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Gore man among hundreds of candidates who filed for state office
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Gore man among hundreds of candidates who filed for state office
By JANELLE STECKLEIN OKLAHOMA VOICE 
April 15, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — After successfully completing the gauntlet of registration paperwork, Kenny Smith smiled and posed for pictures with his grandchildren who had waited patiently by his side as he filed ...
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Gore Elementary School
April 15, 2026
Gore Public Schools celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday afternoon with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new elementary school. Students from the Lower Elementary, along with staff, administ...
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Matter involving vice mayor, fomer clerk addressed
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Matter involving vice mayor, fomer clerk addressed
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
April 15, 2026
The Gore Board of Trustees has issued a public statement addressing a recent personnel matter involving Vice Mayor Larry Pack and former Town Clerk Lisa Settlemyre. According to the release dated Apri...
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Judge rejects poultry settlement agreements
April 15, 2026
A federal judge’s rejection of proposed settlement agreements in the long-running State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods case has reignited uncertainty for poultry producers, state officials and environment...
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Gore Trustees accepts resignation of town clerk
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Gore Trustees accepts resignation of town clerk
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
April 15, 2026
The Gore Board of Trustees voted last Tuesday evening to accept the resignation of Town Clerk Lisa Settlemyre following a brief special meeting that included an executive session discussion. The meeting, held April 7 at the Gore Municipal Complex, was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Robin Henry. Trustees Matt Holland, Joni Couch and Randy Foley were present, while Vice Mayor Larry Pack was abse...
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Gore Elementary March Students of the Month
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Gore Elementary March Students of the Month
April 15, 2026
Gore Elementary March Students of the Month were (shown in no particular order): Pre-K - Ava Lundquist, Kindergarten - Dawson York, first grade - Ackley Judkins, second grade - Haven Smith, third grad...
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Sequoyah County AG/4-H/FCS announces upcoming events
April 15, 2026
April 23: County 4-H Meeting April 27: Lead with Your Voice May 5: Master Gardener Meeting May 19: Speech Contest June 12: ATV Safety Workshop July 10: Sprouts & Sprinkles July 31 - First Session: Roc...
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Cleanups announced for Districts 2 and 3
April 15, 2026
District 2 County Commissioner Beau Burlison has announced the cleanup dates and sites for disposal as part of the upcoming county wide cleanup. Dumpsters will be set out on April 20 and 21 at the fol...
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Time warp and a free cheese plate
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Time warp and a free cheese plate
By Amie Cato-Remer AROUND TOWN 
April 15, 2026
On Christmas Day, I found out that I’d be traveling to Maui with my cousin Teri for a once in a lifetime trip. We would be leaving on March 8 from her home in California and flying to Lahaina for a we...
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Arvest Bank’s Million Meals campaign returns for 16th year
April 15, 2026
Arvest Bank has officially launched the 16th year of its annual Million Meals campaign, a twomonth effort to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas. Money...
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Blackgum community sale set for April 23-25
April 15, 2026
The Blackgum community sale will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 23, 24 and 25, beginning at 7 a.m. at the Blackgum Community Building. The building will be stocked with sale items, inclu...
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Young entrepreneur Dee Everett honors roots while serving Vian community
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Young entrepreneur Dee Everett honors roots while serving Vian community
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
April 15, 2026
In the heart of Vian, where community ties run deep and hard work is a way of life, 27-yearold Dee Everett is building a legacy rooted in gratitude, determination and hometown pride. A graduate of Via...
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April awareness advocates
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April awareness advocates
April 15, 2026
The Sequoyah County Commissioners signed a proclamation on March 30, designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month as well as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the county. The Sequoyah County Coor...
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Sports
Gore Lady Pirates make it to RCT loser’s-bracket finals
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Gore Lady Pirates make it to RCT loser’s-bracket finals
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
April 15, 2026
The Gore Lady Pirates find themselves three wins away from being crowned 2026 Riverside Conference Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament champions. The Lady Pirates opened the one-day conference tournament l...
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Webbers Falls Warriors go 3-2 last week in baseball action
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Webbers Falls Warriors go 3-2 last week in baseball action
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
April 15, 2026
The Webbers Falls Warriors enjoyed a 3-2 week last week in their five baseball games played. The week began with a 7-6, 10-inning road loss to Wetumka on April 6 before the Warriors routed the Union C...
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Webbers Falls Lady Warriors suffer losses to Vian, Gore, McCurtain
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
April 15, 2026
The Webbes Falls Lady Warriors saw their losing streak reach 12 games as they lost 10-3 to Vian on April 6 at Armstrong Park and lost twice in last Friday’s Riverside Conference Slow-Pitch Softball To...
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Central Lady Tigers go 2-2 last week on softball diamonds
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Central Lady Tigers go 2-2 last week on softball diamonds
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
April 15, 2026
The Central Lady Tigers went 2-2 last week in their four softball games. On April 7, they avenged an earlier loss to Vian by beating the Lady Wolverines 8-4 at home, then routed Leflore 19-4 in three ...
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Vian Wolverines beat Checotah JV, fall to Preston, Muldrow
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Vian Wolverines beat Checotah JV, fall to Preston, Muldrow
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
April 15, 2026
The Vian Wolverines beat the Checotah Wildcats junior varsity 12-1 in four innings on the opening day of the Central Tiger Shootout last Thursday afternoon. However, that ended up being their only win...
