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Ricochet headlining benefit concert
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Ricochet headlining benefit concert
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 5, 2025
Country music fans are in for a treat this November as 1990s hitmakers Ricochet and Oklahoma’s own Becky Hobbs take the stage together for a special concert benefiting The Oklahoma School for the Blin...
Veterans Day
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Veterans Day
November 5, 2025
Veterans Day Assembly at 10 a.m., Gore Event Center. All veterans and a guest are welcome to join students for lunch following the assembly. Veterans Day Breakfast and Program. Breakfast will be serve...
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Vian Board of Trustees approve Purple Heart Town designation
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 5, 2025
The Vian Board of Trustees took several key actions during its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 20, including approving the town’s designation as a Purple Heart Town and officially taking over this yea...
Burnin’ Down Main Street is Saturday
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Burnin’ Down Main Street is Saturday
November 5, 2025
Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street is slated for Saturday, in downtown Vian, at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted once again by B&B Auto and Vian Wheel and Tire. Car Show...
Vian Police Department honors local resident for heroic actions
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Vian Police Department honors local resident for heroic actions
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 5, 2025
The Vian Police Department has recognized local resident Kevin Chew for his courage and selflessness during a recent emergency. According to Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins, on Sept. 28, a medical emergency occurred at the intersection of Hwys. 82 and 64. While on the scene, Kevin Chew and his brother, off-duty Sallisaw Police officer Anthony Chew, witnessed the situation unfolding and immediately ...
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Sequoyah County Historical Society takes annual fall trip
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Sequoyah County Historical Society takes annual fall trip
By SUBMITTED BY JACKIE SNOW POP 
November 5, 2025
The Sequoyah County Historical Society made their annual fall trip on Oct. 15. They met at the society’s museum, 200 E. Creek in Sallisaw, and left for McAlester on a chartered Kats bus provided by Ch...
Special ceremony planned for Vietnam veterans
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Special ceremony planned for Vietnam veterans
November 5, 2025
A special ceremony for the family members of veterans who gave their lives in Vietnam has been announced by Don Nichols of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH). The MOPH will be honoring fami...
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Vendors, participants sought for Marble City Spring Fling
November 5, 2025
The Marble City Spring Fling has been set from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 16, with door prizes and free drawings throughout the day. The morning will kick off with Breakfast at the Bank starting at 7 a.m...
Sports
Local wrestlers place in Saturday’s Tahlequah Open
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Local wrestlers place in Saturday’s Tahlequah Open
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 5, 2025
TAHLEQUAH — Two local wrestlers placed in Saturday’s Tahlequah Open. In the age 12-andyounger division, Vian Wrestling Club wrestler Parker Mabe won the 73-pound title as he went 3-0, beating both For...
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Trotter among winners of Eastern Soil Judging Team
November 5, 2025
TheEasternOklahoma State College soils judging team in Wilburton earned first place overall at the 2025 Collegiate Region IV Soil Judging Contest, hosted by the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville....
Central Tigers handle Gore to keep slim playoff hopes alive
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Central Tigers handle Gore to keep slim playoff hopes alive
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 5, 2025
Although it was a Week 9 game when the local county rivals, the Central Tigers and the Gore Pirates, met for a District AII-3 game last Friday night at K.G. Horn Stadium, it essentially was a Week 11 ...
Commentary
Christian – Trust in God at All Times
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Christian – Trust in God at All Times
By Shirley R. Watts 
November 5, 2025
“Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation.” “He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.” “In God is my salvation and my glory; The ro...
Worldly Christians
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Worldly Christians
By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church 
November 5, 2025
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities [1Timothy_ 5:23]. I have to smile when I read this verse. It has certainly been abused in its many inter...
Flooring
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Flooring
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
November 5, 2025
My dad grew up on a farm in South Dakota. He learned how to make do with what he had in order to survive. His family learned how to make the things they needed on the farm. The old saying that “all yo...
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Keep Your Eyes on Jesus
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
November 5, 2025
LET JESUS CHRIST LEAD YOU WHERE HE NEEDS YOU! FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST ALL THE WAY THROUGH HEAVEN’S GATE! JESUS CHRIST TRULY IS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE! Matthew 11:1-30 1And it came to pass, when...
The Enemy Surrounding the Church
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The Enemy Surrounding the Church
By Shirley R. Watts 
October 29, 2025
“The enemy said, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake,” (Exodus 15:9). “Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The Lord will be a light to me. I will bear the ...
Word of the Day: Apathy
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Word of the Day: Apathy
By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church 
October 29, 2025
What It Means: Apathy refers either to a lack of feeling or emotion, or to a lack of interest or concern. Philippians 2:20-21 “For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. For...
Lifestyle
Gore Elementary Walk to School Day
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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...
Gore Deer Clan participates
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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.
Gore Gray Wolves take first
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Gore Gray Wolves take first
October 29, 2025
Congratulations to the Gore Gray Wolves, who took first place at the Cherokee Challenge Bowl. Team members are (in no particular order) Blakely Smith, Tripp Smith, Emory Chitty and Cayson Franco.
Gore Wild Potato Clan takes third
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Gore Wild Potato Clan takes third
October 29, 2025
Congratulations to the Gore Wild Potato Clan on their third place finish in the Cherokee Challenge Bowl last week. Members include (from left) Layla Johnson, Amelia Cox, Elliott Holland and Mileena Do...
Cherokee Water Spiders compete
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Cherokee Water Spiders compete
October 29, 2025
Gore’s Cherokee Water Spiders team recently participated in the Cherokee Bowl. The team consists of (from left) Abalone Sloan, Karsyn Springer, Adalynn Sandy and Ella Barrett.
Little Turtles participate
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Little Turtles participate
October 29, 2025
The Gore Little Turtles participated at the Cherokee Challenge Bowl last week. They did an outstanding job. Congratulations, students!
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Ricochet headlining benefit concert
Main, news...
Ricochet headlining benefit concert
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 5, 2025
Country music fans are in for a treat this November as 1990s hitmakers Ricochet and Oklahoma’s own Becky Hobbs take the stage together for a special concert benefiting The Oklahoma School for the Blin...
Veterans Day
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Veterans Day
November 5, 2025
Veterans Day Assembly at 10 a.m., Gore Event Center. All veterans and a guest are welcome to join students for lunch following the assembly. Veterans Day Breakfast and Program. Breakfast will be serve...
Main, news...
Vian Board of Trustees approve Purple Heart Town designation
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 5, 2025
The Vian Board of Trustees took several key actions during its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 20, including approving the town’s designation as a Purple Heart Town and officially taking over this yea...
Burnin’ Down Main Street is Saturday
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Burnin’ Down Main Street is Saturday
November 5, 2025
Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street is slated for Saturday, in downtown Vian, at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted once again by B&B Auto and Vian Wheel and Tire. Car Show...
Help Grace get her new heart
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Help Grace get her new heart
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 5, 2025
GoFundMe established to support Sallisaw family during transplant journey Grace Prentice, 13, of Sallisaw is known for her bright personality, love of cats and unique indyemo style. But behind her vib...
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