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Santa spotted at Vian Christmas parade

December 10, 2025

The man in the big red suit was spotted on Thursday night at the Vian Christmas parade, riding atop the Ms. Ann, one of the Vian Volunteer Fire Department’s fire trucks. Santa threw candy to all the g...

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Candidates file for Board of Education

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 10, 2025

Several candidates filed for a Declaration of Candidacy at the Sequoyah County Election Board last week for the upcoming Sequoyah County Board of Education/City of Sallisaw races, which are scheduled ...

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Gore Public Schools outlines its winter weather plan

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 10, 2025

As winter weather approaches, Gore Public Schools has released its annual reminder of how the district communicates schedule changes and implements modified bus routes during inclement conditions. Sup...

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Pastor now set for January felony disposition docket

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 10, 2025

A Vian pastor charged last month with a felony count of lewd molestation in Sequoyah County District Court has now been set for a 2026 felony disposition docket, according to court records. Michael Ma...

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CASC, Vista donate meals during Thanksgiving season

By LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

December 10, 2025

More than 100 Sequoyah County families with unmet needs observed Thanksgiving with a full turkey meal thanks to Carl Albert State College-Sallisaw Campus, in partnership with its Vista Grant Initiativ...