“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” (Romans 14:17) “When jewelers want to show the exquisite beauty of a diamond, they always set i...

Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:13- 16). Have you really gleaned ...

Reese Waldrop Age 10, Ada If you joined the circus, what would your act be? An acrobat! If your If your stuffed animal could talk, what would it say? I’m hungry! If you had a new pet, what would you ...

Simon’s Home Center, a three generation family-owned business that has been serving the community with “small town prices and big town service” since 1947, sold on April 1. The Simon family announced...

A truck driver with Desired Carriers, a Transport Company out of Tennessee, got stuck last Wednesday afternoon on Mill Street just behind the Vian Smoke Shop after trying to get back on the roadway. T...

Dustin Roberts has recently announced his candidacy for the office of U.S. Representative for District 2. Roberts is a Durant businessman, veteran, and District 21 State Representative. Following is h...

District Attorney Jack Thorp, of Broken Arrow, is asking voters in Adair, Cherokee, Sequoyah and Wagoner counties to allow him to continue to serve as District Attorney with their vote in the upcoming...

On the fifth floor of the Oklahoma County courthouse, defendants announced the number of days they’ve been sober as they approached the bench. Whether it was 848 days or 1, every announcement drew app...

April has been proclaimed as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month in Sequoyah County after commissioners signed the two proclamations last Monday. Cindy Smith, crime victim ...

A public meeting for area schools will be held at 10 a.m., April 13, in the administration building at 701 S. J.T. Stites Blvd, Sallisaw. It will be a virtual zoom consultation meeting between tribal ...

During the FCCLA State Leadership Convention in March, Vian High School (VHS) senior Megan Gates represented VHS in the ‘Spotlight on Projects’ exhibit. Gates displayed her homemade crocheted book, s...

Brooke Lattimore, COO of Sallisaw Health and Wellness Center in Sallisaw, was the featured speaker at the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting. She told chamber members about a new ...

Vian TSA students recently attended the Regional Technology Student Association (TSA) Contest at NEO in Miami. Placing first in Wood Project Fair was Katie Creasey, center, with her nightstand. Second...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Micha D. Albertson, 23, Muldrow: Lewd molestation. Christopher T. Bohn, 49, Spiro: Aggrav...

Vian FFA members recently competed at the Eastern Oklahoma State College FFA Interscholastics on Friday, April 25, in Wilburton. Vian FFA members competed in the Sr. Land judging division, Jr. Land ju...

If you are 60 years of age or older and need access to services such as meals (home delivered or congregate), homemaker services, nutrition counseling, legal help, caregiver services, or transportatio...

Cherokee Nation Foundation announced it is awarding more than $400,000 in scholarships to Cherokee students for the 2022-2023 academic year. Last fall, CNF added several new scholarship opportunities ...

AA Meetings are now being held in Vian at a new location, Vian United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Lee and Blackstone Streets. The meetings will be held each week on Tuesday and Friday, ...

Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program funds 42 projects across the stateThe Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is proud to announce that 42 organizations have been awarded grants though the Okla...

Sequoyah County (MDT) Child Abuse Task Force is hosting a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Masonic Lodge in Sallisaw. The Lodge is located at 109 E. Redwood next to the Sa...