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December 15, 2022

Reading Counts Contest ends at Vian High School

The Reading Counts Contest for Vian High School ended for the semester in December. The top point earners for each grade were freshmen Kendall Searcey, sophomore Naomi Wilson, junior Brooklyn Kelley, and senior Haley Wilson.

Brooklyn also won over all for the whole high school. Kendall, Naomi, and Haley each received a check for $50, and Brooklyn received a check for $100.

They also were treated to a pizza party in the library along with the other top 10 point earners in each grade. Congratulations to all the winners!

Sanders, Emerling power No. 2 Oklahoma past No. 16 Oregon, 4-1

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Sanders, Emerling power No. 2 Oklahoma past No. 16 Oregon, 4-1

By Lynn

June 1, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — No. 2 Oklahoma (52-8) used three home runs to advance to the semifinal round of the Women's College World Series (WCWS) with a 4-1 victory over No. 16 Oregon (54-10) on Sunday night, J...

No. 2 Sooners clipped by No. 6 Texas, 4-2, in WCWS winners bracket

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No. 2 Sooners clipped by No. 6 Texas, 4-2, in WCWS winners bracket

By OU ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS

May 31, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – No. 2 Oklahoma (51-8) responded with two runs in the second inning to erase an early deficit, but No. 6 Texas (53-11) scored one in the fifth and another in the sixth as the Sooners ca...

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By BARBARA HOBEROCK OKLAHOMA VOICE

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The legislative session, which ended Friday, was a mixed bag for Gov. Kevin Stitt. He got his income tax cut, business courts and ban on cellphones in schools, prompting him to say Wed...

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By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

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For much of the past nine months, the Sequoyah County Commissioners have expressed their confidence in and expectations for success from County Assessor Brandy Dobbs. “We want you to have what you nee...

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Pastor set to appear before judge

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

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A Sallisaw pastor charged with lewd or indecent proposals to a child under the age of 16 in Sequoyah County District Court following allegations made against him in 2023, has now been scheduled for a ...

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By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

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A homeless woman who reportedly exposed herself to others at Moffett School has now been scheduled for an August 6 felony disposition docket in Sequoyah County District Court. Destiny M. Seladones, 27...

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Theresa Cunningham

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By JADE PHILLIPS TIMES INTERN

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Theresa Cunningham, 42, is a mother of five who has spent just over 20 years working and being a part of Sequoyah County. Originally from Arizona, she grew up a city girl but that changed after she ma...

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Fishing Report for May 28, 2025

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EUFAULA: May 23. Elevation is 7.5 feet above normal and falling. The water temperature is 60 degrees and murky. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits and...

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TSET board plans to sue to stop a new Oklahoma law restructuring its membership

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OKLAHOMA CITY – A constitutionally created board charged with overseeing billions of taxpayer dollars plans to sue to block a new law that allows state leaders to alter its makeup at any time. The Tob...

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Johnston wins

— Sequoyah County Democrat, May 29, 1925

May 29, 2025

25 Years Ago —The City of Vian is almost ready to begin construction of a new sewer plant, Scott Neel, project engineer with P. Doug Harvell & Associates in Sallisaw, said construction of the plant sh...