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Sallisaw Police seek suspect in Sunday shooting
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Sallisaw Police seek suspect in Sunday shooting
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 30, 2025
Authorities in Sallisaw are actively searching for a man considered armed and dangerous following a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. Police say the suspect, 63-year-old Todd Smith, is wanted o...
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For Webbers Falls Public School
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For Webbers Falls Public School
July 30, 2025
Webbers Falls Public School will have a bus parked at Webbers Falls Town Hall on August 4. The goal is to fill the bus with school supplies and personal hygiene products to help teachers and students ...
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Grass wins Tribal Council seat
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Grass wins Tribal Council seat
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 30, 2025
Vian resident Uriah Grass, 46, has been named the winner of the District 4 seat for the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council after receiving nearly 57 percent of the vote in Saturday’s election. Grass was i...
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Gore approves new officer, raises, social media policies
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Gore approves new officer, raises, social media policies
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 23, 2025
The Town of Gore Board of Trustees covered a full agenda during its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, addressing personnel matters, policy approvals and community updates. Vice-mayor Larry...
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Benefit will aid those impacted by fireworks explosion
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Benefit will aid those impacted by fireworks explosion
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 23, 2025
A benefit featuring BBQ, a good ‘ol pie, silent and live auction, and bake sale is set for Saturday at the county fairgrounds for three men who were critically injured in a fireworks accident earlier ...
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School board tackles major projects, focuses on elementary improvement
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 23, 2025
The Vian Board of Education convened for its regular monthly meeting on July 14, where members addressed a packed agenda focused on campus improvements, policy updates, staffing, and continued efforts...
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Tenkiller boat show will be annual event
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
July 23, 2025
There was surely a time when what occurred on Lake Tenkiller garnered only casual interest from most folks. But now that Sequoyah County is receiving a 4% countywide lodging tax from visitors who stay...
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Community Picnic, Stake Pioneer Celebration is Saturday
July 23, 2025
A Gore Community Picnic and Stake Pioneer Celebration is slated for July 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Ray Fine Park in Gore. Attendees are asked to bring their own picnic lunch and dress in “pioneer...
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Fire won’t stop the faith: Church continues rebuilding
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Fire won’t stop the faith: Church continues rebuilding
By ALLY TROTTER NEWS INTERN 
July 16, 2025
One month after fire swept through the sanctuary of Vian Assembly of God, the church is rising from the ashes, determined to rebuild and continue its mission. Pastor John Bennett said he was out of to...
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Local cowboy representing state in World finals
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Local cowboy representing state in World finals
July 16, 2025
Outstanding Sequoyah county cowboy Charles Lucas will be representing Oklahoma in the Wrangler Bull Riding world finals in Abilene Texas, July 28 through August 2. Charles is a sophomore at Vian High ...
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Gore Police leadership restructured in meeting
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Gore Police leadership restructured in meeting
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 16, 2025
In a swift but significant decision during a special meeting on July 7, the Gore Board of Trustees approved a leadership change within the Gore Police Department. The meeting, called to order at 6 p.m...
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AG seeks deal to protect watershed
July 16, 2025
CLIFTON ADCOCK, THE FRONTIER, SPECIAL TO THE NEWS After a years-long legal battle with some of the world’s largest poultry producers over pollutants in one of Oklahoma’s most important waterways, the ...
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No injuries reported in Blackgum camper fire
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No injuries reported in Blackgum camper fire
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 9, 2025
Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s deputies, along with local first responders and firefighters responded to a structure fire Thursday at the Lewis RV park on Blackgum Landing Road. Sheriff Larry Lane said De...
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Trustees address key issues ahead of Webbers Falls Day
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 9, 2025
The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees convened for its regular meeting on June 10, where the board members took care of several key issues on the agenda, including updates and other decisions. Public co...
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Residents injured in fireworks accident
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 9, 2025
The Vian Community Foundation (VCF) helped raise $1,916.94 for the local residents who were injured on July 2 while setting up a fireworks display for the Choctaw Nation. According to reports, Devin G...
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Stellar Brew now open in Vian
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Stellar Brew now open in Vian
July 9, 2025
ALLY TROTTER, NEWS INTERN A new and exciting addition has officially arrived in Vian, Stellar Brew, bringing a fresh variety of beverages and food options to town. Conveniently located next to Simple ...
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Gore approves new budget, part-time employee
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 9, 2025
During a brief special meeting on June 10, the Gore Board of Trustees unanimously approved the town’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year and voted to hire a part-time employee. The meeting ...
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New bike shop, approvals highlight Vian meeting
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 9, 2025
The Vian Board of Trustees covered a packed agenda on June 16, with discussions ranging from community improvements and budget approvals to a new local business and a holiday “Spark in the Dark” fun r...
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Highway collapses due to rainfall
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Highway collapses due to rainfall
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
July 2, 2025
Last weekend, two roads in southeastern Missouri, as well as in several other central states, buckled due to extreme heat. When what appeared to be a similar collapse of state Highway 82 between Mc-Qu...
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Illegal grow operation yields 656 pounds of marijuana
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
July 2, 2025
A routine property visit led to the discovery of an illegal marijuana grow operation in the Marble City/Dwight Mission area last week, resulting in the seizure of over 650 pounds of processed marijuan...
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Burnin’ Down Main Street set for Nov. 8
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Burnin’ Down Main Street set for Nov. 8
October 22, 2025
Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street, featuring a car show and burnout competition is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Vian at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted once a...
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Candidate filing period announced for Vian School Board seat
October 22, 2025
The Board of Education of Vian Public Schools hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the No. 1 seat on the Vian Board of Education may file to...
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No plans to distribute bibles to public school classrooms
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
October 22, 2025
State Superintendent of Schools Lindel Fields said he’ll abandon his predecessor’s attempt to buy Bibles for public schools and wants a legal challenge over the Bibles dismissed. Fields, appointed thi...
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Tree catches fire during storm
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Tree catches fire during storm
October 22, 2025
Pam Robinson of Webbers Falls was able to capture a photograph of this tree after it caught fire after being struck by lightning during Saturday’s storms.
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OFE opens applications for the 40th Academic All-State Class
October 22, 2025
The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence (OFE) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Academic All-State class. Each year, OFE honors 100 public high school seniors as Academic All-Staters. Students...
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