Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Ephesians 3:14-15 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from April business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...

Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library is hosting a “Meet Our Heroes” event at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 1, at the west end parking lot of the library in Sallisaw. This will be an opportunity for young and old ...

The Blackgum Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Blackgum Community Center, north of Vian. The pancake breakfast will be held on July 3, from 7 to 11 a.m. Cost is $7 f...

Webbers Falls Day was held last Saturday with those who attended braving the hot weather conditions to participate or watch the tractor pull, shop from the vendors and treat themselves to the fish fr...

The Charlie Ambers and LuLa McFarland Davis family reunion will be Sunday, June 27, at the Blackgum Community Center on Hwy 100, 1 mile East of Tenkiller Dam. Lunch will be served at 12:30 (please bri...

The descendants of Peter Joshua and Ola Warren are going to get together for a family reunion. It will be a potluck dinner. The reunion will take place on Saturday, July 17, at the Gore Senior Center....

Editor’s Note: This is the final story in a series concerning the U.S. Supreme Court McGirt decision. While the Five Civilized Tribes may be pleased with the U.S. Supreme Court McGirt decision in term...

The Sequoyah County Historical Society is starting up after 18 months closure due to the COVID virus. We’ve been visiting and contacting members to complete our 2021 agenda. A special thank you to Ric...

Vian Public Schools will hold a community meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan on Thursday, June 24, at 10 a.m. in the Vian Public Schools Administrative Office, 301 West Hunter, Vian.

An account has been set up to aid the Evening Shade Community Building’s food distribution. Monetary donations can be made to their account at Armstrong Bank in Vian.

Principal’s Honor Roll - All A’s and B’s Tanner Bell, Hayden Blackbird, Colten Campbell, Paige Carlton, Zayley Cheater, Cash Collins, Ali Cornelius, Aubree Craighead, Da’sha Cubit, Nevaeh Drew, Draigh...

An account has been set up to aid the Evening Shade Community Building’s food distribution. Monetary donations can be made to their account at Armstrong Bank in Vian.

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church of Sallisaw recently celebrated their pastor and his wife’s five-year service anniversary. The celebration was to recognize and thank them for their dedication to the ch...

Sequoyah County Tax Assessor Kelly Miller announced her resignation from her duties last Tuesday at the regular meeting of the Sequoyah County Commissioners meeting to take a job with the Oklahoma Tax...

The Cherokee Nation’s Motor Vehicle tags year-to-date sales has increased by 14 percent compared to March 2020, according to the tax commission administrator. The tribe offers car tag renewals online,...

Anyone in need of clothing can visit God’s Blessings Clothes Closet in Vian. The clothes closet isbe open the first Saturday of each month for anyone needing clothing or other neessary items. The Clot...

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Muskogee, Wagoner, McIntosh, and Sequoyah Counties is expanding its efforts to represent the interest of abused and neglected children. The pro...

Principal’s Honor Roll – All A’s and B’s First Grade: Arleigh Akin, Blair Barnes, Amarra Carter, Lillian Clark-Perkins, Alekzandr Fuller, Beau Hofstetter, Mary McLennan, Laken Pack, Jacob Ponticelli, ...

The Vian Ministerial Alliance presents Preaching in the Park every Wednesday night in the downtown Anna Bell Farmer Park beginning at 6 p.m. (weather permitting). A different Alliance Pastor will be p...