As part of the federal stimulus legislation known as the American Rescue Plan, through December, the Internal Revenue Service is making available half the total credit amount taxpayers with children w...

The Vian Board of Trustees met on July 19 where they voted to hire Michael “Todd” Smithson as a police officer for the Vian Police Department. Trustee E.O. Smith, Jr. made a motion, followed by a seco...

Editor’s Note: The 2021 Vian’s Favorite Sons and Daughters and Mayor’s Choice Awards were given out prior to the Vian Fireworks Extravaganza on July 1. We will feature one recipient per week until all...

The Sequoyah County chapter of Ducks Unlimited (DU) recently attended the 2021 State Convention banquet where they won an award for being the third top revenue generator in the state. Previously the S...

July in Oklahoma is full of fun, swimming pools, barbecues, and time with family. Many children have the opportunity to enjoy their summer vacation by attending camps, participating in sports, or havi...

Pastor and Mrs. Michael Martin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 17. The couple was married on July 17, 1971, while Pastor Martin was serving in the United States Navy in Oak...

Area law enforcement from surrounding towns and counties participated in a domestic violence (DV) class on Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vian Nutrition Center on Blackstone Street. Vian Poli...

Sequoyah County Commissioners listened to several concerns last Monday regarding the increase in coronavirus cases, an issue regarding Pafford EMS, and the number of grow operations in Sequoyah County...

The Biden-Harris Administration provided $1,683,986 to support rural health clinics in Oklahoma with vaccination efforts, particularly as many communities face increased challenges caused by the Delta...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Jonathan P. Barnes, 35, Muskogee: Unlawful poss. of CD with intent to distribute. Tara Br...

The Sallisaw VFW Auxiliary is having their 2nd annual free car show on Friday, July 30, starting at 6 p.m. Winners will be announced at 8 p.m. with prizes and certificates awarded. Donations appreciat...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from May business. The monies they reported this period represent sales fro...

Are you caring for a relative child under the age of 18? Do you need a break? The Caregiver Program might be just what you’re looking for. Respite Vouchers are a total of $300 for a three-month period...

Gore Lower Elementary Principal Tonya Pugh said it’s time once again for Gore’s Back 2 School Bash. “This will be the sixth time the event has been hosted and it looks to be bigger than ever,” Pugh sa...

Former students of Douglas School in Vian are invited to attend an upcoming reunion, slated for October 8, 9 and 10, according to Class of 1969 graduates, Denise Hayes and James Drew, who are organizi...

Sallisaw Main Street has lined up a number of special events during the week, leading up to the start of the annual Sallisaw Lions Club Rodeo on Aug. 5, 6 and 7. It’s being called the Sallisaw Main St...

I’ve heard from many constituents over the last year who have had difficulty receiving their Real ID or updating their commercial driver’s license. When Real IDs began rolling out in March 2020, there...

Sallisaw resident Ashley Cones recently published her first book, “Crossed Passion: Forbidden Love.” The novel is available on Amazon, where it initially sold out. The book is the first in a planned s...

Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane, Jr. said, as of press time Monday, local and state authorities are continuing to search for Lee King, 27, who shot three people on Saturday in two separate inciden...

Revelation 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. The Bible teaching on some subjects used parables, stories...