The Gore Board of Trustees voted last Tuesday evening to accept the resignation of Town Clerk Lisa Settlemyre following a brief special meeting that included an executive session discussion. The meeti...

OKLAHOMA CITY — After successfully completing the gauntlet of registration paperwork, Kenny Smith smiled and posed for pictures with his grandchildren who had waited patiently by his side as he filed ...

Gore Public Schools celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday afternoon with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new elementary school. Students from the Lower Elementary, along with staff, administ...

The Gore Board of Trustees has issued a public statement addressing a recent personnel matter involving Vice Mayor Larry Pack and former Town Clerk Lisa Settlemyre. According to the release dated Apri...

A federal judge’s rejection of proposed settlement agreements in the long-running State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods case has reignited uncertainty for poultry producers, state officials and environment...

A community fundraiser has been organized to support Ronnie Baldwin as he battles liver cancer and faces mounting medical expenses and lost income. An Indian taco fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. ...

Gore Elementary March Students of the Month were (shown in no particular order): Pre-K - Ava Lundquist, Kindergarten - Dawson York, first grade - Ackley Judkins, second grade - Haven Smith, third grad...

April 23: County 4-H Meeting April 27: Lead with Your Voice May 5: Master Gardener Meeting May 19: Speech Contest June 12: ATV Safety Workshop July 10: Sprouts & Sprinkles July 31 - First Session: Roc...

District 2 County Commissioner Beau Burlison has announced the cleanup dates and sites for disposal as part of the upcoming county wide cleanup. Dumpsters will be set out on April 20 and 21 at the fol...

On Christmas Day, I found out that I’d be traveling to Maui with my cousin Teri for a once in a lifetime trip. We would be leaving on March 8 from her home in California and flying to Lahaina for a we...

Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a twomonth effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. Money...

The Blackgum community sale will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 23, 24 and 25, beginning at 7 a.m. at the Blackgum Community Building. The building will be stocked with sale items, inclu...

In the heart of Vian, where community ties run deep and hard work is a way of life, 27-yearold Dee Everett is building a legacy rooted in gratitude, determination and hometown pride. A graduate of Via...

The Sequoyah County Commissioners signed a proclamation on March 30, designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the county. The Sequoyah County Coor...

Felony Docket Horace W. Young, 44, Lewisville, Texas: Pattern of criminal offenses; Larceny of merchandise from a retailer; Larceny of merchandise from a retailer; Larceny of merchandise from a retail...

The Vian Board of Trustees approved major funding for a new fire pumper truck, hired a part-time police officer, and honored local veterans during its regular monthly meeting on March 16. The meeting ...

After more than 40 years of answering emergency calls and serving his community as both a paramedic and deputy, Jimmy Carson now finds himself facing the most difficult challenge of his life—an aggres...

A new multi-agency initiative aimed at reducing property crime across District 27 has been announced by District Attorney Jack Thorp, who says stronger coordination among law enforcement agencies will...

The Gore Board of Education approved several personnel hires and accepted the district’s annual audit report during its regular meeting held at 6 p.m. on March 9. The board members began the meeting b...

A LeFlore County man accused of shooting a Webbers Falls police officer during a traffic stop in 2025 has now pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges stemming from the incident. According to the Un...