Members of the Vian FCCLA Chapter competed in three categories in the District STAR Event at Sallisaw on Nov. 15. Jasmine Gonzalez and Brennen Jiles, as a team in Illustrated Talk, received 2nd place;...

Two Arkansas men who lost control of their boat while duck hunting on Kerr Lake last Monday evening were rescued from an island after a 4-hour search involving local swift water rescue teams, Steve Ru...

A personal injury collision that occurred late last Monday evening resulted in a Warner man being life-flighted to a Tulsa hospital. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported the accident happened in the westb...

October Citations Billy Haney: Poss. of marijuana; Motorcycle-operate without “M” endorsement. Byron Bolanos: Speeding 16-25 and over; Poss.of drug paraphernalia; Transporting loaded firearm in M/V. S...

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation…Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms… For the Lord is the g...

Vian United Methodist Church It’s been said and it’s so true today... It’s the veteran, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It’s the veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedo...

Vian Baptist Church Deuteronomy 7:5 But thus shall ye deal with them; ye shall destroy their altars, and break down their images, and cut down their groves, and burn their graven images with fire. Thi...

Annual Hospice Christmas Bazaar Peters Agency Hospice and Palliative Care will have it’s annual Christmas Bazaar Fri., Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sallisaw County Fairgrounds, located on Red...

Signage for the new Dollar General store went up Friday afternoon at the junction of US-SH 82 and US-SH 100. The store is expected to open in early 2019. (photo by Jan Herod)

Gore Character Council members are shown preparing for Red Ribbon Week. The council is sponsoring a week of various dress up days to show students being drug free is fun and the smart thing to do. The...

Echo Rider, 99, was recently honored with a Celebration of Life proclamation from Sequoyah County Commissioners Ray Watts, Jim Rogers and Steve Carter. Rider is a former rodeo queen, a charter member ...

The Vian High School FCCLA were more than happy to serve breakfast to our local heroes before attending the Veterans’ Day program. The FCCLA members would like to thank Mr. Moseley and the high schoo...

Catholic Charities Helping Center of Sallisaw is sponsoring a turkey drive from now until Dec. 14 and is also accepting donations of coats, gloves, hats and scarves to help families to stay warm this ...

The Health and Wellness Center Mobile Dental Clinic will have free basic dental for those that qualify Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Vian Peace Center, located at 202 Schley in Vian. Services o...

Annual Hospice Christmas Bazaar Peters Agency Hospice and Palliative Care will have it’s annual Christmas Bazaar Fri., Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sallisaw County Fairgrounds, located on Red...

Angels will be available for adoption from the Angel Tree at Vian Nursing & Rehab on Monday, Nov. 26 after 3 p.m. Each angel will have a list of ideas for gifts to assist in your gift giving. Please h...

After a Vian family was able to have a policy changed at Vian Public School regarding Native American students being allowed to wear ceremonial eagle feathers at their high school graduation, they sai...

The Christian Union Station It’s very simple. It’s Christians united in Jesus Christ. Let me give you a little history about Christian Union. On Feb. 3, 1864, a convention of Christian people of vario...

Smart snacking and how healthy snacks can help you lose weight were discussed in our meeting this week. A mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack can reduce hunger at mealtime, which will result in a smal...