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Benefits detailed about prescribed fire practices
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
December 3, 2025
There was a time when prescribed fire practices — a planned, controlled application of fire to reduce wildfire risk, improve wildlife habitat and restore ecosystems — were common in eastern Oklahoma. ...
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Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert
December 3, 2025
The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office has issued a scam alert after it was reported individuals were calling others, pretending to be a deputy sheriff, and claiming that a warrant has been issued for ...
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I-40 interchange among projects planned by ODOT
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I-40 interchange among projects planned by ODOT
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
December 3, 2025
The I-40 interchange at U.S. 59 has been widely scorned as Sequoyah County’s most dire highway construction priorities, with a chorus of voices petitioning for an updated intersection capable of carry...
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Taking pride, providing service
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Taking pride, providing service
December 3, 2025
Coach Lewis from Gore Public Schools took his Careers class outside for a campus clean-up, demonstrating the importance of taking pride in one’s school while also providing a service to others. He’s t...
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Vian’s Christmas parade is Thursday
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Vian’s Christmas parade is Thursday
December 3, 2025
Vian’s 47th annual Christmas parade of lights is scheduled for 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4. This year’s theme is “Christmas Through the Decades.” Line-up starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Vian Baptist Church parking lot, followed by judging at 5:45 p.m. This year’s parade is sponsored by the Town of Vian with $100 going to the grand prize float winner and $50 going to honorable mention.
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Cherokee Nation welcomes the holidays with events
December 3, 2025
Join Cherokee Nation in welcoming the holidays with special events throughout December. In Vinita, the tribe is hosting its first-ever holiday market on Dec. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Cherokee Nat...
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Horn and Moser unite on Nov. 1
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Horn and Moser unite on Nov. 1
December 3, 2025
Chase Moser of Broken Arrow and Katie Horn of Vian were united in family, love and matrimony on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at The Pines at Moser Farms. The ceremony took place surrounded by family and fr...
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Attorneys Durbin, Conrady disbarred
By LYNN ADAMS SpECIAL TO THE REGISTER 
December 3, 2025
Two attorneys with a connection to Sallisaw have been disbarred, according to decisions recently handed down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Ron Durbin of Tulsa, the face of the social media page Guerr...
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Red Cross urges holiday decorating safety to prevent home fires
December 3, 2025
Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Oklahom...
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Vian’s Jett balances motherhood, business and community
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Vian’s Jett balances motherhood, business and community
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 3, 2025
If you’ve spent any time around Vian, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Camry Jett — whether through her bustling small businesses, at the local lake, or surrounded by fabric and thread in the mid...
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Grass presents check for backpack program
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Grass presents check for backpack program
December 3, 2025
Cherokee Nation District 4 Tribal Councilor Uriah Grass (center) presented Webbers Falls Public School last week with a check from Cherokee Nation. This donation will be used for the school’s backpack...
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Angel Tree donations accepted for veterans
December 3, 2025
A Christmas Angel Tree is available for veterans living at the Sallisaw Veterans Center. Trees are located in the lobby at the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Wheeler Avenue, and at the Sallisaw ...
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Awards honor local leaders in fight against domestic violence, sexual assault
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Awards honor local leaders in fight against domestic violence, sexual assault
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 3, 2025
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, the Sequoyah County Coordinated Community Response/ Sexual Assault Response Team (CCR/ SART) gathered to recognize three individuals whose dedica...
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Sports
Central Tigers hope to knock door down to state this season
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Central Tigers hope to knock door down to state this season
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 3, 2025
The Central Tigers were a win away from making the Class 2A State Tournament in 2024 and got to the area tournament consolation semifinals a season ago. This year, the Tigers, who were 18-9 last seaso...
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Central Lady Tigers beginning new season with new coach
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Central Lady Tigers beginning new season with new coach
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 3, 2025
The Central Lady Tigers will begin this new season, which will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Warner since Tuesday night’s season opener at Vian was canceled due to the Wolverines being in Friday night’s C...
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Central Schools gym remodel faces delay after architect oversight
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
December 3, 2025
Ongoing renovations to the Central High School Gym have hit another unexpected delay, according to Centrap Public Schools Superintendent David Eads, who announced the delay in a district-wide newslett...
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Gore Pirates Youth Wrestling members place in Viking Open
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 3, 2025
POTEAU — Several Gore Pirates Youth Wrestling members placed in Saturday’s Viking Open, which took place at Mick Thompson Fieldhouse on the campus of Carl Albert State College. Stetson Andrews was a d...
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Vian Wrestling Club members place in Bixby Thanksgiving Classic
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 3, 2025
BIXBY — Several Vian Wrestling Club members placed in last Saturday’s Bixby Thanksgiving Classic. Josh Constant won the 88-pound title in the novice age 12-andyounger division. Samuel Gilbreath (age 4...
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Gore wrestlers place in Warner Tournament
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Gore wrestlers place in Warner Tournament
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
December 3, 2025
WARNER — Several Gore Pirates high school and junior high wrestlers placed in the Warner Eagle Classic, which took place Nov. 24 at Warner Event Center. In the high school division, Cole Brooksher (14...
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The Time In Between
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The Time In Between
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
December 3, 2025
Thanksg iving is over. The refrigerator is finally starting to empty out. You can now go to the store and buy things that need to go in the ‘fridge. And if anything is left it needs to be moved to the...
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Hold Fast This Season!
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Hold Fast This Season!
By Shirley R. Watts 
December 3, 2025
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). “…that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works” (Titus ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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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Lifestyle
Regional champs
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Regional champs
December 3, 2025
The Gore High School Academic team went 3-0 at regionals and are now Regional Champs. Pictured are (front row, from left) Evee Cearley, Jacob Galloway, Bailey Pack and Mr. Wooten. Back row (from left)...
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Devotional, lifestyle...
The Glory of the Lord
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
December 3, 2025
PREACH THE WORDS OF JESUS CHRIST! BE A LAMP OF THE GLORY OF THE LORD! CHRISTIANS ARE PREACHERS FOR JESUS CHRIST WHO IS THE GLORY OF THE LORD! 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 1Therefore seeing we have this minist...
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Johnsons to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
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Johnsons to celebrate 65th wedding anniversary
December 3, 2025
Jerry and Dixie Johnson of Vian will be honored with a celebration on their 65th wedding anniversary from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 7, at the Westside Church of Christ fellowship hall in Vian. Light refr...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Benefits detailed about prescribed fire practices
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
December 3, 2025
There was a time when prescribed fire practices — a planned, controlled application of fire to reduce wildfire risk, improve wildlife habitat and restore ecosystems — were common in eastern Oklahoma. ...
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Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert
December 3, 2025
The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office has issued a scam alert after it was reported individuals were calling others, pretending to be a deputy sheriff, and claiming that a warrant has been issued for ...
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I-40 interchange among projects planned by ODOT
Main, news...
I-40 interchange among projects planned by ODOT
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
December 3, 2025
The I-40 interchange at U.S. 59 has been widely scorned as Sequoyah County’s most dire highway construction priorities, with a chorus of voices petitioning for an updated intersection capable of carry...
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Taking pride, providing service
lifestyle
Taking pride, providing service
December 3, 2025
Coach Lewis from Gore Public Schools took his Careers class outside for a campus clean-up, demonstrating the importance of taking pride in one’s school while also providing a service to others. He’s t...
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Behind the job
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Behind the job
December 3, 2025
Gore Public Schools 4-H members had an exciting opportunity to meet tornado chaser Will Clay and check out his famous storm-chasing truck, the Dominator. Students learned what it takes to be a real st...
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