Vian Police to receive Ford Fusion Hybrid

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March 31, 2021

The Vian Board of Trustees met on March 15 where they unanimously voted to purchase a 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid in the amount of $24,860 from Randall Ford for the Vian Police Department and accepted the resignation of town employee, Steve Harrison, during the Vian Public Works Authority (VPWA) meeting.

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Santa spotted at Vian Christmas parade

December 10, 2025

The man in the big red suit was spotted on Thursday night at the Vian Christmas parade, riding atop the Ms. Ann, one of the Vian Volunteer Fire Department’s fire trucks. Santa threw candy to all the g...

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Candidates file for Board of Education

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 10, 2025

Several candidates filed for a Declaration of Candidacy at the Sequoyah County Election Board last week for the upcoming Sequoyah County Board of Education/City of Sallisaw races, which are scheduled ...

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Gore Public Schools outlines its winter weather plan

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 10, 2025

As winter weather approaches, Gore Public Schools has released its annual reminder of how the district communicates schedule changes and implements modified bus routes during inclement conditions. Sup...

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Pastor now set for January felony disposition docket

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

December 10, 2025

A Vian pastor charged last month with a felony count of lewd molestation in Sequoyah County District Court has now been set for a 2026 felony disposition docket, according to court records. Michael Ma...

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CASC, Vista donate meals during Thanksgiving season

By LYNN ADAMS STAFF WRITER

December 10, 2025

More than 100 Sequoyah County families with unmet needs observed Thanksgiving with a full turkey meal thanks to Carl Albert State College-Sallisaw Campus, in partnership with its Vista Grant Initiativ...

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Vian Boys & Girls Club member of the month

December 10, 2025

The Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County is pleased to announce Braylyn Morris as the November member of the month for the Vian Unit. Braylyn is the daughter of Crystal and Bradley Morris and was sele...

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OSU Sequoyah County Extension announces upcoming events

December 10, 2025

OSU Sequoyah County Extension will host a Sheep and Goat Showmanship Workship on January 3, 2026, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. Sheep session starts at 9 a.m. with the goat session stating at 1 ...

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Northeastern State University announces Rouse as Miss NSU 2026

December 10, 2025

Northeastern State University in Tahlequah has announced Addison Rouse of Fort Gibson, a proud Cherokee Nation citizen, as Miss NSU 2026 following an evening that highlighted student talent, leadershi...

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Webbers Falls students enjoy field trip to hall of fame

December 10, 2025

Webbers Falls Public School fourth, fifth and sixth grade Gifted & Talented students had a great time on their recent field trip to The Oklahoma Hall of Fame on Nov. 21. The students said there were l...

Obituaries

William Lee ‘Bill’ Farkas

December 10, 2025

Oct. 27, 1942 – Nov. 25, 2025 Funeral services for William Lee “Bill” Farkas, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Muldrow. Burial was at Mitche...

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Harold Willis Lasiter

December 10, 2025

Aug. 24, 1954 – Nov. 29, 2025 Memorial services for Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Harold Willis Lasiter, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in...