In response to a growing public safety concern, Vian Police Chief Mark Harkins announced that the town is launching a zero tolerance initiative aimed at holding negligent animal owners accountable. “W...

The Town of Vian and Vian Public Works Authority (VPWA) went over a packed agenda during their regular joint meeting on April 21, reappointing town leadership, approving multiple community events, and...

Cherokee Nation Districts 5 and 6 Tribal Councilors E.O. “Jr.” Smith and Daryl Legg, along with Cherokee Nation Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner recently donated a total of $78,724 to local law enf...

The Blackgum community sale is back! Come shop this Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blackgum Community Building, located on Hwy. 100, one mile east of Tenkiller State Park.

May 6: Food Giveaway WF First Baptist Church, the first Tuesday of each month. May 10: Town of Gore’s Cruise Night. May 13: ECOWA and Town of Webbers Falls meeting, 6 p.m. May 16: Webbers Falls High S...

The Vian Band of Gold performed during the pre-game show at the Arkansas Naturals vs the Tulsa Drillers baseball game on April 25 in Springdale. The band wishes to thank their sponsors who made this d...

Nestled on the hills of Blackgum Mountain near Moonshine Road, the scent of sizzling fry bread often wafts from a cozy home where tradition, family, and flavor come together. That’s the home of Ashley...

Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) customers will be allowed to dispose of undesirable items with some exceptions during the town’s spring cleanup day on May 24, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following it...

Anyone wishing to donate old or no longer used eyeglasses can do so by dropping them off at the Vian Lions Club donation box. The box is located in front of the old Vian Town Hall on Thornton Street. ...

Vian’s All School Reunion will be held during Memorial Day weekend, on Saturday, May 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Vian High School Cafetorium. The reunion committee is inviting all alumni from both Vi...

• May 31, June 3, 4, 5 — Early Walk-In Voting; Absentee Drop Box • June 7 — General Election for Districts 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 15 & One At Large seat • July 19, 22, 23, 24 — Early Walk-In Voting; A...

Vian Public School Cherokee students Aularah Tehee and Lucy James recently placed in the Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Oratory Competition. Aularah placed first in “Letter From John Ross” division and second...

Ross Hicks of Vian is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, wi...

Box Cemetery will hold their annual decoration on Sunday, May 18. Cleanup day will be the weekend before on Saturday, May 10, at 8 a.m. The cemetery board is asking that all flowers on the ground be r...

Gore Police officer Brett Visor is shown with (from left) Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor E.O. “Jr.” Smith and Gore Mayor Robin Henry. Cherokee Nation Districts 5 and 6 Tribal Councilors E.O. “Jr.” S...

Starting on May 5, Webbers Falls will begin to serve lunch at Freedom Hall Event Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays. The cost to eat will be $1 and take out meals will be $1.50. The ...

A drawing was held on April 15 for a special made Charles Bailey shotgun that was given away by the Cpl. Joshua J. Ware Marine Corps League #1403 of Sallisaw. The winner was Dale Caldwell of Clarksvil...

The Vian Johnson-O’Malley Indian Education Committee has announced that the next regular meeting of the Vian JOM Indian Education meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on May 7, in the Vian School Cafeter...

Vian High School Class of 1975 is holding their 50-year class reunion from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at J&D’s Steakhouse, 230 N. Oak St., Sallisaw. All former classmates and graduates are invi...

Vian Assembly of God church is hosting “Celebrate Recovery” at the church on Monday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. The event will focus on hurts, habits and hangups. The church is located at 205 E. Schley ...