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July 23, 2025

Felony Docket

Ladarion M. Bryant, 24, Atlanta, Ga.: Knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property; Poss. of CDS; Unlawful poss. of drug paraphernalia; Speeding-posted zone.

Tiffany L. Sain, 31, Sallisaw: Battery/A&B on police officer; Domestic abuse-A&B.

Heather Vantassel: Child abuse.

Donald R. Wann, Jr., 29, Sallisaw: Rapesecond degree; Forcible sodomy.

Jessie D. Roberts, 32, Mulberry, Ark.: Domestic abuse-A&B; Poss. of CDS (marijuana); Unlawful poss. of drug paraphernalia; DUS.

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Semi driver arrested for DUI near school zone

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

August 13, 2025

A potentially dangerous situation was swiftly handled by Vian Police officers last Monday when a semi-truck driver, later found to be heavily intoxicated, was arrested near a school zone. According to...

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No action taken on Webbers Falls police chief

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

August 13, 2025

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees met for a brief but notable session at 6 p.m. on July 25, where they met in executive session to discuss employment matters concerning police chief Mike James. In a...

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Gore All School Reunion set for September

August 13, 2025

The 2025 All School Reunion for Gore High School is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 27. If you attended school at Gore, even if you did not finish or graduate from there, you are ...

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Grinstead says Short Stop’s ‘baby cup’ will continue to help feed others

By ALLY TROTTER NEWS INTERN

August 13, 2025

Terry Grinstead, originally from Muldrow and a graduate of Sallisaw High School, has now worked at the muchbeloved Short Stop in Vian for 18 years. As a teenager, Grinstead said she did all the things...

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Street shut down for roadway repairs

August 13, 2025

Sanders Street from Highway 82 in Vian is shut down while town workers make repairs to the roadway, reportedly caused by semi damage. “This will take some time and may cause short delays between the r...

Obituaries

Linda Kay Ford

August 13, 2025

July 5, 1940 – Aug. 4, 2025 Funeral services for Linda Kay Ford, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial followed at Sallisaw C...

Obituaries

Honey Beth Massey

August 13, 2025

April 22, 1973 – July 26, 2025 Funeral services for Honey Beth Massey, 52, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial followed at Gans Cem...

Obituaries

Sandy Girdner

August 13, 2025

Oct. 30, 1959 – Aug. 4, 2025 Funeral services for Lt. Sandy Girdner, 65, of Sallisaw, wrecked held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at the Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial followed at B...

Obituaries

Edith Marline Brown

August 13, 2025

Dec. 4, 1949 – Aug. 1, 2025 A viewing was held for Edith Marline Brown, 75, of Sallisaw, from 12 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of Forever Memories Funeral Services...

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Darrell ‘Sid’ Walters

August 13, 2025

May 13, 1939 – Aug. 2, 2025 Funeral services for Darrell “Sid” Walters, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial followed at S...

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Sheriadan Duty ‘Sherry’ Walton

August 13, 2025

Oct. 29, 1938 – July 31, 2025 A memorial service for Sheriadan Duty “Sherry” Walton, 86, of Roland, was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at Hanson Baptist Church. Cremation is under the directio...