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Vian softball team beats Webbers Falls, Roland, suffer four losses last week
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Vian softball team beats Webbers Falls, Roland, suffer four losses last week
By David Seeley Sports Editor 
April 15, 2026
The Vian lady Wolverines slow-pitch softball team went 2-4 last week on the diamond. The Lady Wolverines beat Webbers Falls 10-3 in six innings but lost 14-3 in five innings to Gore on April 6 at Arms...
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Commentary
Come Up to Me on the Mountain
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Come Up to Me on the Mountain
By Shirley R. Watts 
April 15, 2026
“Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to Me on the mountain and be there; and I will give you tablets of stone, and the law and commandments which I have written, that you may teach them.” “Then Mose...
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Empty
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Empty
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
April 15, 2026
Empty is an interesting word and one I have been thinking on lately. Maybe because my coffee cup needs refilling, or I just filled up my pickup with gas because the gas gauge dinged and lit up with th...
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Glory to God in the Highest
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
April 15, 2026
I PRAY YOU HAD A WONDERFUL EASTER! PLEASE KNOW THAT EASTER IS NOT ABOUT A BUNNY, OR EGG HUNTING! EASTER IS ABOUT THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION OF THE LORD AND SAVIOR– J E SUS CHRIST! JESUS CHRIST’S RESURR...
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Worship the Most Holy God
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Worship the Most Holy God
By Shirley R. Watts 
April 8, 2026
“I will love You, O Lord, my strength, The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, I will ca...
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Electric 101
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Electric 101
By Pastor Tim Perkins First Southern Baptist Church, Gore 
April 8, 2026
So the continuing saga of the remodel on my house in Copan, OK, continues. My most recent adventure (at least that’s what the jobs seem to be turning into) was the electric at the house. We are doing ...
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Be Born Again
By Pastor Reggie Kelley, Blackgum Christian Union Church 
April 8, 2026
WE MUST FORGIVE ONE ANOTHER! IF WE DON’T FORGIVE, WEWON’TBEFORGIVEN!LETGO OF HATE AND LET JESUS CHRIST SHINE FOR YOU! JESUS CHRIST KNOWS W H A T ’ S BEST! PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME! Matthew 6:1-34 1Take he...
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Lifestyle
Vian resident awarded OSU scholarship
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Vian resident awarded OSU scholarship
By KRISTEN KNIGHT SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
April 15, 2026
Sequoyah County students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarships were awarded at...
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Gore students return from Washington, D.C.
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Gore students return from Washington, D.C.
April 15, 2026
Gore Public Schools’ Gifted and Talented seniors just returned from an awesome week in Washington, D.C. The students spent the week touring historical landmarks like the White House, the National Mall...
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Sewing Sisters present quilts to center
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Sewing Sisters present quilts to center
April 15, 2026
The Sewing Sisters of Blackgum Harvestime Church in Vian were honored to present quilts to Real Choices Pregnancy Center, 620 W Cherokee Ave, Sallisaw. Accepting the quilts on behalf of the center was...
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lifestyle
Town of Webbers Falls spring cleanup days
April 15, 2026
The Town of Webbers Falls has announced spring cleanup days for April 18, 19 and 20. There will be dumpsters located at the city shop.
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lifestyle
Become a master gardener
April 15, 2026
Are you interested in becoming a master gardener? Join OSU Sequoyah County Extension for a planning meeting at 5:30 p.m. on May 5, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds to learn more about the program, e...
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OHCE completes 2026 Patriotic Sampler Quilt
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OHCE completes 2026 Patriotic Sampler Quilt
March 25, 2026
Sequoyah County OHCE has completed their raffle quilt for the 2026 quilt show. This year’s quilt is a Patriotic Sampler Quilt, in commemoration and celebration of the 250th birthday of the United Stat...
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Gore man among hundreds of candidates who filed for state office
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Gore man among hundreds of candidates who filed for state office
By JANELLE STECKLEIN OKLAHOMA VOICE 
April 15, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY — After successfully completing the gauntlet of registration paperwork, Kenny Smith smiled and posed for pictures with his grandchildren who had waited patiently by his side as he filed ...
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Gore Elementary School
April 15, 2026
Gore Public Schools celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday afternoon with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new elementary school. Students from the Lower Elementary, along with staff, administ...
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Matter involving vice mayor, fomer clerk addressed
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Matter involving vice mayor, fomer clerk addressed
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
April 15, 2026
The Gore Board of Trustees has issued a public statement addressing a recent personnel matter involving Vice Mayor Larry Pack and former Town Clerk Lisa Settlemyre. According to the release dated Apri...
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Main, news...
Judge rejects poultry settlement agreements
April 15, 2026
A federal judge’s rejection of proposed settlement agreements in the long-running State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods case has reignited uncertainty for poultry producers, state officials and environment...
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Indian taco fundraiser to support Baldwin
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Indian taco fundraiser to support Baldwin
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
April 15, 2026
A community fundraiser has been organized to support Ronnie Baldwin as he battles liver cancer and faces mounting medical expenses and lost income. An Indian taco fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. ...
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