Vian band places in contest

The Vian High School Band of Gold participated in the Eufaula Invitational Band Marching Contest on Saturday.

This was the band’s first marching competition in more than 15 years.

The band placed third in their division.

The band will be participating in another contest at Stigler on Saturday, Oct 7.

Band members included Lucy James, Jaida Elliott, Katherine Creasey, Maya Silos, Daniel Silos, Alyssa Lee, Isaac Valentine, Brooklyn Herod, Carissa Halverson, Madalin Napper, Delilah Wolfe, Cheroke...

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After slow start, Wolverines claw past Kiefer for home-opening victory

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Today’s the day when superstition is highest

It’s Friday the 13th

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

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Are you superstitious? No? Are you sure? Do you knock on wood or never open an umbrella indoors or never walk under a ladder or avoid breaking a mirror or avoid stepping on a crack in the sidewalk or ...