The Gore Public Works Authority will soon begin major improvements to its aging water infrastructure, thanks to a $1.41 million funding package approved Tuesday by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (...

The Vian FCCLA Chapter wants to thank everyone who made the Vian Go Grants possible. With your generous donations, you gave the chapter’s Lifetime Nutrition students the opportunity to learn a new ski...

You may notice more people wearing masks these days, but it’s not necessarily because of a resurgence of COVID-19. It’s because of strep throat. “Strep is running rampant,” Northeastern Health Systems...

A routine patrol near a Sallisaw motel has led to the arrest of a Vian man on multiple charges after a K-9 unit uncovered suspected methamphetamine in his vehicle. According to the probable cause affi...

Lane Lowder is scheduled to perform live music at the Vian Amphitheater on May 10. The time of performance will be announced at a later date. Anyone wishing to serve as a vendor at the event is asked ...

Lease-purchase contracts that will increase the Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office fleet of vehicles by four were approved by county commissioners last Monday at their weekly meeting. The four Chevrole...

District 2 County Commissioner Beau Burlison has announced the cleanup dates and sites for disposal as part of the county’s upcoming spring cleanup. Dumpsters will be set out on April 26 and 27 at the...

Webbers Falls Chamber of Commerce President Edd Casinger (second from left) is shown with officers of the Webbers Falls Police Department and Webbers Falls Fire Chief Dalton Armstrong during the April...

A National Day of Prayer for abused, neglected children CASA for Children is calling on local churches and faith communities to participate in Blue Sunday on April 27, a national day of prayer dedicat...

The Gore Elementary Character Council would like to extend a big thank you to Sharon Duke for the wonderful luncheon. This was her way of thanking the Council for all they do in the school and communi...

Sequoyah County Conservation District has announced that applications for the Oklahoma Conservation Cost-Share Program Year 27 will be accepted until close of business on April 25. The program offers ...

Two Sequoyah County students were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-26 academic year. The scholarships were awarde...

A benefit account has been set up at Armstrong Bank for Butch Lemasters, who sustained severe injuries to his eye and sinuses, leaving him unable to work. Lemasters and his family have made numerous t...

Members of Gore Public School’s JOM hosted an afterschool event where students were introduced to embossing copper and weaving flat mats. Thanks to all of the volunteers for making this a success.

As a testament to the ever-present nature of change, RFPD#1 extends its heartfelt gratitude to outgoing Fire Chief Nick Martin for his unwavering dedication and countless hours of training and service...

The Needhams will be in concert on Friday, April 25, at 6 p.m. at Vian Baptist Church, 404 W. Schley, Vian. Everyone is welcome, a love offering will be taken. For more info, call 918-773-5226.

Sallisaw Seventh-day Adventist Church will host a rare and enlightening weekend with Claire Luz Diaz, a dedicated scholar and presenter on the biblical sanctuary of the Old Testament. The two-day even...

Sequoyah County OHCE has announced the winners of its 44th annual quilt show, which was held at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds on April 4 and 5. Those who attended the quilt show and bake sale on Apr...

Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting online applications for the Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) at OKDHSLive. org. ECAP can pay a portion of an eligible households’ primary source of heat...

The following citations were issued by the department in March: Donnie M. Coppin: Failure to comply with the compulsory insurance law. Frank A. Bannister: Failure to stop at stop sign. Jordan S. Frazi...