Webbers Falls Day labeled a ‘successful event’

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June 23, 2021

Webbers Falls Day was held last Saturday with those who attended braving the hot weather conditions to participate or watch the tractor pull, shop from the vendors and treat themselves to the fish fry hosted by the Webbers Falls Fire Department.

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Stolen property returned to owner

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 25, 2024

A loaded gooseneck trailer has been returned to its rightful owner east of Vian following an investigation by authorities. Frankie L. Jones, 59, was arrested on Dec. 18 and charged with felony grand l...

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‘Blanketing’ the community with warmth

December 25, 2024

The Gore Elementary Character Council had a great time collecting over 200 blankets for the community. A pizza party competition was held to see which class could collect the most blankets, with Mrs. ...

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Gore releases winners of Christmas parade

December 25, 2024

The town of Gore has released the winners of last Saturday’s annual Christmas parade. Winners are as follows: Best Pet Costume: Bob. Best Classic Vehicle: Bobbie Sue Bennett in a Model T. Best Church ...

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Board discusses personnel changes, approves bonuses

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 25, 2024

Vian’s Board of Education met at 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 for its regular monthly meeting, addressing a range of issues including financial matters, staff bonuses and personnel updates. The meeting was conven...

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Vian Christmas parade winners announced

December 25, 2024

The Vian Lions Club has announced the winners of this year’s annual Christmas parade. Grand prize float winner was Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and Honorable Mention went to Vian Nursing & Rehab.

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Energy Department cancels electric transmission corridor opposed by Drummond, Hilbert

December 25, 2024

The Biden Administration’s Department of Energy is scrapping an 18-mile-wide electric transmission corridor proposed to span Oklahoma, just one day after Attorney General Gentner Drummond and incoming...

Obituaries

Paul Jahay

December 25, 2024

July 31, 1953 – Dec. 16, 2024 Funeral services for Paul Jahay, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Cremation was under the dir...

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Lucreta Stevenson

December 25, 2024

Nov. 2, 1955 – Dec. 11, 2024 Memorial services for Lucreta Stevenson, 69, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Cremation was unde...

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Bobby D. Cartwright

December 25, 2024

April 16, 1953 – Dec. 16, 2024 Bobby D. Cartwright, 71, of Sallisaw, died on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Sallisaw. He was born on April 16, 1953, in Sallisaw to Ruth Ann (Cartwright) Spencer. No formal ...

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Johnnie Lee Fox

December 25, 2024

Jan. 14, 1949 – Dec. 13, 2024 Johnnie Lee Fox, 75, of Sallisaw, formerly of Warner, died on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, in Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 14, 1949, in Fowler, Calif., to Henry Lee Fox and De...

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Patricio ‘Gio’ Barranco

December 25, 2024

Jan. 21, 1978 – Dec. 10, 2024 Patricio “Gio” Barranco, 46, of Gans, died on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Tulsa. He was born on Jan. 21, 1978, in Alfa Jayucan, Hildalgo, Mexico, to Guadalupe Barranco and...