Blackgum community sale set for Sept. 5 and 6

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September 3, 2025

The Blackgum community sale will be held Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 beginning at 8 a.m. in both buildings.

Most clothing is priced at $1 each, with lots of furniture, home goods, kitchenware, and much more.

The Blackgum Community Building is located on Hwy. 100, one mile east of Tenkiller State Park.

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Board approves new policies, staffing changes

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The Vian Board of Education met on August 11, in a productive session focused on preparations for the 2025-26 school year, approving several key policy updates, staffing decisions and infrastructure i...

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VA Medical Center to receive infrastructure improvements

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The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructur...

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4-H Volunteer Leadership Boardmeeting Nov.3

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Brushy Fire Department holding gun raffle

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Gore dump site closed for tree limb, debris disposal

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The town of Gore is advising all town residents that the town’s dump site is now closed for tree limb and debris disposal. The designated time for public dumping has ended, and the town will begin bur...

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ODOT launches inaugural snowplow naming contest

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Vail saves I-40 motorist from burning vehicle

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Marble City releases what to do if train blocks traffic

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