Gary and Joan Barnoskie were recipients of this year’s Vian Favorite Sons and Daughters awards. Gary is a 1971 Vian High School graduate. During his high school football career he played in the State ...

A Sallisaw man is charged with felony child abuse after it was alleged he beat a child under the age of four with a sandal, after the child accidentally used the bathroom on the floor. Joseph B. Hayne...

In a special meeting held on June 26, the Gore School Board of Education made significant decisions regarding contracts, building/facility use, and the establishment of a student intern program for th...

At Vian’s Family Dollar/Dollar Tree store Despite anything you might have heard, the Sequoyah County Commissioners confirmed last Monday that a drive-through will not be going through the middle of th...

The Town of Gore convened a regular meeting on July 11 at the Gore Municipal Complex, where they discussed several significant matters, including approving fiscal reports, hiring an auditor and delibe...

Authorities are continuing to search for a Webbers Falls man who was last seen on June 29, according to a Silver Alert issued by the Muskogee County Sheriff ’s Office. Robert Welch, 64, was last seen ...

A semi truck driver wreaked havoc on local residents last week after taking down several lines on old Highway 82, leaving many without power and internet. “We understand there are mixed emotions about...

Town of Vian officials welcomed John’s Hamburgers and Ice Cream to the area with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning at the business, located on Highway 64 east. In attendance were (from the left...

What do you look forward to when you wake up? Watching Anime! What do you like daydreaming about? Sleeping and watching You-Tube. What do you think you’ll dream about tonight? The Anime Festival comin...

Vian’s Favorite Sons and Daughters for 2023 were presented plaques by members of the Vian Community Foundation (VCF) prior to Vian’s Fireworks Extravaganza last Saturday evening. Those include (from l...

A Vian man reportedly died Thursday evening due to injuries he sustained in a twovehicle collision. Fort Smith police reported Austin Thompson, 31, was driving a motorcycle northbound on Towson Ave. w...

The Vian Community Foundation (VCF) has scheduled this year’s Fireworks Extravaganza for July 1 at St. John Stadium. The Foundation said contributions are always needed and greatly appreciated. This y...

Officials with the Vian Community Foundation (VCF) have announced that nominations are now being sought for Vians Favorite Sons and Daughters. The Foundation is encouraging others to honor a worthy Vi...

According to organizers, this year’s Vian All-School Reunion was another great success with over 100 people signing in for the event. “We’d like to send a big thank Vian Public Schools for allowing us...

The Vian Board of Education held a special meeting on May 24 where they voted to employ two, accepted an immediate resignation, and set a date and time for the sale of the school’s building bonds. The...

Sequoyah County Commissioners approved a bid la stMonday to purchase mobile and hand-held radios as a start to overhauling the county’s communication system into the digital era. Commissioners approve...

A Warner man has been indicted for felony stalking after he allegedly sat outside a victims apartment, and called and texted the victim over 150 times in 24 hours. Briley G. Webb, 27, was charged May ...

Benefit account, fundraisers set for Naticia ‘Tish’ Drew A benefit account has been set up and fundraisers are in the works to help with travel, medical and other expenses for Naticia “Tish” Drew of V...

What animal would make a good driver? A unicorn! Who or what shouldn’t drive? My 2-year-old sister, Emoriah. She shouldn’t drive!

How old do you have to be to drive? It’s so hard to drive. I don’t know. What animal would make a good driver? A bunny would make a good driver! Who or what shouldn’t drive? My Dad shouldn’t!