The Vian Police Department reported that some of Vian’s Christmas decorations on display in the downtown Anna Bell Farmer Park were vandalized and damaged last week. “Without posting a bunch of photos...

The Webbers Falls Board of Education has announced the hiring of Mike Mills as the district’s next superintendent, following the retirement of current Superintendent Chris Whelan. Mills will officiall...

A total of 18 candidates filed for Board of Education seats at the Sequoyah County Election Board during the Dec. 2 -4 filing period. If more than two candidates filed for the same Board of Education ...

Oma Fae Seay, Vian’s hardest working woman and the face of Vian Mini Storage, is retiring. “She has been the face of our business for the past 10 years,” current owners, Rob and Lisa Ridgeway said. “S...

At their regular monthly meeting on Dec. 9, the Gore Board of Education made several significant decisions impacting the district’s upcoming projects and staffing for the 2024-25 school year. The meet...

The town of Webbers Falls will host their annual Christmas parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, with line-up in front of SRS. If you would like to participate in the parade, call Webbers Falls Town...

Vian’s Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Nov. 18 where they voted to retain a new town attorney and approved the transfer of the current town attorney to municipal judge. The ...

Former Vian Patrol Supervisor Robert Johnson (right) was recognized on Dec. 2 after being nominated by Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins (left) as one of 44 officers across the state to be recognized wit...

The town of Gore will be hosting their annual Christmas parade, “Christmas Toy Land,” at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, in downtown Gore. Bobbie Sue Bennett has been chosen to serve as the parade’s gra...

Dec. 12 Downtown in December Carriage rides, pony rides, petting zoo and visits with Santa in downtown Vian beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 Sensitive Santa Pervasive Parenting Center hosts this special ev...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees met at 6 p.m. for a special session on Nov. 19, where they made key decisions regarding employee promotions and raises. Mayor Johnny Pollard called the session to o...

The Vian Board of Education met on Nov. 11 for a brief yet impactful session, during which board members approved the final payment for the new high school building project and discussed plans for upc...

Arvest Bank recently honored two local teachers during the bank’s annual “We Love Teachers” initiative, which awards area educators $500 each to help with the purchase of school supplies. The teachers...

The Vian Lions Club 46th annual Christmas Parade of Lights will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5. This year’s parade theme is “A Grinch Christmas.” Line -up will start at 5:30 p.m. in the parking...

While most families are preparing Thanksgiving feasts for their immediate households, 90-year-old Maria Little is busy planning a celebration that will bring together more than 50 family members from ...

Vian Elementary student Dawyson Sanford has been selected as the October Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Vian Unit. Dawyson is the daughter of Brittany and Japheth Sanfor...

Authorities on Friday began conducting a thorough search of a densely wooded area north of Vian after a deer hunter discovered human remains near Lake Tenkiller. Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane sai...

On Veterans Day, the nation celebrates those who have dedicated their lives to protecting the freedoms we hold dear, honoring not just the veterans themselves, but also the values of brotherhood, serv...

Gore’s Board of Education convened for a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 25 to discuss the search process for a new school superintendent. Board member Gary Cunningham made a motion, followed by ...

A large grass fire reported north of Vian on old U.S. Hwy. 82 last Wednesday morning caused some home evacuations until the blaze could be contained. Multiple fire and police agencies, including the C...