Band Boosters shown support

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August 31, 2022

The Vian Band of Gold is being fed before each ballgame by the Vian Band Alumni, and have received donations from individuals and Short Stop #1. “We are so thankful for everyone’s support this year. The band has grown to 32 kids and adding color guard as well this year,” Molly Creasey, Band Booster, said. Pictured from the left is, Katherine Creasey, percussionist in the band; LeighAnn Smith and Terry Grinstead, employees of Short Stop #1, and Molly Creasey, band booster.

Obituaries

Gladys Louise Jackson

April 1, 2026

Dec. 25, 1931 – March 16, 2026 Funeral services for Gladys Louise Jackson, 94, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was at ...

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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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Ed Fisher

April 1, 2026

April 12, 1953 – March 22, 2026 Ed Fisher, 72, of Sallisaw, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Sallisaw. He was born on April 12, 1953, in Wichita, Kan., to Lindy Fisher and Dorothy Jean (Phill...

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Wanda Marie Smith

April 1, 2026

May 25, 1936 — March 20, 2026 A Celebration of Life Service for Wanda Marie Smith, 89, of Vian, was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Cornerstone Tabernacle in Gore. Burial followed at Gard...

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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...