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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

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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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 again by B&B Auto and Vian Wheel and Tire. “We are gearing up for another great event,” Sammy Bolin, co-organizer, said. “All the trophies have arrived and this year, we’re offering a free commemorativ...

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Prescribed burn meeting Nov. 10 at fairgrounds

October 22, 2025

Join OSU Sequoyah County Extension for a prescribed burn meeting at 12 noon on November 10, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. They will be covering the benefits of prescribed burning, how to create ...

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

October 22, 2025

Oklahoma is ranked No. 1 in the nation. Unfortunately, when it comes to domestic violence, it’s for all the wrong reasons. That’s why the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) advocates have reached out to Sequ...

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Senator Hamilton receives Liberty Bell Award

October 22, 2025

Senator Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, was recently presented the Liberty Bell Award by the Oklahoma District Attorney’s Association for his legislative efforts to protect Oklahoma’s children. “I would...

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Cherokee cultural activities scheduled at Vian City Lake

October 22, 2025

Cherokee Nation Public Health has scheduled several Cherokee cultural activities in October at Vian City Lake. The following events will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays: Oct. 23 – Intro to S...

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AFR Delegation presents Benjamin Franklin Award to Lankford, Mullin, Hern

October 22, 2025

American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) has presented three Oklahoma legislators—Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and Rep. Kevin Hern (OK-01)—with the National Association of Mutual...

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Vian cheerleader named All-Stater

By David Seeley Sports Editor

October 22, 2025

Vian High School senior cheerleader Halli Russell was named to the 2025 Oklahoma Cheer Coaches Association East All-State Cheerleading Team last week. Russell and the rest of the East All-State cheerl...

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McKey alumni remnants return

By JACKIE SNOW POP SUBMITTED

October 22, 2025

The 30th McKey Alumni Reunion was held October 4, in McKey. McKey Grade School started in 1908 and continued to 1962. The wooden frame school burned in 1939. The old WPA rock school was built in 1940 ...

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Miss O’Dell comes home to Keota, Stigler on book and movie tour

By JEFF BROWN SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER

October 22, 2025

You missed it. Unless you were among the few dozen who attended the Chris O’Dell lecture at Stigler Public Library (SPL), you missed the chance of a lifetime. O’Dell spoke about her life and book, Mis...

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Vian Wolverines handle Henryetta Knights for fifth straight win

By David Seeley Sports Editor

October 22, 2025

HENRYETTA — Last year, it took a strong finish to the first half to help spark the Vian Wolverines to a runaway home win over the Henryetta Knights. When the two teams met Thursday night, it was a com...

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Central Tigers rout Mounds to end three-game losing streak

By MIKE MOGUIN SPORTS CORRESPONDENT

October 22, 2025

The Central Tigers went through the host Mounds Golden Eagles like a hot knife through butter Thursday night, dominating in a 52-6 road win and snapping a three-game losing streak. The Tigers (4-3 ove...

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Central Lady Tigers qualify entire team for Class 2A State Meet

By David Seeley Sports Editor

October 22, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in greater than two decades, when Central cross country coach Courtney Bair and her teammate qualified for state, the Lady Tigers cross country team qualified for th...

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Gore Pirates lose district road game to Wewoka

By David Seeley Sports Editor

October 22, 2025

WEWOKA — The Gore Pirates suffered a 34-24 road District AII3 loss to the host Wewoka Tigers last Thursday night. After the Tigers (5-2 overall, 3-1 in district play) took a 8-0 lead after a quarter, ...

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Local runners compete, medal in Checotah Crossroads Classic

By David Seeley Sports Editor

October 15, 2025

CHECOTAH — Several local high school and middle school cross country runners competed at the Checotah Crossroads Classic, which took place Oct. 7. In the high school girls’ division, Central’s Sara Wi...

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Central Tigers come up short to No. 1 Talihina on homecoming, travel to Mounds on Thursday

By David Seeley Sports Editor

October 15, 2025

The good news for the Central Tigers in their homecoming game against their District AII-3 rival Talihina Golden Tigers on Friday night at Tiger Stadium was the Tigers players the No. 1 Golden Tigers ...

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The Christian and Prayer

By Shirley R. Watts

October 22, 2025

“Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you;” (I Sam 12:23). “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorifie...

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Evil Days

By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church

October 22, 2025

Ephesians 5:16 “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Let’s use the Internet to define evil for us. Well, three wasn’t much there. Evil - profoundly immoral and wicked. OK. Then let’s go to ...

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Read and Take Heed

By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church

October 22, 2025

GOD’S WORD IS VERY GOOD! STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF A GOOD WORKER FOR THE LORD! 2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word o...

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’Tis the deer season

By Editor Amie Cato-Remer AROUND TOWN

October 15, 2025

It’s getting close to that time of the year when the men in our county start itching– itching to get into the woods to set out their deer feeders and stands, and select their next hunting spot. I’m a ...

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The Power of the Church

By Shirley R. Watts

October 15, 2025

Jesus said, “I will build My church” (Matthew 16:18). The power of the Church comes from the Holy Spirit of the Living God, not by any man, politician nation or denomination. Persecutor Convicted A ma...

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The Rich Young Ruler

By Pastor Michael Martin Vian Baptist Church

October 15, 2025

Luke 18:18-24 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Thou...

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Copelands to celebrate 55th wedding anniversary

October 22, 2025

Carrol and Linda Copeland of Sallisaw will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on October 23. The couple was married on Oct. 23, 1970, by Rev. Herman Arnett at the home of the bride’s family. Car...

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VHS Academic Team is District champions

October 22, 2025

The Vian High School Academic Team is District Champions. They will compete on Saturday, November 15, in Regionals against 10 to 16 other schools. Placement at this match will determine if they advanc...

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Gore Schools gets new blacktop

October 22, 2025

Gore Public Schools celebrated the opening of their new blacktop area. Thanks to the Gore Elementary PTA, the old play area was taken out and new blacktop was laid. This is the first phase in some upg...

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Vian students attend conference

October 22, 2025

Vian Middle School and High School TSA students recently enjoyed a great TSA LEAD Conference at Indian Capital Technology Center in Muskogee. The conference was led by three of Vian’s TSA state office...

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Cannon is B&G Club member of the month

October 22, 2025

The Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Vian Unit, is proud to announce Cannon Pack as their most recent member of the month. Cannon is the son of Lesa and Josh Pack and earned this honor for consis...

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Rising to the challenge

October 15, 2025

Vian Elementary Gifted and Talented students recently competed with each other in a STEM activity. They were challenged to work as a team of engineers to see who could create the tallest free standing...

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Candidate filing period announced for Vian School Board seat

October 22, 2025

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No plans to distribute bibles to public school classrooms

By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH

October 22, 2025

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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

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Woman injured in crash

October 22, 2025

A Tahlequah woman was injured last Monday afternoon when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole along Hwy. 82, according to an accident report issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers said ...

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