin...
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Helping the homeless: A heartfelt community effort
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Helping the homeless: A heartfelt community effort
December 17, 2025
For the past five years, Angela Cox has quietly assembled care sacks for members of our local homeless community. Each sack is thoughtfully filled with hats, socks, emergency blankets, gloves, snacks,...
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Red Cross delivers Christmas stockings to vets
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Red Cross delivers Christmas stockings to vets
December 17, 2025
American Red Cross SCSE OK recently delivered 25 Christmas stockings to the veterans at the new Veterans Center in Sallisaw. Pictured (from left) is Tim Foote, Red Cross volunteer and board member fro...
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Cato: From big-city pace to small-town grace
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Cato: From big-city pace to small-town grace
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 17, 2025
When Tara Cato packed up her life in northern Illinois and moved more than 600 miles south to Sequoyah County, she didn’t know she was heading not just toward a new home, but toward a new beginning. C...
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Cattle Showmanship Workshop is Jan. 24
December 17, 2025
The OSU Extension Office is hosting a Cattle Showmanship Workshop on January 24 at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. Join in on a hands-on workshop designed to help exhibitors sharpen their showmanship...
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2026 Sequoyah County 4-H events
December 17, 2025
Jan. 10 - 4-H Horse Volunteer Conference. Jan. 16 - Nominations for Salute to Excellence awards due. Jan. 22-26 - On the Road to Leadership trip, Jan. 23-24, Night at the Science Museum. Feb. 7 - Hors...
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Sports
Central Tigers win Gore Tournament; Lady Tigers third, host Pirates fourth, Lady Pirates consolation champions
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Central Tigers win Gore Tournament; Lady Tigers third, host Pirates fourth, Lady Pirates consolation champions
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 17, 2025
The Central Tigers capped last weekend off by winning the Gore Tournament, which took place last Thursday through Saturday at Gore Event Center. Central won a battle of Tigers against Oktaha 38-26 to ...
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Vian Wolverines beginning new season with new coach
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Vian Wolverines beginning new season with new coach
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 17, 2025
When the Vian Wolverines take to the basketball court this season, they will be under a new coach. Randy Ragland, who coached the Meeker Bulldogs for the last five seasons after being at Pocola, was h...
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Miscues cost Vian once more in state title game
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Miscues cost Vian once more in state title game
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 17, 2025
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 vict...
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Webbers Falls Lady Warriors runners-up at Wilson Tiger Classic; boys consolation champions
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Webbers Falls Lady Warriors runners-up at Wilson Tiger Classic; boys consolation champions
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 17, 2025
The Webbers Falls Lady Warriors finished as runners-up at the Wilson Tiger Classic, which took place Thursday through Saturday, as they lost 42-40 to the host Wilson Lady Tigers in Saturday night’s ti...
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Central football duo to play in Native American Football Game
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Central football duo to play in Native American Football Game
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 10, 2025
While the Central Tigers missed out just barely on having a Week 11 Class A, Division II playoff game, two members of the team will get one more game under their belts as Central Tigers. Central Tiger...
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Webbers Falls Warriors seeking bigger, better things this season
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Webbers Falls Warriors seeking bigger, better things this season
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 10, 2025
The Webbers Falls Warriors were 8-14 a season ago and lost their one and only playoff game with a 61-54 loss in the Class A District Tournament last year in Red Oak. The Warriors will return four star...
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Commentary
Glory to God in the Highest
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Glory to God in the Highest
By Shirley R. Watts 
December 17, 2025
Christian When was the last time you opened your Bible to Luke 2. Was it a year ago, or lately? We have many who profess Christ, who cannot tell you the story of the day Jesus came to earth to bring u...
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Not How I Would Do It
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Not How I Would Do It
By Pastor Tim Perkins 
December 17, 2025
As I get older I seem to get a little more set in my ways. I have always been a little hard headed and stubborn, but it seems that I am getting a little more…let’s say… contrary (okay, a lot). I know ...
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Only One Way Through Heaven’s Gates
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
December 17, 2025
BROTHERS, SISTERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, NO MATTER WHAT THIS WORLD TELLS YOU/ME/US—THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY THROUGH HEAVEN’S GATES! THAT WAY IS ONLY WITH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR! John 1...
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The Promise of The Messiah…Jesus Christ!
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The Promise of The Messiah…Jesus Christ!
By Shirley R. Watts 
December 10, 2025
Promise Made “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Princ...
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The Lamb
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The Lamb
By Pastor Tim Perkins 
December 10, 2025
Lakeview Baptist As I was thinking about this Christmas I remembered the song Christmas has its Cradle, Easter has its Cross. I just finished listening to Away in the Manger and I started thinking abo...
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Praise the Lord to the Highest
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
December 10, 2025
CHERISH THE LORD ALL YOUR/MY/OUR DAYS! GLORIFY THE LORD AS BEST A HE KNOWS YOU/ME/WE CAN! PRAISE THE LORD TO THE HIGHEST! Deuteronomy 10:1-22 1At that time the Lord said unto me, Hew thee two tables o...
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Lifestyle
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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Padgett’s Barber Shop feted by Sallisaw officials for 66 years in business
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Padgett’s Barber Shop feted by Sallisaw officials for 66 years in business
By LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER 
December 17, 2025
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...
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Weaving baskets
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Weaving baskets
December 17, 2025
Cherokee Nation recently came to Webbers Falls Public School, where they provided students in grades sixth through ninth, the chance to weave baskets. The school wishes to thank them for the fun and e...
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Gore Elementary students of the month
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Gore Elementary students of the month
December 17, 2025
Gore Elementary November students of the month were (in no particular order) Kindergarten - Jax York, Pre-kindergarten - Theodore Murray, first grade - Aislunn Greene, second grade - Myah Hulse, third...
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Taking pride, providing service
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Taking pride, providing service
December 3, 2025
Coach Lewis from Gore Public Schools took his Careers class outside for a campus clean-up, demonstrating the importance of taking pride in one’s school while also providing a service to others. He’s t...
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Behind the job
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Behind the job
December 3, 2025
Gore Public Schools 4-H members had an exciting opportunity to meet tornado chaser Will Clay and check out his famous storm-chasing truck, the Dominator. Students learned what it takes to be a real st...
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21 years later, mystery still surrounds Adams’ disappearance
Main, news...
21 years later, mystery still surrounds Adams’ disappearance
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 17, 2025
Twenty-one years after a Northeastern State University student vanished along with his pickup truck, investigators and family members say they are no closer to understanding what happened on Dec. 13, ...
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Main, news...
Gore School Board advances budget, approves employee stipends
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 17, 2025
Gore Public Schools Board of Education moved through a full agenda on November 10, approving financial items, hearing updates on an ongoing elementary bond project and voting to provide stipends to al...
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Main, news...
Vian Trustees approve YL funding, Task Force agreement rejected
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 17, 2025
The Vian Board of Trustees worked through a full agenda during its regular meeting on Nov. 17, approving major funding for youth activities, accepting multiple departmental reports and entering an exe...
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Vian man pleads guilty to child abuse charge
December 17, 2025
A Vian resident has pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of child abuse stemming from a 2025 incident on the Cherokee Nation Reservation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of ...
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Coach Willis accepts silver ball
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Coach Willis accepts silver ball
December 17, 2025
Vian Wolverines football coach and athletic director Gary Willis (right) accepts the silver ball for being the Class 2A, Division II state runners-up for the second straight season. Vian lost 34-29 to...
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