Vian Public School honored the careers of four outstanding educators last week. These teachers devoted their lives to their students and now the school can wish them all the best in their retirement. ...

The town of Webbers Falls will be hosting Webbers Falls Day on Saturday, June 14, at River Park. The event will be held all day and will feature food, fun and music. There will be a tractor pull, panc...

The Gore Board of Trustees addressed a full agenda during their regular monthly meeting on May 20, approving several ordinances and updates aimed at refining local government operations and improving ...

June 15, the Long-Term Ombudsman Program recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). This annual observance brings critical attention to abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults, parti...

For much of the past nine months, the Sequoyah County Commissioners have expressed their confidence in and expectations for success from County Assessor Brandy Dobbs. “We want you to have what you nee...

LYNN ADAMS, STAFF WRITER The Sequoyah County Commissioners at their weekly Monday meeting on May 26 approved appointments of: • Julia McGhee and Kelly Martin as requisitioning officers effective July ...

The Gore Fire Department was honored during EMS Week for their amazing emergency medical responders and citizen volunteer responders. Town officials said they are thankful for their dedication to the ...

Come to Mr. Camacho’s free Math Camp at Sallisaw’s Carl Albert! He will be providing help over the summer, July 28-31, with the math section of the ACT and Accuplacer tests with grades 7th-12th being ...

Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, issued the following statement after House Bill 1003 became law this week. The measure implements additional protections for Oklahoma youth by raising the age of con...

On May 5, Webbers Falls began to serve lunch at Freedom Hall Event Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays. The cost to eat is $1 and take out meals are $1.50. The town is going to try an...

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has announced awardees for Certified Healthy Oklahoma, a public health initiative recognizing organizations that implement best practices and policies th...

The Cherokee Nation announced a Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program that started in May, which will give eligible Cherokee elders funds to use at area Farmers Markets. “With this program, we can e...

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Principal’s Honor Roll Each student made no grade lower than a ‘B’ for the first semester. 1st Grade: Lily Brown, Maycee Christie, Klasen Couch, Asher Crawford, Raiden Davis, Canyon ...

A tree was uprooted from a yard on Hwy. 10, about a mile east of Gore High School, thanks to the storms that moved through the area recently. According to reports, there was a tornado reported just no...

The Cherokee Nation held its 2025 Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Banquet on May 8 and contributed nearly half a million dollars to 136 northeast Oklahoma rural fire departments. Each of the 136 fi...

Flutter Fest: Planting Positive Roots will be held at the Marble City Community Center, 101 S. Main, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 7. There will be a sensory friendly hour from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Act...

As Father’s Day approaches, the EODD Area Agency on Aging and the Ombudsman program are encouraging families and community members to visit residents in local nursing homes, assisted living and RCF’s—...

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate stud...

Learn about heritage breed turkeys and sheep during a workshop at Hunter’s Home on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests will learn about the importance of heritage breed animals to the cont...

The Vian Board of Education tackled a packed agenda during their May 12 regular meeting with major decisions regarding school facilities, staffing and financial matters ahead of the summer break and t...