What do you want for Christmas? Abig, big truck that I can ride in all day! What are you leaving Santa On Christmas Eve? Three cookies and some chocolate milk. Who is Rudolf? Santas favorite pet! The...

The Friends of the Oklahoma Governor’s Mansion (Friends of the Mansion) recently revealed the annual state holiday ornament. The 2022 Friends of the Mansion collectible Christmas ornament is a celebra...

Dart Drummonds was the winner of the 50-caliber stainless steel black powder muzzle loader rifle. His raffle ticket was chosen in the Carnie Welch American Legion Post 27 Auxiliary raffle drawing held...

A pre-diabetes prevention workshop is planned for Sequoyah County residents who may wish to enroll in the 16-week program, Janis Risley, OSU Family and Consumer Science Educator, announced Monday at t...

Sequoyah County Nutrition Center is preparing for Christmas with a Dec. 1 drawing for the Star of Bethlehem quilt, displayed by Sue Mott (left) and Reba Luce. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5, and ...

I have noticed a battle going on in our society the past couple of weeks. Not a battle of sexes, race, fin ance, poli tics or sports. It is a battle of the holidays. Yes, I said the holidays. What is ...

Armstrong Bank and Vian Public Schools are working together again this year to bless others in the community this holiday season. “Sponsors are needed for 137 angels and counting this year,” Chelsie M...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Kenneth R. Goad III, 26: Aggravated A&B. Charles K. Hicks, 38, Fort Smith, Ark.: Burglary - 3rd degree;...

The Tobacco Control program at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is rolling out a tobacco retailer education guide, a part of a new Validate Campaign. In Oklahoma, tobacco is one of the m...

Sequoyah County Commissioners at last Monday’s meeting opened and awarded a bid for two one-half ton trucks for the Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office. The bid was awarded to John Vance Motors of Guthr...

Online scams cost Americans nearly $7 billion throughout 2021, according to the FBI, and with the holiday shopping season ramping up, it’s vital that people understand how to avoid falling victim to s...

The Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation recently awarded more than $80,000 in scholarships to 225 postsecondary students in Oklahoma. The foundation distributed $81,634 in Otha Grimes and Francis Tuttle Me...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Daniel L. Moon, 25, of Muskogee, was found guilty by a federal jury of arson. The jury trial began with test...

The Vian School Choir Christmas Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, at the Vian High School Cafetorium. The concert is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

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. For...

Oklahoma Blood Institute is losing hundreds of O negative blood units a month due to recent blood bag shortages. O negative is the only universal blood type, which means it can be transfused into any ...

’Tis the season for fun and festivities, which means more party attire, kids’ toys and decorations coming into the home. Family organizing expert Jessica Litman shares her tips to keep your space clea...

Sequoyah County District Attorney Jack Thorp is on a mission to save lives, and is requesting local law enforcement to investigate drug-related deaths as homicides. Thorp said he has written letters t...

Livestock owners who plan to purchase hay over the next few months need to make careful, informed decisions to protect their animals, especially when purchasing hay from out of state. Buyers should be...