The following citations were issued by the department in August: Carla Johnson: Animal at large (first offense). Anatoli J. Novikoff: Speeding 21-25 mph over. Adrian M. Gonzales: Speeding 11-15 mph ov...

The Vian Board of Education met on August 11, in a productive session focused on preparations for the 2025-26 school year, approving several key policy updates, staffing decisions and infrastructure i...

The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructur...

Social media is rampant with posts documenting blowback against Rep. Josh Brecheen that occurred at town hall meetings early this week in Bartlesville, Muskogee, Pryor and Tahlequah, contentious confr...

The Blackgum community sale will be held Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 beginning at 8 a.m. in both buildings. Most clothing is priced at $1 each, with lots of furniture, home goods, kitchenwar...

This year, Sequoyah County Extension & 4-H launched the Sequoyah County 4-H Volunteer Leadership Board, made up of certified volunteers and verified volunteer club leaders. At their August 21 meeting,...

As Chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB), I know what it means to fight to protect our land and defend our sovereignty. We have fought for jurisdiction over our own reservation,...

Tickets are on sale now for the Brushy Fire Department gun raffle. Cost is $10 each or six for $50. The winner will be drawn on November 22. The department wishes to thank Armory Outfitters for provid...

The town of Gore is advising all town residents that the town’s dump site is now closed for tree limb and debris disposal. The designated time for public dumping has ended, and the town will begin bur...

Meet Aubrey Stacey, a proud mama to one wild precious boy and wife to her best friend of 10 years, Kyle. The couple moved to Webbers Falls in 2023 and quickly fell in love with the area and the lifest...

Oklahoma winters may be unpredictable, but one thing is certain: every snowstorm deserves a snowplow with a personality. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is inviting K‑12 students stat...

In a recent conversation with Stigler Assistant Police Chief John Vail, it was evident that he was more interested in the well-being of his fellow man than any type of recognition. In speaking of an u...

The town of Marble City has released a public service announcement regarding trains that block traffic in town limits. Town officials said when a train is blocking traffic for more than 20 minutes, ci...

The 5th annual Little Miss Gore Pageant will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 11. Entry forms and other announcements will be coming soon. Participants will go by whatever age they will be on t...

Vian Assembly of God church and Pastor John Bennett will be hosting a revival with Evangelist Dan Parker with Outpourings Revival, September 5-7, at the church. Services for that Friday and Saturday w...

Sequoyah County Animal Advocates are hosting a free vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, at Sallisaw Creek Park, located on Hwy. 64 West. The clinic welcomes both dogs ...

The Cherokee Nation is accepting applications for the 2026 Remember the Removal Bike Ride, which retraces the northern route of the Trail of Tears over a span of three weeks. The deadline to apply is ...

As you consider what you have, what you wish you had, what you never thought you’d have, have you ever thought about owning a municipal street sweeper or a garbage truck or a bucket truck? How about a...

Cherokee Nation celebrated 30 years of the Homecoming Art Show in a special reception last Friday evening at Cherokee Springs Plaza, where the tribe awarded more than 35 artists. The show is now open ...

Felony Docket LJ Branch, 85, Modesto, Calif.: Rape by instrumentation; Rapefirst degree (by force or fear). Keith B. Penna, 50, Vian: DUI-alcohol; TOC -intox. bev.; Driving left of center.