The Vian Board of Trustees met on March 15 where they unanimously voted to purchase a 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid in the amount of $24,860 from Randall Ford for the Vian Police Department and accepted the...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced it has filed 40 violent crime in Indian Country cases since the March 11, 2021, Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals op...

In preparation for the 69th annual Cherokee National Holiday, the tribe is seeking nominations for its esteemed National Treasure distinction. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 11, at 5 p.m...

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has set test dates for Oklahoma Public Schools students. The third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students’ testing window begins April 6 an...

Anyone in need of clothing can now call God’s Blessings Clothes Closet in Vian for an appointment to come to the clothes closet. “We’ll make you an appointment but you can only come in if you are wear...

How easy is it to know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior? It’s far easier than you might think! Some will say, “I’ve sinned too much to be saved!” That condemnation comes from ol’ Satan who wants t...

The Cherokee Nation is making it even easier for the public to access the COVID-19 vaccine at tribal health centers throughout the 14-county reservation by improving the registration process, reducing...

A benefit account has been set up for Holly Gaylene Cook of Vian to help pay for costs associated with her upcoming bone marrow transplant. Cook will have an extended stay in Oklahoma City following t...

Ephesians 1:9 “Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:” If we believe the Word of God, then this passage tells us that He r...

Michael Bailey Age 6, Vian What do you love most about your siblings? They’re fun to play with. We play slime and watch Minecraft. What’s one thing you should do as a family on the weekend? Go see pa...

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. signed into law significant new legislation last week that will earmark an estimated $9 million to $12 million per year to provide Cherokee citizens w...

Beginning on March 16, Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) will begin accepting online applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Energy Crisis Assistance Program (ECAP) at ww...

The Legislature is taking a brief break this week to give staff time to transfer bills between chambers, but I wanted to use this opportunity to update my constituents on some bills I decided to lay o...

Anthony England of Vian has recently been named the new pastor of Vian United Methodist Church. “God is so great and awesome!” England said. “As pastor, my wife and I would love to invite you to visit...

The Vian Public School Johnson-O’Malley Indian Education Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, at Vian Public School in the Superintendent’s Office. The meeting is open to the public. ...

“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me” (John 6:38). “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness...

Part 4 God works in our lives based on what we believe, not based on what He can do Ṁ a r k Ṁark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, if thou canst believe all things are possible to him who believes. This was J...

Chuck Pierce of Webbers Falls says he prefers working on small engines as opposed to serving in public office as he did in the earlier part of his adult life. Pierce, a mechanic, or a small engine spe...

What better way to “reel” in the new year than by finding a great fishing spot? New Oklahoma Fishing Trail signs going up around the state will help make it even easier for anglers to find the state’s...

Webbers Falls will host their 2021 Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, at the Webbers Falls Schools Sports Complex. Masks are recommended. Age groups are as follows: 0-3, 4-7, and 8-12.