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Ministerial Alliance, Food Pantry to host free community meals
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 12, 2025
In a show of unity and compassion, the Vian Ministerial Alliance and Center 64 Food Pantry are partnering to ensure no one in the community goes hungry this holiday season. The two organizations have ...
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Vian School Board reviews test scores, budget and policies
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 12, 2025
The Vian Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 13, where board members reviewed district testing results, discussed the 2025–26 budget outlook, and approved several annual policy...
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Webbers Falls approves Parental Leave Policy, pay raises
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 12, 2025
The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 14, with Mayor Johnny Pollard calling the session to order at 6:16 p.m. Trustees Jewell Hall, Danny Haley, John Morgan, ...
Burnin’ Down Main Street held Saturday
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Burnin’ Down Main Street held Saturday
November 12, 2025
Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street kicked off Saturday afternon in downtown Vian with a car show, hosted by B&B Auto and Vian Wheel and Tire. A burnout competition followed at 4:30 p.m. Winners of both events will be announced in an upcoming issues of the NEWS. Organizers said a portion of the proceeds will go back into the community.
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Making butter
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Making butter
November 12, 2025
Mrs. Gates’s fifth grade science classes at Vian Elementary made butter last week. Students had fun exploring measurement and physical change.
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Annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant is Nov. 22
November 12, 2025
The 41st annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Roxy Theater in Muskogee. The pageant is open to girls from birth to 18 years, and everyone that enters will receive...
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Operation Guardian nets numerous arrests in I-40 crackdown
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 12, 2025
Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) announced last week the results of a recent Operation Guardian enforcement action targeting illegal immigrant commercial drivers along the I-...
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Gore School Board calls for upcoming board election
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 12, 2025
The Gore Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 13, where members handled several routine business items, set next year’s meeting schedule, and approved a resolution to call fo...
Hunter’s love for Vian runs deep
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Hunter’s love for Vian runs deep
By CATO-REMER EDiTOR 
November 12, 2025
AMIE For Vian native Julie Spears Hunter, life has come full circle. A 1988 graduate of Vian Public School, Hunter has returned to her hometown to give back to the same community that shaped her. Afte...
Concert to benefit Prayfor Mayberry documentary is Saturday
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Concert to benefit Prayfor Mayberry documentary is Saturday
November 12, 2025
A concert to benefit the Pray for Mayberry documentary featuring Christian Mayberry will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Vian Assembly of God church. The band Empowered will be in concert at 7 p.m. w...
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Vian Wrestling Club duo places at Veterans Day Classic
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Vian Wrestling Club duo places at Veterans Day Classic
November 12, 2025
MUSKOGEE — Two members of the Vian Wrestling Club placed at last Saturday’s Veterans Day Classic, which took place at Hatbox Event Center. Joely Hunt, wrestling in the girls age 12-andyounger division...
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CN Foundation opens scholarship application window
November 12, 2025
Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 202627 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. The nonprofit organization awarded more than $500,000 last ye...
Gore Pirates end football season with road district loss to Allen
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Gore Pirates end football season with road district loss to Allen
By KEVIN GRAY SPORTS CORRESPONDENT 
November 12, 2025
Fullback Noah Bray rushed eight times for 117 yards with a touchdown and quarterback Quinton Box threw for two long touchdowns and rushed for 65 yards to lead the Allen Mustangs to a 41-6 home victory...
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Rejoice – Pray Without Ceasing
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Rejoice – Pray Without Ceasing
By Shirley R. Watts 
November 12, 2025
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1Thess 5:1618). “rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfast...
Walking in Him
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Walking in Him
By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church 
November 12, 2025
Colossians 2:6-7 “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanks...
Construction
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Construction
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
November 12, 2025
In my exploits as a handy-man, I have had many fix-it projects. Replacing toilets, fixing faucets in bathtubs and bathroom sinks as well as kitchen sinks, rewiring and replacing light switches, repair...
Christian – Trust in God at All Times
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Christian – Trust in God at All Times
By Shirley R. Watts 
November 5, 2025
“Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation.” “He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.” “In God is my salvation and my glory; The ro...
Worldly Christians
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Worldly Christians
By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church 
November 5, 2025
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities [1Timothy_ 5:23]. I have to smile when I read this verse. It has certainly been abused in its many inter...
Flooring
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Flooring
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
November 5, 2025
My dad grew up on a farm in South Dakota. He learned how to make do with what he had in order to survive. His family learned how to make the things they needed on the farm. The old saying that “all yo...
Lifestyle
VMS Students of the Month
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VMS Students of the Month
November 12, 2025
Vian Middle School Students of the Month for September and October were (from left) Blake Prier and Tuff Sumpter- eighth grade, Kenzy Huff and Josiah Roark - seventh grade, and Chloe Choate and Rocky ...
Gore Students of the Month
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Gore Students of the Month
November 12, 2025
Gore Lower Elementary October Students of the Month were (in no particular order): Pre-K - Hendrix Jackson, Kindergarten - Austyn Hayes, first grade- Reece Montgomery, second grade - Corrinne Ohl, and...
HOCO hall decorating
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HOCO hall decorating
November 12, 2025
Vian Public Schools wishes to thank Vian PTO and the Vian High School Student Council members for the idea and prizes for the HOCO Hall decorating competition. The junior class won the high school com...
Music education
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Music education
November 12, 2025
The Vian Middle School band and Ms. Osorto recently performed for Mrs. Herriman’s first grade music class. The kids enjoyed it and appreciated the band performing. It was a great day promoting the art...
Gore Elementary Walk to School Day
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Gore Elementary Walk to School Day
November 5, 2025
Gore Elementary participated in Walk to School Day on Oct. 27. This event was sponsored by Cherokee Nation Public Health, TSET Healthy Living, OSU Extension Community Health, and People Inc. Thanks to...
Gore Deer Clan participates
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Gore Deer Clan participates
October 29, 2025
The Gore Deer Clan participated in the Cherokee Challenge Bowl with team members (from left) Eli Montgomery, Wyatt McGee, River Johnson and Kaylee Summerlin.
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Ministerial Alliance, Food Pantry to host free community meals
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 12, 2025
In a show of unity and compassion, the Vian Ministerial Alliance and Center 64 Food Pantry are partnering to ensure no one in the community goes hungry this holiday season. The two organizations have ...
Main, news...
Vian School Board reviews test scores, budget and policies
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 12, 2025
The Vian Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 13, where board members reviewed district testing results, discussed the 2025–26 budget outlook, and approved several annual policy...
Main, news...
Webbers Falls approves Parental Leave Policy, pay raises
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 12, 2025
The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 14, with Mayor Johnny Pollard calling the session to order at 6:16 p.m. Trustees Jewell Hall, Danny Haley, John Morgan, ...
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