September is Suicide Prevention Month

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September 13, 2023

Sequoyah County Commissioner Ray Watts signed a proclamation on Tuesday, declaring September as Suicide Prevention Month with representatives from the Sallisaw NOW Coalition, People Inc. and other county officials attending. According to Lindsie Dyer, Youth and Family Service Counselor and Coordinator for People Inc., from 2017 to 2021, Sequoyah County had the ninth highest drug overdose death rate in the state. Dyer said the 988 direct line for anyone needing counseling is available, or to learn more go to oklahoma.gov/health/overdose or call 405-426-8440. Pictured (from the left) are, Sequoyah County Assistant DA Jimmy Dunn, Vian Town Administrator Keith Boshers, Jonathan Teague, Jayna Tillman, District 3 Commissioner Jim Rogers, Samantha Bumgaurdner, Tiffany Jenkins (seated), Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane, Commissioner Watts, Heather Silva, Summer McGarrah, and Dyer.

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B&G Club Member of the Month

November 13, 2024

Vian Elementary student Dawyson Sanford has been selected as the October Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Vian Unit. Dawyson is the daughter of Brittany and Japheth Sanfor...

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Human remains could belong to Fagan

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

November 13, 2024

Authorities on Friday began conducting a thorough search of a densely wooded area north of Vian after a deer hunter discovered human remains near Lake Tenkiller. Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane sai...

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Vian siblings rise to Colonel ranking

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

November 13, 2024

On Veterans Day, the nation celebrates those who have dedicated their lives to protecting the freedoms we hold dear, honoring not just the veterans themselves, but also the values of brotherhood, serv...

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Gore begins search for new superintendent

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

November 13, 2024

Gore’s Board of Education convened for a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 25 to discuss the search process for a new school superintendent. Board member Gary Cunningham made a motion, followed by ...

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County breaks records for in-person early voting

By LYNN ADAMS SpECIAL TO THE REGISTER

November 13, 2024

Well, it turns out Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osborn was way off in her prediction about a record turnout for early voting. She had initially said maybe 1,200 would vote from last ...

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Statement from Congressman Brecheen following election

November 13, 2024

Thank you to the Oklahoma constituents who voted to send me to Washington again as their Representative. As a conservative, I will continue to stand for the foundational principles that secure the ble...

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Eyeglass donations accepted

November 13, 2024

Anyone wishing to donate old or no longer used eyeglasses can do so by dropping them off at the Vian Lions Club donation box, located in front of the old Vian Town Hall on Thornton Street. The Lions w...

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Free Community Thanksgiving lunch to be held

November 13, 2024

A free Community Thanksgiving lunch will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vian Baptist Church, courtesy of hte Vian Ministerial Alliance. Everyone welcome!

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CNF opens scholarships for 2025-26 academic year

November 13, 2024

Cherokee Nation Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 202526 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2025. Last year, the nonprofit organization awarded $409,000 to 84 ...

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What You Don’t Know

By Pastor

November 13, 2024

Do you remember the old saying, ‘What you don’t know wont hurt you?’ I was one of those kids that asked questions all the time. If I wanted an answer I would plague the person that knew until I was sa...

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Medicare can be hard to navigate alone

November 13, 2024

Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging offers Medicare assistance to seniors on Medicare in comparing Part D prescription plans. It is a good idea to compare Part D plans ev...