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Vian Wolverines tame Okemah Panthers on Friday night, entertain Henryetta on Thursday night
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October 11, 2023
Vian Wolverines tame Okemah Panthers on Friday night, entertain Henryetta on Thursday night
By David Seeley Sports Editor,

OKEMAH — The Vian Wolverines won for the third straight week as they picked up a District 2A-5 road victory by the score of 4114 over the host Okemah Panthers.

The Wolverines (4-2 overall, 3-0 in district play) scored twice in the opening quarter. Jacob Brannick. Brannick’s 10-yard touchdown run, followed by Masyn Wright’s two-point conversion run, put Vian ahead 8-0 with 10:21 left in the first period.

Draighton Fletcher’s 2-yard TD run with 5:40 left in the quarter upped Vian’s advantage to 14-0 after a period.

After the Panthers (1-5, 0-3) cut their deficit to 14-6 with 6:27 left before halftime, Brannick caught a 38-yard touchdown pass from Wright with 23 seconds remaining in the first half. Mikayah Mendoza’s extra point put the Wolverines ahead 21-6 at halftime.

The Wolverines scored twice in the third quarter to pretty much seal the deal. Wright scored on a 2-yard TD run with 7:28 left in the period, followed by Fletcher’s second touchdown run of the night on a 1-yard plunge at the 4:14 mark. Mendoza hit the PAT after Wright’s score to give Vian a 34-6 lead going into the fourth quarter.

Riley Ellis capped the scoring on the night for the Wolverines on a 20yard TD run. Mendoza’s extra point upped Vian’s advantage to 41-6 with 8:06 left to play.

For the game, Fletcher rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns, Wright had 51 yards rushing and a TD and Riley Ellis rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown. All total, Vian had 253 yards of offense, as compared to Okemah’s 145.

The Wolverines will have a short week this week as they will entertain the Henryetta Black Knights at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. John Stadium.

Officer returns to work, key safety decisions made
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Officer returns to work, key safety decisions made
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May 7, 2025
In a meeting marked by both solemn acknowledgments and forward-looking decisions, the town of Webbers Falls conducted its regular council session on April 8. The meeting began with a heartfelt gesture...
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Police chief announces zero tolerance policy on loose dogs
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 7, 2025
In response to a growing public safety concern, Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins announced that the town is launching a zero tolerance initiative aimed at holding negligent animal owners accountable. “W...
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Fletcher, Peoples reappointed as mayor, vice mayor
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Fletcher, Peoples reappointed as mayor, vice mayor
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 7, 2025
The Town of Vian and Vian Public Works Authority (VPWA) went over a packed agenda during their regular joint meeting on April 21, reappointing town leadership, approving multiple community events, and...
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Cherokee Nation makes donation to local police departments
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Cherokee Nation makes donation to local police departments
May 7, 2025
Cherokee Nation Districts 5 and 6 Tribal Councilors E.O. “Jr.” Smith and Daryl Legg, along with Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner recently donated a total of $78,724 to local law enf...
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Blackgum community sale May 9 and 10
May 7, 2025
The Blackgum community sale is back! Come shop this Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blackgum Community Building, located on Hwy. 100, one mile east of Tenkiller State Park.
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Town of Webbers Falls events
May 7, 2025
May 6: Food Giveaway WF First Baptist Church, the first Tuesday of each month. May 10: Town of Gore’s Cruise Night. May 13: ECOWA and Town of Webbers Falls meeting, 6 p.m. May 16: Webbers Falls High S...
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The Vian Band of Gold performed during the pre-game show at the Arkansas Naturals vs the Tulsa Drillers baseball game on April 25 in Springdale. The band wishes to thank their sponsors who made this d...
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Brown brings family and flavor together
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Brown brings family and flavor together
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Nestled on the hills of Blackgum Mountain near Moonshine Road, the scent of sizzling fry bread often wafts from a cozy home where tradition, family, and flavor come together. That’s the home of Ashley...
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Eyeglass donations being accepted by Lions
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Anyone wishing to donate old or no longer used eyeglasses can do so by dropping them off at the Vian Lions Club donation box. The box is located in front of the old Vian Town Hall on Thornton Street. ...
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