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December 15, 2021

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…

There was a snow storm Saturday during the Town of Gore’s Christmas Parade as the train with Sloan Farms Express spread some holiday cheer to those attending. See additional Gore Christmas Parade pictures on page 8 of this issue. VICKIE TINCHER

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Storm spotter training class scheduled

March 25, 2026

Living in Oklahoma usually means either a fascination with or fear of tornadoes and thunderstorms, both of which come with a healthy respect for the awesome, if not unpredictable, power of Mother Natu...

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Webbers Falls Trustees tackle floodplain concerns

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 25, 2026

Floodplain regulations, funding flexibility and several community improvement efforts highlighted discussions during the Webbers Falls Board of Trustees meeting held on March 10. Trustees began by app...

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Candidate filing for state and county offices begins on April 1

March 25, 2026

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. April 1 when the candidate filing period opens, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk says. Candidates for state offices must file...

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Town of Gore faces public outcry over police conduct

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 25, 2026

A packed agenda and emotional public comments highlighted the Town of Gore’s regular meeting on March 17, as residents voiced strong concerns over a troubling encounter involving a local police office...

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Vian mayor arrested at baseball tournament

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

March 25, 2026

Town of Vian Mayor Dennis Fletcher was arrested Saturday afternoon following a confrontation with a deputy at a high school baseball tournament in Payne County. According to a report from the Payne Co...

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Marble City Farmers, Art Market free class is March 28

March 25, 2026

The Marble City Farmers and Art Market will host a free class on Saturday, March 28, on essential oils/salve. The class is limited to eight participants, so you must pre-register by calling 918-817930...

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Deadline to change party affiliation approaches

March 25, 2026

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said. Voters may change their party affiliati...

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Early voting begins April 2 for school board election

March 25, 2026

Early voting begins April 2 for voters in Sequoyah County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their county election board. Sequoyah ...

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Different landforms

March 25, 2026

Mr. Keaton’s sixth grade class at Vian Middle School partnered with Mrs. Bethel’s kindergarteners at Vian Elementary to talk about different landforms. Mentoring activities offer great learning opport...

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Lessons in topography

March 25, 2026

Mr. Keaton’s sixth grade Geography class at Vian Middle School visited Ms. Moore’s class at Vian Elementary to share lessons in topography.

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Senior Day at the Capitol is March 30

March 25, 2026

Oklahoma senior citizens, caregivers, and others interested in issues affecting aging Oklahomans are invited to the State Capitol for Senior Day at the Capitol on March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., a...