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Mannon receives 60-year prison sentence
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Mannon receives 60-year prison sentence
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 26, 2025
A former Sequoyah County resident charged with firstdegree murder in tribal court has now been sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court in April to the brutal killing of ...
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Ministerial Alliance, Food Pantry hosting free community meals
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 26, 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, organizing a series of free...
Pastor arrested, charged with lewd molestation
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Pastor arrested, charged with lewd molestation
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 26, 2025
A Vian pastor has been charged with a felony count of lewd molestation in Sequoyah County District Court after he allegedly rubbed up against a minor under the age of 16 in a “lewd and lascivious mann...
Drew selected for OSSAA OKCDA All-State mixed choir
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Drew selected for OSSAA OKCDA All-State mixed choir
November 26, 2025
Vian High School choir member Isaiah Drew was recently selected for Oklahoma’s Vocal All-State Choir. Auditions for the prestigious choir were held in November. Students began preparations for the auditions in the summer of 2025 and traveled to All-State Camp at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany in June. Drew completed the intense vocal training camp and started rehearsing various audition p...
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Candidate filing dates set for school board, city
November 26, 2025
Candidate filing for Sequoyah County school board positions as well as those for the City of Sallisaw is open December 1-3. Those who wish to file for a school district seat or a Sallisaw office must ...
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Board of Education filing begins
November 26, 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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Marble City Spring Fling set for May 16
November 26, 2025
The Marble City Spring Fling has been set from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 16. The morning will kick off with Breakfast at the Bank starting at 7 a.m. and live music featured on the stage throughout the d...
FFA Booster Club purchases jackets
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FFA Booster Club purchases jackets
November 26, 2025
Webbers Falls FFA wishes to thank the Webbers Falls Ag Booster Club for purchasing 20 students their first FFA jackets. They are not only buying a jacket for these students, but buying a chance for un...
Woman sentenced in killing of Sallisaw man
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Woman sentenced in killing of Sallisaw man
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 26, 2025
A Stilwell woman has now been sentenced in federal court for her role in the 2023 killing of Sallisaw resident Ricky D. Henning, marking the latest development in a case that previously resulted in a ...
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Doctors’ tips to stay healthy and safe this holiday season
By STATEPOINT 
November 26, 2025
The holiday season is a joyous time to reconnect with family and friends, but it can also throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices now so you can star...
Political candidates to attend county Democrats yule dinner
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Political candidates to attend county Democrats yule dinner
November 26, 2025
Not only is it the holiday season, but it’s also the political season. So when the Sequoyah County Democrats host their traditional Christmas dinner on December 1, there could well be several politica...
VHS College and Career Fair held
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VHS College and Career Fair held
November 26, 2025
Vian High School’s College and Career Fair was held on Nov. 12, where high school students attended four different sessions learning about post secondary opportunities from several businesses, two and...
Sports
Sequoyah County native honored by LPGA
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Sequoyah County native honored by LPGA
By NINOSKA ZUCCHINI LPGA DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS 
November 26, 2025
Dr. Beth Brown, a Sequoyah County native, is the Junior Golf Leader of the Year. Created in 2012, the LPGA Professionals Junior Golf Leader of the Year Award celebrates members driving growth in junio...
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Gore Pirates Youth Wrestling members do well at Wolverine Classic
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
November 26, 2025
Gore Pirates Youth Wrestling saw many members place at Saturday’s Wolverine Classic, which took place at Vian High School’s B.J. Traw Gymnasium. Two members placed twice as Jettson Constant won the 83...
Commentary
Be Thankful – Worship God!
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Be Thankful – Worship God!
By Shirley R. Watts 
November 26, 2025
“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation… Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms… For the Lord is the ...
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Everything is in God’s Time
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
November 26, 2025
ALL PEOPLE CAN COME TO THE LORD! HE GAVE ALL PEOPLE THE FREE CHOICE TO KNOW HIM AS BEST AS GOD KNOWS THEY CAN! EVERYTHING IS IN GOD’S TIME! GIVE GOD THE GLORY FOREVER! Isaiah 60:1-22 1Arise, shine; fo...
Jesus Christ! God’s Way…Eternal Life
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Jesus Christ! God’s Way…Eternal Life
By Shirley R. Watts 
November 19, 2025
Let me explain. The Holy Spirit of God will impress upon your heart when you hear His word in a sermon, through a friend or you may read it in the Bible and you will be convicted of sin. You will see ...
Gravity
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Gravity
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
November 19, 2025
Had another interesting experience this past week. I was working up at the house in Copan. I had to go up in the attic to look at some wiring, look at the roof to see if any damage was done to the str...
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Jesus Christ Means What He Says
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
November 19, 2025
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT JESUS CHRIST IS GOD! KNOW THAT JESUS CHRIST LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE TO COME HOME TO HIM! GIVE GOD THE GLORY AND PRAISE IN JESUS CHRIST’S HOLY NAME! Psalm 46:1-11 1God ...
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...
Lifestyle
Using natural resources
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Using natural resources
November 26, 2025
Mr. Wooten’s Middle School Outdoor Ed class at Gore Public Schools is building miniature wilderness-survival dioramas using natural materials they’ve gathered outside. Students are sharpening their cr...
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...
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Mannon receives 60-year prison sentence
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Mannon receives 60-year prison sentence
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 26, 2025
A former Sequoyah County resident charged with firstdegree murder in tribal court has now been sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court in April to the brutal killing of ...
Main, news...
Ministerial Alliance, Food Pantry hosting free community meals
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 26, 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, organizing a series of free...
Pastor arrested, charged with lewd molestation
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Pastor arrested, charged with lewd molestation
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
November 26, 2025
A Vian pastor has been charged with a felony count of lewd molestation in Sequoyah County District Court after he allegedly rubbed up against a minor under the age of 16 in a “lewd and lascivious mann...
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