Former Vian softball player’s ATU Golden Suns see season end with loss to SNU

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May 7, 2025

By David Seeley Sports Editor

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Former Vian Lady Wolverines softball player Kacie Gibbins and the Arkansas Tech University Golden Suns saw their season come to an end with a 3-2, nine-inning loss to Southern Nazarene on Thursday in the Great American Conference Tournament.

The Golden Suns ended the season with a record of 27-28. Gibbins was hitless in two atbats with a run scored. For the season, Gibbins batted .301 with 17 doubles, two triples, a home run, 23 runs batted in, 29 runs scored and eight stolen bases.

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Despite damage, church ‘still on fire for God’

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

May 14, 2025

The pastor and congregation of Vian Assembly of God church hasn’t let a recent fire diminish their spirits, instead, it has ignited them to ‘still be on fire for God.’ According to reports, a cleaning...

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Vian School Board tackles staffing, turf project

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

May 14, 2025

The Vian Board of Education met at 6 p.m. on April 9, addressing a range of issues from staffing shortages and facility upgrades to school fundraisers and sports field improvements. The board also han...

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Vian’s All School Reunion set for Memorial Day weekend

May 14, 2025

Vian’s All School Reunion will be held during Memorial Day weekend, on Saturday, May 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Vian High School Cafetorium. The reunion committee is inviting all alumni from both Vi...

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Sale going another week

May 14, 2025

The Blackgum community sale is continuing this week with a second sale. The sale will be held Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lots of new items being added. On Saturday, a half-price sale will be he...

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Corps announces temporary impacts to Tulsa District Parks

May 14, 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 recreation season. According to a press r...

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New entryway at Garden of Memories Cemetery

May 14, 2025

The Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian recently received a new entrance on Hwy. 64, which was designed by cemetery board members Dearl Anderson, Rob Ridgeway, Blaine Wilson, Isaac Barnoskie and Rober...

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VHS Class of 1975 reunion is May 23

May 14, 2025

Vian High School Class of 1975 is holding their 50-year class reunion from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at J&D’s Steakhouse, 230 N. Oak St., Sallisaw. All former classmates and graduates are invi...

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Gore Spring Cleanup Day is May 24

May 14, 2025

Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) customers will be allowed to dispose of undesirable items with some exceptions during the town’s spring cleanup day on May 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following it...

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Smishing text scam escalates in state: Be wary

May 14, 2025

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans this week. Scam text messages have been targeting tolling authorities nationwid...

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Benefit account set up for Lemasters

May 14, 2025

A benefit account has been set up at Armstrong Bank for Butch Lemasters, who recently sustained severe injuries to his eye and sinuses, leaving him unable to work. Lemasters and his family have made n...

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Marble City declares April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

May 14, 2025

On April 24, Marble City Mayor Tamara Hibbard officially proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month during a community gathering at the Marble City Town Hall stage. This year’s theme, “Plan...