Vian FFA members compete at EOSC FFA Interscholastics

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April 6, 2022

Vian FFA members recently competed at the Eastern Oklahoma State College FFA Interscholastics on Friday, April 25, in Wilburton. Vian FFA members competed in the Sr. Land judging division, Jr. Land judging division and the Home-site evaluation contests.

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New Vian band facility under construction

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April 1, 2026

Construction is officially underway on a new band building for Vian Public Schools, marking a significant investment in the district’s growing music program. The project will transform the remaining s...

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Thorp announces re-election campaign

April 1, 2026

District 27 District Attorney Jack Thorp announced that he will seek re-election to continue serving the citizens of Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah, and Wagoner Counties. First appointed in 2017, Thorp bri...

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Body identified as Erik Throne

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

April 1, 2026

A months-long search for a missing Muskogee County man has come to a tragic end after authorities confirmed a body discovered earlier this month is that of Erik Throne. According to the Muskogee Count...

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Webbers Falls man killed in motorcycle crash

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

April 1, 2026

A Webbers Falls man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Saturday night in rural Muskogee County, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The collision occurred at around 10:14 p.m...

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Vian School Board reorganizes leadership, approves contracts

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

April 1, 2026

The Vian Board of Education approved a series of routine and personnel-related items during its regular meeting held on March 11, including a reorganization of board leadership, contract approvals and...

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Upcoming Easter Egg hunts

April 1, 2026

Gore - April 4, 11 a.m. at Ray Fine Park. Tenkiller State Park - April 4, 10 a.m. at Crappie Point. Vian - April 5, 3 p.m. at Annabelle Farmer Park. Webbers Falls - April 4, 1 p.m. at the Webbers Fall...

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Deadline nears to request absentee ballot for April 7 election

April 1, 2026

Voters in Sequoyah County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 7 Board of Education general election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk says. Absentee ballo...

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Oklahoma Supreme Court sides with Drummond in tribal hunting, fishing dispute

April 1, 2026

Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s legal opinion protecting tribal members’ right to hunt and fish on their reservations survived a challenge at the Oklahoma Supreme Court, after the justices unanimo...

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Cleanup announced for District 2

April 1, 2026

District 2 County Commissioner Beau Burlison has announced the cleanup dates and sites for disposal as part of the upcoming county wide cleanup. Dumpsters will be set out on April 20 and 21 at the fol...

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2026 Sequoyah County 4-H events

April 1, 2026

March 28-29 - Shooting Sports instructor training. April 22 - Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol. April 27 - Oklahoma 4-H Record Books due online by noon. May 12 - Oklahoma 4-H Record Book judging. June ...

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Olsen bill protecting adoptable children passes house

April 1, 2026

Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, has passed legislation through the House clarifying that people convicted of pedophilia cannot adopt children. House Bill 2936 also prohibits people convicted of pedophilia f...