OSHSA hosting Valentine’s lunch

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February 12, 2025

The Old Sallisaw High School Association (OSHSA) is hosting a Valentine’s lunch on Friday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old Sallisaw Middle School cafeteria, 220 W. Creek Ave.

The meal is $10 and will consist of a Killer Kookin’ pulled pork sandwich, two sides, and a dessert. You can dine in, carryout, or have it delivered. To schedule delivery and/or carryout meals, call 918-571-8752 by 12 noon on Feb. 13.

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VHS Basketball Homecoming held

February 12, 2025

Vian High School recently crowned their 2025 Basketball Homecoming Queen. Homecoming royalty consisted of (front row, from left), Arlyn Houston, flower girl and Colter Gregory, crown bearer. Middle ro...

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Wilson charged with felony child abuse

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

February 12, 2025

A woman with addresses in both Sallisaw and Vian is scheduled for a Feb. 19 felony disposition docket in Sequoyah County District Court on a charge of child abuse, according to court records. Bronica ...

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DA warns of deadly drug combo: Fentanyl mixed with xylazine

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

February 12, 2025

District Attorney Jack Thorp is sounding the alarm over the increasing presence of a dangerous and potentially deadly drug combination – fentanyl mixed with xylazine – that is spreading across the nat...

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Vian superintendent’s contract renewed

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

February 12, 2025

Vian’s Board of Education met on Jan. 13 for its regular monthly meeting where they voted to renew the school superintendent’s contract and accepted the resignations/retirements of four employees. The...

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Eyeglass donations being accepted

February 12, 2025

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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Vizavance to conduct free eye exams at Vian Elementary on Feb. 27

February 12, 2025

Vizavance, formerly Prevent Blindness Oklahoma, will conduct free eye exams at Vian Elementary on Feb. 27. Many children in Oklahoma can receive free exams and glasses through SoonerCare, Vision Servi...

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Boyd joins Angus Association

February 12, 2025

Preston Boyd of Vian is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Associa...

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Tribe announces new food distribution program at community buildings

February 12, 2025

Cherokee Nation has signed MOUs with various Community and Cultural Outreach organizations to enter into the newly announced Hawiya Food Sovereignty Program. CCO organizations will distribute food pac...

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Vian graduate named as NSU 2025 Centurion

February 12, 2025

Northeastern State University (NSU) has announced those to be named as 2025 Centurions, which includes a Vian High School graduate. The newest class of NSU Centurions to be honored include Holly Cunni...

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Police visit daycare

February 12, 2025

Members of the Vian Police Department recently visited Wolverine Den Daycare as part of the daycare’s Community Helpers curriculum. The officers said they were honored to be asked to come and speak to...

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Satisfied with Imperfections

By Pastor Michael Martin

February 12, 2025

James 1:18-19 “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to spe...