A Vian man has been reported as an endangered/ missing adult after having no contact with family members or friends in several weeks. Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said Christopher “Chris” Blackmer, ...

Gore’s Board of Trustees addressed several items crucial to community development and maintenance during its regular monthly meeting on June 18. The proceedings began with the unanimous approval of th...

Brad Taylor, who has “always been in public service my whole career,” has been named director for Sequoyah County Emergency Management (SCEM). He replaces Jonathan Teague, who left two weeks ago. Teag...

In a move set to bolster regional tourism and community engagement, Gena McPhail has assumed the role of executive director for the Greater Tenkiller Area Association (GTAA). McPhail brings a wealth o...

Doing their part to grow and boost entertainment venues at the Amphitheater at Armstrong Park, the town of Vian has scheduled a live music performance for later this month. The Mule Kick Reckoning ban...

Thursday, July 4 • Fourth of July in Sallisaw, Sallisaw High School • Fourth of July in Muldrow, VFW Post 8384 and Auxiliary. Games and activities start at 3:30 p.m. Plate meal for $5 beginning at 6 p...

Andi Woods Age 5, Vian What’s your favorite school supply? Big glue sticks so I can glue things together! What school supply do you think your teacher uses most? Crayons. What’s the best part about go...

Meda “Posie” Holt was chosen as one of Vian’s Favorite Daughters for 2023. Although humble beginning afforded her, Holt always made the most of life. She was one of 12 children born to Frank and Minni...

Vian Police use social media to find suspect Two men have been arrested following a post on social media by the Vian Police Department regarding felony warrants issued for the arrest of a Vian man. Br...

Trustees approves multiple measures for community development, policing July meeting The Town of Webbers Falls gathered for its regular meeting on July 11 to discuss and take action on various importa...

A collision that reportedly occurred on Saturday afternoon, 10 miles north of Vian, has claimed the life of a Cookson man, according to an accident report issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). The ...

Sequoyah County District 1 Commissioner Ray Watts is taking steps to replace a problematic low-water bridge in the southeastern part of the county with a steel span bridge, a project that will also st...

Two Sallisaw residents had to be transported to a Tulsa hospital for treatment of their injuries following a motorcycle crash on Saturday, 17 miles south of Tahlequah. Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported...

Sheari Drew-Roark was chosen as one of Vian’s Favorite Daughters for 2023. Sheari is the daughter of Thomas and Rose Drew, the granddaughter of the late Tom and Sheary Drew, and Robert and Janice Hutc...

9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, August 12 at Ray Fine Park Fill-the-boot on Main 8 to 10 a.m.

The Sequoyah County Commissioners were told last Monday at their weekly meeting that emergency repairs to Indian Road were nearing completion. By Thursday, District 2 Commissioner Beau Burlison confir...

Avril Johnson Age 9, Vian What’s your favorite school supply and why? Colored pencils because I love to draw! Which school supply do you think your teacher uses most? She uses ink pens the most. What’...

(AT LEFT) The vehicle shown has reportedly been involved in the theft of a side-by-side (AT RIGHT) in the Lake Tenkiller area, involving both a male and female subject. Anyone having any information r...

MC Nutrition Service agreement tabled The Town of Vian held its regular meeting on July 17, at 6 p.m. in the council chambers, with all trustees present, ensuring a quorum was achieved. During the mee...

The Town of Gore’s Office of Emergency Management will be hosting a Human Trafficking Awareness class for parents/ adults, followed by a class for students. Both classes will be held on Saturday, Aug....