Vian resident Christopher “Chris” Blackmer has been found safe and returned home after being reported missing by family members 43 days ago, according to Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins. Harkins said o...

The Vian Board of Education convened for its regular meeting on June 10, where Superintendent John Brockman gave a report on the progress of the new high school construction. The meeting then proceede...

Vian’s Board of Trustees voted to appoint Buddy Hunt as a certified police chaplain for the Vian Police Department during their June 17 regular monthly meeting. Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins said Hun...

As Logan Lease undoubtedly sees it, the third time’s got to be the charm. After a first year of competing in the kids division in 2022, then finishing third nationally a year ago in the teen division,...

Doing their part to grow and boost entertainment venues at the Amphitheater at Armstrong Park, the town of Vian has scheduled a second encore live music performance with the Mule Kick Reckoning band. ...

Beginning July 1, the town of Gore’s trash service days will be split into two separate days, per the town’s waste management service provider. Residents and businesses north of the intersection of Hi...

When it comes to investing county funds in order to receive the highest possible rate of interest, there’s no shortage of options for the Sequoyah County Commissioners. The commissioners last Monday a...

A Delaware County District Court Judge has ruled that the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry irresponsibly allowed large poultry farms to be built in a sensitive watershed without p...

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...