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Vian School Board tackles staffing, turf project
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 14, 2025
The Vian Board of Education met at 6 p.m. on April 9, addressing a range of issues from staffing shortages and facility upgrades to school fundraisers and sports field improvements. The board also han...
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Vian’s All School Reunion set for Memorial Day weekend
May 14, 2025
Vian’s All School Reunion will be held during Memorial Day weekend, on Saturday, May 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Vian High School Cafetorium. The reunion committee is inviting all alumni from both Vi...
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Sale going another week
May 14, 2025
The Blackgum community sale is continuing this week with a second sale. The sale will be held Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lots of new items being added. On Saturday, a half-price sale will be he...
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Corps announces temporary impacts to Tulsa District Parks
May 14, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 recreation season. According to a press r...
Despite damage, church ‘still on fire for God’
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Despite damage, church ‘still on fire for God’
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 14, 2025
The pastor and congregation of Vian Assembly of God church hasn’t let a recent fire diminish their spirits, instead, it has ignited them to ‘still be on fire for God.’ According to reports, a cleaning crew was inside the church Thursday when an unexpected fire started, and smoke began seeping from a corner of the building. Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said law enforcement was able to evacuate ev...
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VHS Class of 1975 reunion is May 23
May 14, 2025
Vian High School Class of 1975 is holding their 50-year class reunion from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at J&D’s Steakhouse, 230 N. Oak St., Sallisaw. All former classmates and graduates are invi...
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Gore Spring Cleanup Day is May 24
May 14, 2025
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 May 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following it...
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Smishing text scam escalates in state: Be wary
May 14, 2025
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans this week. Scam text messages have been targeting tolling authorities nationwid...
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Benefit account set up for Lemasters
May 14, 2025
A benefit account has been set up at Armstrong Bank for Butch Lemasters, who recently sustained severe injuries to his eye and sinuses, leaving him unable to work. Lemasters and his family have made n...
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Marble City declares April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
May 14, 2025
On April 24, Marble City Mayor Tamara Hibbard officially proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month during a community gathering at the Marble City Town Hall stage. This year’s theme, “Plan...
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Cherokee Nation taking applications for Summer EBT
May 14, 2025
The Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, which helps families buy nutritious foods during the summer months. Summer EBT, also known as “Sun Buc...
Webbers Falls cheerleaders named for 2025-26
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Webbers Falls cheerleaders named for 2025-26
May 14, 2025
Webbers Falls Public School would like to congratulate those students who made the 2025-26 Webbers Falls High School cheerleading squad: Chloe McGuire, Sofia Bonilla, Hayden Shanks, Bella Cobler, Carm...
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Former Vian softball receives honor from Arkansas Tech
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Former Vian softball receives honor from Arkansas Tech
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
May 14, 2025
Former Vian Lady Wolverines softball player Kacie Gibbins is the recipient of the Jill Lestage Brown Service Leadership Award. She was recognized during ATU spring commencement last Friday at Tucker C...
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Gore Pirate Individual Skills BB Camps slated next week
May 14, 2025
The Gore Pirate Individual Skills Basketball Camp will take place next week, May 20-22, at Gore Event Center. The “essentials” camp for grades three through five will be from 9-11 a.m, which is for at...
Central hurdler finishes state runner; other locals place
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Central hurdler finishes state runner; other locals place
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
May 14, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Central Tigers hurdler Braxin Goodson was the state runnerup in the 300-meter hurdles at the Class 2A State Meet, which took place last weekend at Western Heights High School. His time...
Webbers Falls runner, discus thrower place at state
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Webbers Falls runner, discus thrower place at state
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
May 14, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Webbers Falls Lady Warrior runner Cheyanne Herrier and Warriors discus thrower Thadan Yandell each placed at last weekend’s Class A State Meet, which took place at Western Heights High...
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Government
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Government
By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church 
May 14, 2025
2Peter 2:10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. I am going...
Church – Let’s Flex Our Faith Muscle
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Church – Let’s Flex Our Faith Muscle
By Shirley R. Watts 
May 14, 2025
“I will stand my watch” (Hab. 2:1). “But the just shall live by his faith” (Hab. 2:4). If there was ever a time for the Christian to “flex the faith muscle” it’s now! When we don’t use our “faith musc...
Mothers
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Mothers
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
May 14, 2025
I know this is a week late for Mother’s Day. Sometimes I forget to look at the calendar and do a little advance planning (and writing). But to all the moms, this is for you and hope you had a happy Mo...
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Jacob’s Ladder
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
May 14, 2025
JACOB’S LADDER, WHAT A MESSAGE AND WHAT A VISION! ANGELS ASCENDING AND DESCENDING TO EARTH ON A LADDER! JACOB—ONE OF JESUS CHRIST’S KINSMAN—WAS A L L OW E D TO SEE A GLIMPSE OF ANGELS COMING DOWN FROM...
What is Man
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What is Man
By Michael Martin 
May 7, 2025
Psalms 8:3-4 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest h...
A Seven Year Storm is Coming!
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A Seven Year Storm is Coming!
By Shirley R. Watts 
May 7, 2025
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor   the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is”(Mark 13:32-33). “in a moment...
Lifestyle
VMS Students of the Month
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VMS Students of the Month
May 14, 2025
Vian Middle School has announced their Students of the Month for both February and March (from left), Joseph Dean and Coasten Hodge-sixth grade, Ayden Charlsonseventh grade, Cameron Harrison-eighth gr...
Birthday in a box
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Birthday in a box
April 23, 2025
Gore Public School’s FCCLA had a service project they wanted to complete this semester that would help their local community. They created a “Birthday in a Box” which has everything you need to celebr...
Gore Elementary Students of the Month
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Gore Elementary Students of the Month
April 16, 2025
The Gore Elementary Students of the Month for March are, in front, from left, Presley Bruce and Lexie Pigeon. Back row, Brooklynn Johnson, Isabella Mannon, Zayne Willhite and Courtney Crouch.
Door prize winners
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Door prize winners
April 16, 2025
Cherokee Nation recently hosted an area college fair at Roland Cherokee Casino with two Vian students, senior Chassity Blackbird (left) and junior Declan Herriman winning door prizes. Congratulations ...
Gore 4-H attends conference
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Gore 4-H attends conference
April 16, 2025
Seven Gore 4-H members traveled to Oklahoma State University on April 5 to attend the Oklahoma 4-H Rising Leaders Conference in Stillwater. Designed for students in grades third through seventh, the c...
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Vian School Board tackles staffing, turf project
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
May 14, 2025
The Vian Board of Education met at 6 p.m. on April 9, addressing a range of issues from staffing shortages and facility upgrades to school fundraisers and sports field improvements. The board also han...
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Vian’s All School Reunion set for Memorial Day weekend
May 14, 2025
Vian’s All School Reunion will be held during Memorial Day weekend, on Saturday, May 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Vian High School Cafetorium. The reunion committee is inviting all alumni from both Vi...
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Sale going another week
May 14, 2025
The Blackgum community sale is continuing this week with a second sale. The sale will be held Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lots of new items being added. On Saturday, a half-price sale will be he...
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Corps announces temporary impacts to Tulsa District Parks
May 14, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas and Oklahoma for the 2025 recreation season. According to a press r...
New entryway at Garden of Memories Cemetery
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New entryway at Garden of Memories Cemetery
May 14, 2025
The Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian recently received a new entrance on Hwy. 64, which was designed by cemetery board members Dearl Anderson, Rob Ridgeway, Blaine Wilson, Isaac Barnoskie and Rober...
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