Living in Oklahoma usually means either a fascination with or fear of tornadoes and thunderstorms, both of which come with a healthy respect for the awesome, if not unpredictable, power of Mother Natu...

Floodplain regulations, funding flexibility and several community improvement efforts highlighted discussions during the Webbers Falls Board of Trustees meeting held on March 10. Trustees began by app...

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. April 1 when the candidate filing period opens, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk says. Candidates for state offices must file...

A packed agenda and emotional public comments highlighted the Town of Gore’s regular meeting on March 17, as residents voiced strong concerns over a troubling encounter involving a local police office...

Town of Vian Mayor Dennis Fletcher was arrested Saturday afternoon following a confrontation with a deputy at a high school baseball tournament in Payne County. According to a report from the Payne Co...

The Marble City Farmers and Art Market will host a free class on Saturday, March 28, on essential oils/salve. The class is limited to eight participants, so you must pre-register by calling 918-817930...

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said. Voters may change their party affiliati...

Early voting begins April 2 for voters in Sequoyah County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their county election board. Sequoyah ...

Mr. Keaton’s sixth grade class at Vian Middle School partnered with Mrs. Bethel’s kindergarteners at Vian Elementary to talk about different landforms. Mentoring activities offer great learning opport...

Mr. Keaton’s sixth grade Geography class at Vian Middle School visited Ms. Moore’s class at Vian Elementary to share lessons in topography.

Oklahoma senior citizens, caregivers, and others interested in issues affecting aging Oklahomans are invited to the State Capitol for Senior Day at the Capitol on March 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., a...

Webbers Falls Public School elementary students kicked off Read Across America week with former school superintendent, Dr. Dixie Swearingen, as their guest reader. The school wishes to thank Dr. Swear...

Students involved in the Webbers Falls Public School Fellowship of Christian Athletes had an amazing time at Winter Jam in Tulsa on Feb. 22. The students wish to thank their supporters: Webbers Falls ...

With Sequoyah County’s Board of Education general election right around the corner, County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information u...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Sequoyah County CCR/SART is on a mission to raise awareness and education. Please join them for their annual Sexual Assault Awareness Glow Stick Walk at...

National Read Across America is celebrated on March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Mrs. Amy Bethel’s class at Vian Elementary celebrated by reading with their fifth grade friends in Mrs. Johnson’s clas...

On March 5, Webbers Falls Public Schools students Colton Lester, Tahlulah Brown, Rose Jones and Charlee Swearingen traveled to Connors State College to compete in an Interscholastic Competition. These...

Vian First Assembly of God church will host a resurrection day service, dinner and an egg hunt at 10:45 a.m. on April 5. The church is located at 205 E. Schley Street in Vian. All are welcome.

Rebecca Ecker, “a true farm girl at heart,” looks at the world in a way she encourages everyone to view their surroundings — positively. An author, educator, speaker and newspaper columnist, Ecker cap...

For TaLeese Foreman, caring for others is more than just a job, it’s a calling. The 42-year-old Vian resident has dedicated her career to helping those in need as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) a...