Senator Tom Woods, R-Westville, was recently appointed by Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton to serve as Vice Chair on two key Senate committees. Beginning in the 2025 Legislative Session, Woods will serve a...

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

1. Calves that gain and don’t get sick with snow on the ground. 2. A feed truck that starts on the coldest mornings and has a good heater. 3. A horse that doesn’t turn into a camel when it’s cold. 4. ...

Mrs. Johnson’s fifth grade ELA class at Vian Elementary extended a reading/writing project designing and creating their very own gingerbread houses. There may be some future architects in this group....

Vian First Assembly of God church is hosting “Unleash the Worship” on Wednesday, Jan. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. Pastor John Bennett invites everyone to join his congregation for a potluck dinner, followe...

CASA for Children is making an urgent call for compassionate adults to step up and make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children. The need for volunteers has never been greater, and ...

Oklahoma Human Services is now accepting online applications for the low income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP), at OKDHSLive.org. This federally funded program helps incomeeligible families w...

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

The Gore Fire Department would like to thank fellow Gore firefighter Gideon Miller for his donation of a new generator. The department said they hope to get many years of good use out of it.

Felony Docket Krysta L. Aich, 33. Muskogee: Trafficking in illegal drugs; Unlawful poss. of drug paraphernalia. Dina Collins, 52: Distribution of CDS including intent to distribute. Elijah A. Delisle,...

The Vian Police Department reported that some of Vian’s Christmas decorations on display in the downtown Anna Bell Farmer Park were vandalized and damaged last week. “Without posting a bunch of photos...

The Webbers Falls Board of Education has announced the hiring of Mike Mills as the district’s next superintendent, following the retirement of current Superintendent Chris Whelan. Mills will officiall...

A total of 18 candidates filed for Board of Education seats at the Sequoyah County Election Board during the Dec. 2 -4 filing period. If more than two candidates filed for the same Board of Education ...

Oma Fae Seay, Vian’s hardest working woman and the face of Vian Mini Storage, is retiring. “She has been the face of our business for the past 10 years,” current owners, Rob and Lisa Ridgeway said. “S...

At their regular monthly meeting on Dec. 9, the Gore Board of Education made several significant decisions impacting the district’s upcoming projects and staffing for the 2024-25 school year. The meet...

Growing up, my grandpa was adamant that everyone in the family should get one good gift for Christmas. One year he bought me a 410 shotgun, another time he bought me a Craftsman tool box. Over the yea...

Enrollment for Quit the Hit, a free Instagrambased cessation support program, is now open. The program, funded in Oklahoma by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is designed for teens and y...

With Christmas around the corner and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, let’s remember family, friends and residents in nursing homes. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program would like to wish...

Vian Assembly Of God church will host a free food drive beginning at 5 p.m., Dec. 18, at the church. There will be bags of food with all kinds of goodies, including chicken nuggets, bread, potatoes, c...

Have you ever wanted to meet royalty, someone who rules from their throne over their kingdom? Well, let’s look at the real “King” who has been royalty forever and came to earth to share that royalty w...