News
Ricky Eugene Jeremiah Johnson, 33, of Vian faces a felony charge of domestic abuse – assault and battery following an altercation that was initially reported to local police.
By Amie Remer Editor
Four members of the Christie family from Vian visited Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter at the state capitol on Tuesday, March 12, to personally thank him for penning a letter of support to the
By Amie Remer Editor
Jason Carter, owner and operator of Vian Pharmacy, said construction is finally moving forward on the lot near Vian Public Schools that will be the new location of Vian Pharmacy. Carter said the ne
Sports
High School Wrestling
Vian High School senior River Simon was named to the Small East All-State wrestling team last week by the Oklahoma Coaches Association (OCA).
By Lea Lessley Sports Editor
Vian Slowpitch
Vian’s high school slowpitch softball team resumes its 2019 schedule on Monday when the Lady Wolverines travel to Central, and on Tuesday Vian hosts Sallisaw.
By Lea Lessley Sports Editor
Commentary
“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (Jn. 14:6).
By Shirley R. Watts-Matlock
Lifestyle
“We are so thankful for the Cherokee Nation not only for the money but because of the great partners in education they are,” Jeremy Jackson, Sallisaw school superintendent, said regarding the tribe
Cherokee Nation Entertainment is hosting a career fair on March 21 to help fill positions at the new Cherokee Casino Tahlequah opening in a few months.
Sequoyah County District 2 will be setting out roll-off dumpsters on Saturday, March 23 for spring clean up.
Obituaries
Muldrow – Services for Madilynn Cate “Madi-Cate” Moreland, 6, of Muldrow, were held Mon., March 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark.
Vian – Services for Helen Swon, 89, formerly of Vian, OK were held at Noon on Friday, March 15, 2019 at New Hope Assembly of God Church in Muskogee, OK.
Vian – Services for Reverend Doctor Vernon E. Lawrence, 80 of Vian, were held Sat., March 16, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at Vian United Methodist Church. Burial was at 2 p.m.