Older Americans Act Funding Available. Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging announces availability of Older Americans Act Title III Funding. Grants are for a three year project p...

Cherokee Nation is once again offering education tours for area students to provide an exclusive look at Cherokee Nation’s rich history and culture. Reservations for the spring tours are accepted thro...

If you could change a rule, what would it be? To sleep in on school days! If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Miss Crystal. If you could have one wish, what would it be? For ev...

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail for the upcoming March 7 SQ 820 election is approaching. Applications must be received by the Sequoyah County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Tuesd...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced Monday the Department is investing $50 million to assist the Arkansas Valley Electric Coop. Corp. to exp...

Dean College is pleased to announce that Haley Phillips of Sallisaw has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List have demonstrated a serious comm...

I am often asked, “What is an Ombudsman?” It is not a commonly used word. What it means in general terms is an advocate or representative. Specifically, a Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for r...

Mark your calendars for April 15 for the 16th Annual Eastern Oklahoma Ag Trade Show. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. at the LeFlore County Fairgrounds, located at 1509 S. Broadway in Poteau. “For the las...

Denise Deason-Toyne STIR PRESIDENT Oklahomans owe a debt of gratitude to a couple of state attorneys general whose combined efforts won a reprieve for the Illinois River and its tributaries. Former At...

On Feb. 7 a bicameral group of legislators, together with numerous pro-life organizations, released the following statement in support of Oklahoma’s current abortion laws. “Oklahoma is blessed to have...

A little dog who has had a big impact on others has been selected to appear in a 2023 pet calendar, according to her owner, Shirley Hutchinson of Vian. Hutchinson said Cota, her 6-year-old half Shitzu...

A total of eight students who reportedly attend Webbers Falls Public School were transported to an area hospital last week after they unintentionally overdosed on an unknown substance, according to sc...

Students from Vian High School and seniors from Central Public School were able to visit with patrons from local businesses, area colleges, technical and trade schools, Cherokee Nation representatives...

A pedestrian was killed on Thursday near Tonkawa after reportedly being struck by a Webbers Falls man. Oklahoma Highway Patrol of the Kay County Detachment reported Leland Jackson, 59, of Kaufman, Tex...

The Vian Board of Trustees met on Jan. 17 for its monthly meeting where matters at Armstrong Park was the topic of discussion. The board also accepted the resignation of one police officer and offered...

Born and raised on Lake Tenkiller, John Cotherman is a Northeastern State University alumnus and career firefighter. His passion for the region led him to own and run a scuba diving shop, providing di...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Leslie S. Mack, 53, of Hulbert, entered a guilty plea to an Information charging her with Theft or Bribery Conce...

Baptist Church “ Psalms 18:28 “For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness.” Illumination or to illuminate is not used in the Scriptures. It means jhb “To enlighten intel...

AA Meetings are now being held at Vian 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. Inf...

Considered one of the most talented artists by many, Craig Campbell will bring his hits to the Lee Creek Tavern stage at Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland at 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 4. The show is free...