Fleet Faces Burglary, Embezzlement Charges

news

July 8, 2020

A Webbers Falls man was charged on June 19 in Sequoyah County District Court with felony second-degree burglary and embezzlement. A bench warrant was issued for Gene D. Fleet, 51, the same day and returned on June 23, according to court records. No formal court dates have been scheduled for Fleet as of press time.

Obituaries

Dorothy Dean Thomas

April 1, 2026

March 15, 1926 — March 16, 2026 A Celebration of Life service for Dorothy Dean Thomas, 100, was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Emanuel Pentecostal Church in Braggs. Mrs. Thomas was born ...

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Instructions

By Pastor Tim Perkins

April 1, 2026

Instructions, now that is an interesting word. Not a small word, but not a real big one either. However, it is a word with a lot of impact. I don’t think most people like it either. It has the implica...

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Behold! I am Alive – Forevermore

By Shirley R. Watts

April 1, 2026

‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” (Luke 24:7). “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice...

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OBI schedules April blood drives

April 1, 2026

Our Blood Institute (OBI) is kicking off its April and May donor campaign, inviting the community to make a stop along the iconic Route 66 and help fuel the journey for patients in local hospitals. OB...

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Standridge secures senate passage of bill to repeal old turnpike routes

April 1, 2026

The Oklahoma Senate on March 23 overwhelmingly passed legislation from Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman, that would undo legislative authorization for some turnpike projects that were previously approve...

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Praise the Lord

By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church

April 1, 2026

BEING TEMPTED BY SATAN? DON’T FEEL ALONE! JESUS CHRIST WAS TEMPTED BY SATAN AND SATAN HAD TO LEAVE! JESUS SAW SATAN FALL AS LIGHTNING FROM HEAVEN! Matthew 4:1 25 1Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit i...

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Easter services planned at Assembly of God

April 1, 2026

Vian First Assembly of God church will host a resurrection day service, dinner and an egg hunt at 10:45 a.m. on April 5. The church is located at 205 E. Schley Street in Vian. All are welcome.

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GHS March Students of the Month

April 1, 2026

Gore High School March Students of the Month as voted on by the middle and high school staff are (top row, from left) Kadence Kusler and Dalton Morris, eighth graders. Bottom row (from left) Trenton C...

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Rooted in Vian: Sandlin balances family, faith and a future in education

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

April 1, 2026

For Megan Sandlin, home has always been more than a place — it’s a foundation, a calling and a future she’s working hard to give back to. At 28, the Blackgum resident is preparing to graduate from Nor...

sports

Vian Wolverines enjoy 3-1 week last week on the diamond

By David Seeley Sports Editor

April 1, 2026

The Vian Wolverines baseball team went 3-1 last week on the diamond. The Wolverines won their first three games of the week — a 13-3 five-inning, run-rule road win over Central on March 23, then got a...

sports

Gore Lady Pirates had busy week last week

By David Seeley Sports Editor

April 1, 2026

The Gore Lady Pirates were two festivals last week. At the Porum Festival, the Lady Pirates split games on both March 23 and March 24. On Day 1, the Lady Pirates beat Central 13-10 but lost 11-0 in fo...