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Trotter joins staff as summer intern
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Trotter joins staff as summer intern
By JADE PHILLIPS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
June 18, 2025
Ally Trotter, a 2025 graduate of Vian High School, is now working as an intern for the Vian Tenkiller NEWS and Sequoyah County Times. She chose to intern with the newspapers not only because it’s clos...
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Infrastructure, funding, insurance measures approved by Gore School Board
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
June 18, 2025
The Gore Public Schools Board of Education convened for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on June 9, where it efficiently moved through its agenda, beginning with unanimous approval of the consent agenda....
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Vian woman sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
June 18, 2025
A Vian woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for her role in trafficking methamphetamine across eastern Oklahoma, federal authorities announced. Stephanie Leigh Rodgers, 40,...
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Former officer charged after alleged Illegal entry, use of force
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
June 18, 2025
A former Vian Police officer is facing serious criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly lied under oath, illegally entered a residence, and used excessive force during an arrest l...
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Vian’s Center 64 Food Pantry moves to new location
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Vian’s Center 64 Food Pantry moves to new location
By ALLY TROTTER NEWS INTERN 
June 18, 2025
Center 64 Food Pantry is currently in the process of moving from their location on Highway 64 and Blackstone Street to the former Vian Peace Center, which is located directly across the street. Doug White is the founder and operator of the food pantry in Vian, which serves those who are in need and cannot find help. White said the Center currently serves around 90 families continuously but when th...
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Webbers Falls cheer sign-ups is Monday
June 18, 2025
Webbers Falls Public School will host a junior high cheer sign-up and parent meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 23. If there is a scheduling conflict with the meeting date, contact Cheerleading Coach C...
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Boat owners reminded of July 1 registration renewals, warning decals
June 18, 2025
With the summer season upon us, Service Oklahoma is reminding boat owners that registration renewals for all motorized boats must be completed by July 1. As part of House Bill 2010 (2023), also known ...
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County sales tax income up from last year
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County sales tax income up from last year
June 18, 2025
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from April business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...
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Wright joins Tenkiller Lake and Land team
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Wright joins Tenkiller Lake and Land team
June 18, 2025
Cason Wright Tenkiller Lake and Land would like to officially welcome Cason Wright to their team. Wright is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he earned a degree in Agribusiness. He has mo...
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Boys & Girls Club requests lunch donations for end-of-summer program
June 18, 2025
The Boys and Girls Club of Sequoyah County has just kicked off their 2025 Summer Program, and they’re excited to begin the coming weeks of fun, learning, and growth ahead for the amazing youth that th...
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Sallisaw man dies weeks after collision
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
June 18, 2025
A Sallisaw man has reportedly died nearly four weeks after a serious motorcycle crash on Highway 82 near South Indian Road in Keys. The collision, which occurred on the evening of May 2, has now been ...
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Bicycle-powered smoothies
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Bicycle-powered smoothies
June 18, 2025
June 11 was an incredible day at the Boys and Girls Club of Sequoyah County thanks to their wonderful partners, Steven Hatcher and Isaac Barnoski from Cherokee Nation Public Health. The two men shared...
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Ark Tech Chancellor’s List, Honor Roll announced
June 18, 2025
Arkansas Tech University- Ozark Campus has announced its Chancellor’s List and Honor Roll for the spring 2025 semester. The ATU-Ozark Campus Chancellor’s List recognizes students who complete a semest...
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Arkansas Tech University graduate hired as new Gore girls basketball coach
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Arkansas Tech University graduate hired as new Gore girls basketball coach
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
June 18, 2025
The old adage says, “You have to start somewhere,” and that somewhere for Nicole Goodman is Gore. Goodman, a 2021 Van Buren (Ark.) High School graduate and an Arkansas Tech University December graduat...
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OKC Thunder trying for 3-2 lead in NBA Finals
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OKC Thunder trying for 3-2 lead in NBA Finals
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
June 18, 2025
I know by the time you read this week’s column, you will already know how this turned out. However, the deadline for content for each week’s edition is 2-3 p.m. Mondays, so Monday night’s Game 5 of th...
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Local wrestler goes 9-5 in National Duals last week in Pennsylvania
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Local wrestler goes 9-5 in National Duals last week in Pennsylvania
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
June 18, 2025
OAKS, Pa. — Gore Pirates Youth Wrestling wrestler Jaydan Gates, who is wrestling this summer for the River Valley Freestyle Academy, went 9-5 in combined matches in both freestyle and Greco-Roman comp...
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Alabama angler’s consistency pays off to win Lake Tenkiller event
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Alabama angler’s consistency pays off to win Lake Tenkiller event
By MANDY PASCAL B.A.S.S. COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER 
June 18, 2025
TAHLEQUAH — Ten months ago, Wes Logan found himself in a hospital bed with a gash across his head and a set of broken bones after hitting an unknown object on Day 2 at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Cha...
