If you could send children to school in a new building without an added tax burden, would you? That’s what is on the line for Gore Public Schools when voters go to the polls Aug. 27. The school distri...

Western and central portions of Sequoyah County took a big hit early Saturday morning, as strong winds estimated to be around 70 mph were reported, causing power outages, and power lines and trees to ...

A Braggs man has been charged with grand larceny in Sequoyah County District Court after a trailer he allegedly sold to another individual was found to be stolen, belonging to Gore Public Schools. The...

Vian’s new high school will host its first day of classes on Thursday in the $9 million facility that is the culmination of a project approved two years ago by Vian voters and taxpayers. The new high ...

The design of the new Vian High School (VHS) reflects an architectural style known as “Cherokee Gothic,” modernized and adapted for the Vian campus and community. This style of architecture is a uniqu...

In a productive regular meeting held on July 16, Gore’s Board of Trustees addressed a range of important issues and made several key decisions, which included a full agenda of approvals and discussion...

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jonathan C. Williams, 47, of Vian, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition afte...

The third time just may be the charm for Logan Lease. After finishing third nationally a year ago in the teen division of the USA Mullet Championships, Lease is again putting his “business in the fron...

Gore Public Schools Meet and Greet for Elementary: Grades Third-Eighth, August. 13, 5 to 7 p.m. Bring your school supplies and meet your teachers. District Open House, August 13, 4 to 6 p.m. Students ...

Gregory N. Bias, 41, of Tahlequah, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for a series of serious child sex abuse and exploitation crimes. The sentencing, delivered by Chief U.S. District Ju...

The Gore Fire Department reported a great turnout at their Gore CPR – AED and First Aid class, held on July 20. The department wishes to thank everyone who helped by sacrificing their time to make the...

August 2 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 27 Gore Special School Proposition, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osborn said. Osb...

Scammers are once again targeting the Cookson Hills Electric service area. This time, they are not only attempting to swindle money over the phone, but are also making personal visits. According to Br...

The Vian Board of Education convened on July 8 to address issues impacting the district ahead of the upcoming school year, including the approval of budget increases and numerous contracts. Despite no...

A woman with addresses in both Muldrow and Sallisaw has been charged with detaining a female in house of prostitution after she allegedly had two individuals engage in sexual activity with another, in...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees addressed several important matters and made key decisions affecting the town’s operations and future during its July 9 meeting. Communications Trustee Jewell Hall ...

District 27 District Attorney Jack Thorp, who serves Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah and Wagoner Counties, has been elected President of the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council and Oklahoma District Attorne...

A North Carolina woman has been charged with cruelty to animals after leaving her dog in a hot car for almost two hours at a Vian apartment complex. Lillian Crump, 26, was formally charged on July 17 ...

A suspect and his girlfriend have been located by authorities following a reported shooting last Tuesday at Sallisaw Creek. Sallisaw Police Chief Terry Franklin said Jimmy J. Johnson, 29, of Gans, and...

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Michigan man charged with unlawful possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute (marijuana), cultivation of controlled substance, and possessing a fi...