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Traffic stops generate conflicting stances between UKB, Cherokees
By LYNN MCCULLEY SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
May 31, 2023
Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane Jr. addressed Sequoyah County Commissioners last Monday about complaints he has received about the United Keetoowah Band performing law enforcement duties in and aro...
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Senior EODD Mobile Markets begin June 15
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Senior EODD Mobile Markets begin June 15
May 31, 2023
Senior EODD Area Agency on Aging Mobile Markets will begin at Webbers Falls and Porum on Thursday, June 15. The markets will be held on the third Thursday of the month, and you must be a resident of t...
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After 40 years of silence, Holman excises demons of ‘The Forgotten War’
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After 40 years of silence, Holman excises demons of ‘The Forgotten War’
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
May 31, 2023
War, veterans will tell you, changes those who survive it. “After the war, I became a better person, because I learned the importance of things that I have,” says Jim Holman, who became a successful l...
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Salcedo, Brockman honored for dedication to Vian School
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Salcedo, Brockman honored for dedication to Vian School
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 17, 2023
Staff of Vian Public Schools honored out-going superintendent Victor Salcedo and longtime treasurer Ed Brockman on Friday with an appreciation event to thank them for their tireless efforts to the Via...
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Fletcher, Peoples will remain as mayor, vice-mayor
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Fletcher, Peoples will remain as mayor, vice-mayor
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 17, 2023
The Vian Board of Trustees, during their April 17 monthly meeting, voted to keep Dennis Fletcher as mayor and Rick Peoples as vice-mayor by unanimous decision. Both will serve a 2-year term each, acco...
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We Asked Kids…
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We Asked Kids…
May 17, 2023
Athena Humphrey Age 3, Sallisaw What is your favorite hobby? Playing outside. What is your favorite animal? My puppy Harrah, because she chases me! Who is your favorite person? Momma, because she love...
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Webbers Falls to hold memorial program
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Webbers Falls to hold memorial program
May 17, 2023
There will be a Memorial Day program honoring the I-40 bridge victims and area veterans on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, starting at 10:30 a.m. in the Webbers Falls Park next to the Bridge Memorial.
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Retiring staff recognized in Gore School Board meeting
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Retiring staff recognized in Gore School Board meeting
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 17, 2023
During a special meeting of the Gore Board of Education on May 5, retiring staff members were recognized and contracts were approved for a new construction project. Retiring are Tereasa “Ms. Terri” Ba...
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Vian tops Nowata to claim 2A district championship
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Vian tops Nowata to claim 2A district championship
By Lea Lessley Sports Editor 
May 10, 2023
VIAN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL After receiving a stellar pitching performance from Diego Ramos on Friday the Wolverines scored 24 runs in the first inning of Saturdays contest on their way to the Class 2A ...
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Vian man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child sexual abuse
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 10, 2023
A federal jury has sentenced a Vian man to 30 years in federal prison after being charged with a felony count of aggravated sexual abuse of a child in Indian country. Joshua T. Smith, 41, of Vian, wil...
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Gore Elementary receives donation
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Gore Elementary receives donation
May 10, 2023
The Montgomery family recently donated a new basketball court, complete with both regulation and little league goals, to Gore Elementary School. Gore School Superintendent Lucky McCrary said the famil...
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Lake Tenkiller residence a total loss
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Lake Tenkiller residence a total loss
May 10, 2023
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We Asked Kids…
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We Asked Kids…
May 10, 2023
Jimi-Lynn Grace Young Age 3, Vian Who is the boss? My daddy is the boss! What’s the best thing about school? Seeing my best buddies and when they swing me! What makes you laugh? Tickles and cat videos...
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School report cards show myriad concerns
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School report cards show myriad concerns
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
May 10, 2023
The day reports card come out at school is often rife with anxiety for students. Did I do as well as I think I did? In areas with room for improvement, did I succeed? Students aren’t the only ones who...
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Local resident fails to register as sex offender
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Local resident fails to register as sex offender
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 10, 2023
A man with addresses in both Vian and Sallisaw has been charged with failure to register as sex offender after he was found to be living at a Sequoyah County residence for more than three days without...
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Two pinned, freed by firefighters
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 3, 2023
In collision near Webbers Falls Two women had to be freed by local firefighters following a collision last Tuesday morning, four miles west of Webbers Falls. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Justin Per...
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Young facing felony animal cruelty charge
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 3, 2023
A Gore man is set for a June 7 felony disposition docket in Sequoyah County District Court after being charged on April 14 with a felony count of animal cruelty. Trenton Young, 31, received a $10,000 ...
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Gore School hires FFA advisor, teacher/coach
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 3, 2023
The Gore Board of Education met on April 10 where they voted to hire a FFA advisor and a temporary certified teacher/coach, and also announced their selection for District Teacher of the Year. The boa...
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Gore spring cleanup day is May 20
May 3, 2023
Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) customers will be allowed to dispose of undesirable items with some exceptions during the town’s spring cleanup day on Saturday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop o...
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Gore youth is named Little Cherokee Ambassador
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Gore youth is named Little Cherokee Ambassador
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
August 27, 2025
A Gore youth was named Little Cherokee Ambassador during the annual leadership competition held this month in Tahlequah. Hannah Neugin, 20, of Hulbert, was crowned Miss Cherokee 2025-26 during the com...
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Trustees approve ordinances, grants and infrastructure projects
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
August 27, 2025
The Gore Board of Trustees moved swiftly through a full agenda last Tuesday evening, approving several new ordinances, infrastructure contracts and grant applications during its regular monthly meetin...
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Single-vehicle crash claims life near Sallisaw
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
August 27, 2025
A fatal single-vehicle crash late Thursday night claimed the life of a Sallisaw man after his pickup truck veered off Hwy. 64 and caught fire. According to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (O...
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Vian Board greenlights property sale, staffing changes
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
August 27, 2025
The Vian Board of Trustees handled a full agenda during its regular meeting on July 21, approving a major property sale, personnel changes and several community improvement projects. The meeting began...
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Slaughter resigns as 911 director
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Slaughter resigns as 911 director
August 27, 2025
LYNN ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS Longtime Sequoyah County 911 director David Slaughter has resigned his position after 15 years serving the county. Greg Smithson, who retired from the Fort Smith Police...
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