News
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John_3:16.
By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church
Raw milk produced by Swan Bros. Dairy, Inc. of Claremore, is the subject of a statewide recall due to the confirmed detection of Campylobacter jejuni, according to a press release.
Several state and county officials have expressed frustration about the parking pass program which officially began last Monday at 22 Oklahoma State Parks including at Lake Tenkiller in Sequoyah Co
By Lynn Mcculley
Sports
Central High School athlete Kaylynn Mills is ready to write a new chapter in her comeback story.
By Chris Day
Former Vian High School baseball standout Javier Ramos is on Tulsa Drillers’ 32-man roster which was announced Wednesday.
By Chris Day
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association plans to move forward with fall activities, association Executive Director David Jackson said Thursday.
By Chris Day
Commentary
Dear Editor,
Steve Carter wants to brag about everything that he and his workers do on Evening Shade Road.
Well, that’s pretty funny.
Living is a journey we each go through,
A collection of deeds that happen to you.
Strive to correct the ones that start wrong,
By Scribbles And Poems By A Blackgum Mountain Boy Charles S. Davis, Written July 2020
I Corinthians 3:6 . . . I have planted Apollos watered: but God gave the increase.
Paul likened preaching and teaching God’s word and planting and watering a seed.
By Pastor Kenneth Byrd Round Mountain Community Church
Lifestyle
Michelle Leaf, of Vian, was recognized last week as Vian Nursing & Rehab’s first-ever CNA of the Year. Leaf was presented with some goodies for her honor. Congratulations, Michelle!
The Greater Tenkiller Area Organization (GTAA) has announced that the group’s annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Lake Tenkiller will be held Saturday, July 4.
(At right) Mobility Aids were recently donated to VFW Auxiliary Post 4518, which will be given to any veteran or their family.
Obituaries
Gore – Services for Donald Glen Barnes, 63, of Gore will be held today, Wed., July 1, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Lighthouse Tabernacle in Gore.
Vian – Graveside services for Cheryl Hudson, 46, of Vian will be held today, Wed., July 1, 2020 at 2 p.m.
Vian – A memorial service for Cleatus “Gaga” Haning, 95, of Vian will be held on Fri., July 3, 2020 at 1 p.m.