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September 24, 2025

Sloan reads to students

Mary Sloan of Vian with Farm Bureau Insurance read to Marble City Public School students in grades Pre-K through fourth this week, educating them about agriculture. School administration said they would like to thank her for her time and wisdom.

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Vian Choir students selected for prestigious EDHC Honor Choir

October 1, 2025

Two Vian High School choir members earned top honors at district regionals on September 20, with both advancing to perform in the Eastern District Honor Choir (EDHC). Competing at Muskogee High School...

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Lawson pleads guilty, sentenced in 2024 fentanyl overdose death

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 1, 2025

A Sallisaw woman received a 20-year sentence in Sequoyah County District Court earlier this month after admitting to selling fentanyl to a man in 2024, who later died after administering the drug. Dis...

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Webbers Falls announces fall cleanup days

October 1, 2025

The town of Webbers Falls has announced fall cleanup days for all ECOWA customers, which will be held on October 4 and 5. Dumpsters will be located at the town shop off Hwy. 100. Please make sure to h...

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One injured after vehicle strikes tree on I-40

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 1, 2025

A Muldrow man was hospitalized on September 19 after crashing his vehicle off Interstate-40, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 7:36 a.m. near Vian at mile marker 296.5. T...

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Vian School Board reviews facility updates

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 1, 2025

The Vian Board of Education covered a wide range of topics during its September 8 regular meeting, including facility improvements, financial approvals and support for student activities. Superintende...

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Vian Trustees approve fall events, property purchases

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 1, 2025

Vian’s Board of Trustees met on September 15, approving a full slate of community events, financial measures and agreements while tabling one ongoing project. The board once again tabled action on the...

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New law requires physicians to complete medical marijuana education

October 1, 2025

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, per SB 1066 (2025), physicians will be required to complete medical marijuana education and register with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Association (OMMA) before providing med...

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Fatal overdoses decline in District 27

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

October 1, 2025

Fatal overdoses are on the decline across District 27 following a multi-agency initiative launched in 2023, according to District Attorney Jack Thorp. The program, which focuses on investigating drug ...

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Learn how to play pickleball this fall

October 1, 2025

Sequoyah County fall pickleball will take place each Tuesday in October from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vian Community Building, located at Armstrong Park, one mile north of Vian on Hwy. 82. Drop in and learn...

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Vian High School Band earns spot in finals, will perform Saturday

October 1, 2025

The Vian High School Band placed third in their class to earn a spot in the finals at the Eufaula Ironhead Invitational on Saturday. In the finals round they performed a second time, competing against...

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Vian FFA officers attend COLT Conference

October 1, 2025

Officers of the Vian FFA chapter participated in the 2025 Oklahoma FFA (chapter) Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) Conference at the Glenpool Conference Center in Glenpool. The eight state FF...