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December 10, 2025
Vian Wrestling Club members do well in Black Diamond Classic
By David Seeley Sports Editor

Several Vian Wrestling Club members placed in last Saturday’s Black Diamond Classic, which took place at Sallisaw High School’s Paul Post Field House.

Kainen Hunter won two titles as he won the 49-pound title in both the age 6-and-younger division and the open age 8-and-younger division.

Creede Prier (92 pounds, open age 12-and-younger division), Marco Gonzales (160 pounds, open age 12-and-younger division) and Addison Sanders (40-46 pounds, girls age 6-and-younger division) all won championships.

Samuel Gilbreath was first and Axel Davis was runner-up at 45 pounds in the age 4-and-younger division.

At 64 pounds in the open age 8-and-younger division, Keaton Gregory was second and Klasen Couch was third.

James Constant was runner-up and Case Holloway was third at 105-111 pounds in the open age 8-and-younger division.

Sawyer Locust (52 pounds, age 6-andyounger division), Hendrix Gates (61 pounds, open age 8-and-younger division), Oaklen Choate (52-55 pounds, open age 10-and-younger division), Johnny Crutchfield (80 pounds, open age 12-and-younger division), Gage Hines (105 pounds, open age 12-and-younger division), Rocky Ford (120 pounds, open age 12-and-younger division), Ike Payne (8086 pounds, open age 15-and-younger division), Brentley Smith (140 pounds, open age 15-and-younger division) and Madalynn Turman (95100 pounds, girls age 10-and-younger division) were all second.

Coming in third were Tae Constant (6062 pounds, age 6-andyounger division), Anders Gilbreath (73 pounds,openage10-andyounger division), Zayn Vinson (73-76 pounds, open age 12-and-younger division), Josh Constant (88 pounds, open age 12-and-younger division) and Ella Hoffarth (115-123 pounds, girls age 12-and-younger division).

Gatlin Gates (40-43 pounds, age 6-andyounger division), Rhett Bigbey (58 pounds, open age 8-and-younger division), Solomon Barnes (67 pounds, open age 8-and-younger division), Nacoma Drum (70 pounds, girls age 10-and-younger division), Blair Barnes (91-95 pounds, girls age 12-and-younger division), Leila Cheater (102-110 pounds, girls age 15-and-younger division) and Katie Reason (117-126 pounds, girls age 15-and-younger division) were fourth.

Trent Trotter receives Teacher Character Award
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Trent Trotter receives Teacher Character Award
April 29, 2026
The Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation celebrated a 25-year milestone on April 10, honoring more than 65 educators, support professionals, and administrators at its Annual Excellence in Educat...
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Rock with a prize
April 29, 2026
The Vian Police Department wishes to congratulate the Autumn Owens crew (shown above) for finding the department’s hidden rock during the April 11 rock hunt, sponsored by the Children’s Savehaven Advo...
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Bassmasters tournaments come to Sequoyah County
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Bassmasters tournaments come to Sequoyah County
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April 29, 2026
If a circus needed a ringmaster or a town needed a publicist or if an event needed someone to work a crowd into a frenzy, Gena Crain would be that person. As executive director for the Oklahoma Ozarks...
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Gore Trustees accept vice mayor’s resignation
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April 29, 2026
The Town of Gore Board of Trustees moved through a full agenda during its April 21 regular meeting, highlighted by the acceptance of Vice Mayor Larry Pack’s resignation and several key personnel and p...
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Stormy Sullivan performs the National Anthem at Drillers game
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Stormy Sullivan performs the National Anthem at Drillers game
April 29, 2026
Vian fourth grade student Stormy Sullivan (left), 10, was selected to perform the National Anthem at the Tulsa Drillers game on April 19. Stormy earned this opportunity after an audition process held ...
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A winning design
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A winning design
April 29, 2026
Mrs. Smith’s seventh graders at Gore Public Schools completed an engineering design project, building oil derricks out of straws, tape and paper clips. The winning design was completed by Kennedy Duke...
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Become a master gardener
April 29, 2026
Are you interested in becoming a master gardener? Join OSU Sequoyah County Extension for a planning meeting at 5:30 p.m. on May 5, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds to learn more about the program, e...
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100 AR points earned
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100 AR points earned
April 29, 2026
Gore Public Schools wishes to congratulate Tripp Smith (left) and Kaylee Summerlin (right), who earned 100 AR points for the third nine weeks. As a result, each received a $20 gift card to Sonic.
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Local author Kasey Marlatt releases The Hour of Atonement
April 29, 2026
A story written years ago has now been brought to life. Kasey Marlatt is proud to share the release of his book, The Hour of Atonement. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, a...
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OSU Ext. Sallisaw to host open house
April 29, 2026
In celebration of OSU Extension’s 112th anniversary, the OSU Extension office in Sallisaw would like to invite everyone to a come and go event from 1 to 3 p.m., May 5, at the Sequoyah County Courthous...
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Help send Cru and Ty to the World Baseball Classic
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Help send Cru and Ty to the World Baseball Classic
April 29, 2026
An Indian taco dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Sallisaw Masonic Lodge to help cover travel, tournament fees, gear and other expenses for Cru and Ty Rutherford, represe...
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