Vian Public Schools doing well with Purple and Gold Rotation Schedule

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September 30, 2020

Administration, staff, teachers and other school personnel at Vian Public Schools returned for the 2020-2021 school year on Aug. 24, hoping by delaying an earlier start date that they would see a decrease in of COVID-19 cases in our area. Vian School Superintendent Victor Salcedo said classes were scheduled to begin Aug. 13 but school officials decided to delay the first day of school until Monday, Aug. 24.

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Gore Lady Pirates swept by Dewar in Class A District Tournament to see season end

By David Seeley Sports Editor

September 27, 2023

After losing regular-season finale to ChecotahLast week was the final week of action on the fast-pitch softball diamond for the Gore Lady Pirates.After losing their regular-season finale 8-1 to the Ch...

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Trustees table agreement, approve cleanup

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

September 27, 2023

In August, September monthly meetings; Abbott hired as new town attorneyThe Vian Board of Trustees voted to table an agreement between the town and MC Nutrition Services during their regular monthly m...

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County sales tax income up from last year

September 27, 2023

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from August business. The monies they reported this period represent sales ...

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Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records

September 27, 2023

Pattie L. Bullock, 43, Gore: Burglary (second degree); Grand larceny.Joseph W. Crowley, 25, Sallisaw: Domestic abuse-A&B.Jacob L. Cruz, 25, Sallisaw: Burglary (second degree); Grand larceny; Poss. of ...

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Vian FFA Chapter officers attend annual COLT Conference

September 27, 2023

Officers of the Vian FFA chapter participated in the 2023 Oklahoma FFA Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference Sept. 12 at the Glenpool Conference.The eight state FFA officers planned and condu...

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Slightly Salty

By JANIS RISLEY FCS/4-H EXT.

September 27, 2023

ED.Have you ever been told you need to cut back on your sodium intake? Sodium, also known as salt, tends to get a bad rap in the nutrition and health world. Fun fact, your body actually needs sodium! ...

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VHS Class of ’78 reunion set, looking for classmates

September 27, 2023

Vian High School’s graduating class of 1978 is planning their 45year class reunion for Oct. 14, from 4 to 10 p.m. with a reunion dinner and fun-filled evening. The class will also be raffling off bask...

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Gore Police Report

September 27, 2023

Cory Jon Murray: Speeding.Ethan Don James: Speeding.Alexis Delilah Vaughn: DUS.Donita A. Stewart: Speeding.Derrick Nathaniel Gates: Failure to pay taxes due to State.MichaelDavis:Speeding. Juston Coff...

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AA Meetings in Vian on Tuesdays and Fridays

September 27, 2023

AA Meetings are now being held at Vian Vian United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Lee and Blackstone Streets. The meetings are held each week on Tuesday and Friday, beginning at 7 p.m.For ...

sports

Gore Pirates win District A-8 opener over Talihina

By David Seeley Sports Editor

September 27, 2023

It took a little bit of a wake-up call, but once the Gore Pirates got going, they never looked back.After falling behind 6-0 in the first quarter, the Pirates scored the game’s next 44 points to end u...

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Gore senior runner wins Sallisaw Invitational

By David Seeley Sports Editor

September 27, 2023

Gore Lady Pirate senior cross country runner Hallie Kinion bested the field of 29 runners in the field to win Saturday morning’s Sallisaw Invitational. She won the two-mile race in a time of 14:24.76....