Gore Elementary School Students of the Month for November are, front row, from left, Waylon Cash and Haylan Cartwright. Back row, from left, Addilyn Ayers, Kaylee Summerlin, Garret Sandy and Paizlee O...

Jeremiah Johnson, 38, of Vian has deep roots in Sequoyah County. Named after his late grandfather, Bennie Johnson, of the Johnsonville/ Blackgum community near Lake Tenkiller, his birth name is actual...

Gore Code Enforcement would like to congratulate Steve and Teri Barrick for being named the Town of Gore’s November Yard of the Month. Thank you for helping our community look great!

Get into the holiday spirit by stopping by the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, for a Christmas Open House. Take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, learn...

Northeastern State University is set to recognize the accomplishments of more than 600 graduates during the fall 2023 commencement scheduled for Dec. 9 at the NSU Event Center. The fall 2023 commencem...

The Evening Shade Community Building is holding a Turkey Shoot fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Evening Shade Community Building. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward...

Benefit accounts have been established at Armstrong Bank and Arvest Bank for Bryan Cox, 37, who is preparing for a liver transplant. Cox, a father of four, is needing help with travel expenses as he t...

Vian High School Choir members, Zayley Cheater and Rayken Massey, were recently selected for Oklahoma’s Vocal All-state Choirs. Auditions for the prestigious choirs were held in October and November. ...

Since my first grandchild was born in June, I’ve made four trips to Chicago to see him. Most of the time, I fly with either United or American Airlines but after an advertised special for about half t...

Dec. 7 5:30 p.m. line up at Vian Baptist Church 6 p.m. parade through downtown Parade theme: Stars & Stripes

AA Meetings are now being held at Vian United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Lee and Blackstone Streets. The meetings are held each week on Tuesday and Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. For more...

On Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., Hunter’s Home will host its annual Christmas Open House. The historic home will be decorated as it would have been at Christmastime in the 1850s. Enjoy the festiv...

As of press time Monday, it was announced that former Town of Vian attorney, Larry Vickers had passed away sometim,e during the night on Sunday, Dec. 3. The NEWS will publish a complete obituary for M...

The Vian Lions Club 45th annual Christmas Parade of Lights will honor local veterans as their Grand Marshals during the parade on Thursday, Dec. 7. This year’s patriotic theme, “Stars and Stripes” was...

A dangerous development in the fight against Fentanyl has grown more prevalent in our communities and across the country over the past year, according to a press release issued on Dec. 4 by District 2...

The towns of Gore and Webbers Falls will hold their annual Christmas parades on Saturday, Dec. 9. The theme for both parades this year is “Your Favorite Christmas Movie.” Webbers Falls’ parade will st...

Reviews personnel matters in meeting The Vian Board of Education gathered for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13, where their meeting covered a range of topics, including routine items, ...

Vehicle donated to police department During the Gore Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting on Nov. 14, a range of important decisions were made, reflecting the town’s commitment to community welfa...

Of Vian convenience store Last week just before 11 p.m. Vian Police reported an individual allegedly broke into Snack Shack (formerly known as Hamilton’s Fast Stop) and stole an undisclosed amount of ...