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Meeker coach hired to lead Vian boys basketball
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Meeker coach hired to lead Vian boys basketball
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
June 18, 2025
Sometimes things just seem to fall into place for someone, and that was the case for Randy Ragland. After being the Meeker Bulldogs basketball coach for the last five years, going 9-14 last season and...
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Vian Wolverine, Central football trio play in Native American All-State Game
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Vian Wolverine, Central football trio play in Native American All-State Game
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
June 18, 2025
EL RENO — Vian Wolverines senior Nathen Cheater and three Central Tigers senior football players got to play in one more high school game as Dillon Miller, Cole Holcomb and Xhaiden Mosby represented t...
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Commentary
Just barely
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Just barely
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
June 18, 2025
When I was growing up, my dad had a favorite saying he used when it came to hard work that w a s n ’ t much fun. After we comp leted our task, he would say something like, “Boy, that was a lot of fun,...
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OSU Extension offers tips to help reduce the risk of cancer
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OSU Extension offers tips to help reduce the risk of cancer
By JANIS RISLEY FCS/4-H SEQ. CO. EXT. ED. 
June 18, 2025
No disease is 100% preventable, and cancer is no exception. Nearly 2 million people in the Un i t e d States are diagnosed with cancer each year. Res earch shows that four out of 10 types of cancer ar...
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Abide
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Abide
By Pastor Michael Martin 
June 18, 2025
John 15:1-4 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth m...
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Jesus said: Look at The Fields
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Jesus said: Look at The Fields
By Shirley R. Watts 
June 18, 2025
“Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” (John 4:35-36) “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord ...
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Balance
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Balance
By JANIS RISLEY FCS/4-H SEQ. CO. EXT. ED. 
June 18, 2025
When should I call the doctor about balance problems? Although it is natural to notice a decrease in your sense of b a lanc e st ar t ing in your 50s, you should not consider a severe loss of balance ...
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Happy Father’s Day
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Happy Father’s Day
By Pastor Tim Perkins 
June 18, 2025
In going through my files looking for Fathers’ Day illustrations I came across this article (somewhat dated, but, oh how needed today) and thought I would share it with you. As I was reading this arti...
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Lifestyle
Who Shall Live
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Who Shall Live
By Vian Baptist Church 
June 11, 2025
Numbers 24:23 And he took up his parable, and said, Alas, who shall live when God doeth this! Balaam the son of Beor was a seer at the time Israel was being led o of Egypt. As Israel approached the Ki...
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Claiming the Lost in America Today
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Claiming the Lost in America Today
June 11, 2025
We must claim the lost in America because millions are being blinded by Satan. They are living in sin, in bondage to sin and their destiny is Hell if they do not accept Jesus Christ. They are facing H...
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EODD is virtual host site for fraud conference on June 20
June 11, 2025
Did you know that Medicare fraud is estimated at $60 billion to $100 billion per year? Did you also know that Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers and family members are the front line of defense agains...
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Unwise Decisions
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Unwise Decisions
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
June 11, 2025
My oldest warrior grandson found out that he was not quite the warrior he thought he was. Granted he is a tough little booger and fearless in many ways. Knock him down, and he gets back up. If he gets...
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We’re Just Passing Through
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
June 11, 2025
PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER! PERSECUTION RUNS RAMPANT IN THIS OL’ WORLD! IF THEY DESTROY THE BODY, WHAT ELSE CAN THEY DO! THIS WORLD IS NOT OUR HOME! WE’RE JUST P A S S I N G THROUGH! Matthew 10:22-28...
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Freezing foods can help reduce food waste, cost
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Freezing foods can help reduce food waste, cost
By JANIS RISLEY EXT. ED. FCS/4-H SEQ. CO. 
June 11, 2025
With the cost of groceries continuing to rise, many people are looking for ways keep their food budget in check. There’s one kitchen appliance that can help consumers fight this battle – the freezer. ...
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Trotter joins staff as summer intern
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Trotter joins staff as summer intern
By JADE PHILLIPS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
June 18, 2025
Ally Trotter, a 2025 graduate of Vian High School, is now working as an intern for the Vian Tenkiller NEWS and Sequoyah County Times. She chose to intern with the newspapers not only because it’s clos...
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Infrastructure, funding, insurance measures approved by Gore School Board
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
June 18, 2025
The Gore Public Schools Board of Education convened for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on June 9, where it efficiently moved through its agenda, beginning with unanimous approval of the consent agenda....
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Vian woman sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
June 18, 2025
A Vian woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for her role in trafficking methamphetamine across eastern Oklahoma, federal authorities announced. Stephanie Leigh Rodgers, 40,...
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Former officer charged after alleged Illegal entry, use of force
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
June 18, 2025
A former Vian Police officer is facing serious criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly lied under oath, illegally entered a residence, and used excessive force during an arrest l...
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Three tornadoes confirmed
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Three tornadoes confirmed
June 18, 2025
The National Weather Service confirmed that at least three EF1 tornadoes struck Sequoyah County on June 6, with one beginning at Vian, another near Sallisaw and a third went north of Roland into Liber...
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