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Sample ballots are now available for November 5 election
October 9, 2024
Sample ballots are now available for the November 5 election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ ovp or pick up a copy at the...
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SCWA announces water rate increase
October 9, 2024
The Sequoyah County Water Association (SCWA) at its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 27, voted to increase water rates to its customers. The board of directors reviewed several proposals before making ...
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Vian man charged after being refused alcohol
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
October 9, 2024
A Vian man is charged with battery/assault and battery on a police officer and driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol after he was reportedly refused alcohol at a Vian convenienc...
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Eyeglass donations being accepted
October 9, 2024
Anyone wishing to donate old or no longer used eyeglasses can do so by dropping them off at the Vian Lions Club donation box, located in front of the old Vian Town Hall on Thornton Street. The Lions w...
Burnin’ Down Main Street
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Burnin’ Down Main Street
October 9, 2024
Vian’s 7th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street was held Saturday in downtown Vian featuring a car show, burnout competition, cornhole tournament, live music and good food. Winners of the car show and burnouts will be announced in next week’s issue. Best in Show will receive a $600 payout, with more class payouts to be included. Burnout prizes included the top average score of two runs, with first plac...
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Annual Douglas School Reunion set for Oct. 11, 12, 13
October 9, 2024
The sixth annual Douglas School Reunion has been scheduled for October 11, 12 and 13, at Murphy’s Mountain, 449010 E. 979 Road, Vian. “It is that time again for our annual Douglas School Reunion,” Den...
A Philbrook field trip for Gifted & Talented
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A Philbrook field trip for Gifted & Talented
October 9, 2024
Vian Middle School’s Gifted & Talented students enjoyed a field trip recently to the Philbrook Museum of Art and The Gathering Place park in Tulsa.
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Settlemyre recognized
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Settlemyre recognized
October 9, 2024
The town of Gore recently acknowledged clerk Lisa Settlemyre’s (center) recognition by the Oklahoma Municipal League as a subject matter expert, inviting her to join the Open Records Insight Panel at ...
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Ombudsman Program celebrating residents in long-term care
By October is Resident Rights month 
October 9, 2024
The Ombudsman Program would like to recognize Residents’ Rights Month which is celebrated each October and is designated by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care. Each year highlights...
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Area blood drives to be held
October 9, 2024
Our Blood Institute (OBI) will be hosting blood drives this month. Donors will receive a free glow in the dark “Peoplejuice” T-shirt while supplies last. Sallisaw Walmart will hold theirs on Oct. 11 f...
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Baby Crawl and Toddler Race Oct. 12
October 9, 2024
Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library will be hosting a Baby/Toddler Fair from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 12. In addition to a baby crawl and toddler race, newborn screenings will be given and local...
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Free tobacco cessation classes being offered at Vian
October 9, 2024
Cherokee Nation Public Health is providing free tobacco cessation classes at the Vian Community Building. Participants do not have to be Native American to enroll. Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 1...
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Oklahoma WIC Transitions to New Formula
October 9, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program will be transitioning from Gerber to Similac brand contract infant formulas. All WIC programs in the US are required to have a fo...
Sports
Central Tigers outlast Tulsa Regent Prep for homecoming victory
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Central Tigers outlast Tulsa Regent Prep for homecoming victory
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
October 9, 2024
One never knows just what will be a key play(s) in a game to help a team end up with a win over its opponent. Those two plays happened at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half...
Vian Lady Wolverines see softball season come to a close
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Vian Lady Wolverines see softball season come to a close
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
October 9, 2024
PRAGUE — The Vian Lady Wolverines saw their 2024 fast-pitch softball season come to a close Friday afternoon when they lost 4-0 to the Antlers Lady Bearcats in the loser’s-bracket final of the Class 3...
Vian Wolverines claw Antlers Bearcats
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Vian Wolverines claw Antlers Bearcats
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
October 9, 2024
The Vian Wolverines kept their perfect season intact as they routed the Antlers Bearcats 48-0 last Friday night at St. John Stadium. The Wolverines (5-0 overall, 2-0 in District 2AII-4 play) scored tw...
Gore Pirates suffer home district loss to Talihina
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Gore Pirates suffer home district loss to Talihina
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
October 9, 2024
It was a rough night of District AII-3 football for the Gore Pirates as they suffered a 48-6 loss to the visiting Talihina Golden Tigers last Friday night at K.G. Horn Stadium. The lone score for the ...
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The Children ofWickedness
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The Children ofWickedness
By Ghurrh was 
October 9, 2024
2 Samuiel 7:10 “Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness affli...
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Christians: Our Sins – Higher Than Our Heads!
By Shirley R. Watts 
October 9, 2024
Burden “.. .Ezra came up from Babylon; and he was a skilled scribe in the Law of Moses, which the Lord God of Israel had given. The king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the Lord ...
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Study God’s Holy Word
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
October 9, 2024
GOD CONTROLS THE RAIN AND THE AIR! MANY PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW THIS! STUDY GOD’S HOLY WORD! Job 36:22-33 22Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him? 23Who hath enjoined him his way? or who...
Preacher’s Kid, Purpose and Used Cars
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Preacher’s Kid, Purpose and Used Cars
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
October 9, 2024
Growing up a preacher’s kid must be interesting. I never was a preacher’s kid, but I did raise three of them. They each have stories to tell of their experiences at different churches, and what it was...
Workingwith God
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Workingwith God
By Pastor 
October 2, 2024
ICorinthians 3:9 “For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are Gods building.” When the earth was formed, God in His wisdom knew of the future of mankind. Some tell us that m...
The Eternal Future is in Sight!
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The Eternal Future is in Sight!
By Shirley R. Watts 
October 2, 2024
Promise “I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:3 4). “For the Lord Him...
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Cosseys celebrate 64 years
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Cosseys celebrate 64 years
September 25, 2024
“Sept. 24 we will celebrate our PIS 64 years of mB marriage tg and 1 can mK only say she ¡pg was a gift from God. Only those married young and mined married can u nderstand t h e deep felt love of all...
Fullbright receives 60-year certificate from OHCE
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Fullbright receives 60-year certificate from OHCE
September 18, 2024
Lois Fullbright, age 102, and the founding member of the Akins OHCE Group, received a 60-year certificate for her continuous membership in the Oklahoma Home and Community Education Group (OHCE), an af...
S’mores experience
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S’mores experience
September 4, 2024
Marble City Public School science students recently conducted a class experiment with conduction, convection and radiation by making s’mores.
Vian Band of Gold thanks sponsors
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Vian Band of Gold thanks sponsors
September 4, 2024
The Vian Band of Gold would like to thank all their sponsors who donated to help with Band Camp and football season this year. Whether it be food, drinks or monetary, your donation was greatly appreci...
Collecting zucchini
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Collecting zucchini
September 4, 2024
Mrs. Mattox and Mrs. Edgmon’s classes at Gore Public Schools are shown in the school garden, collecting zucchini.
Duke does his job
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Duke does his job
September 4, 2024
Gore Public School administration said they appreciate these Webbers Falls law enforcement officers and their drug dog, Duke, for agreeing to do routine walkthroughs of their school throughout the yea...
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