Several individuals submitted their Declarations of Candidacy for municipal offices in Sequoyah County during the filing period, Feb. 3-5. The Municipal General Election will be held on Tuesday, April...

A countywide lodging excise tax, the proceeds from which will go toward the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds, tourism marketing and roadside beautification, was approved Tuesday when almost 59% of voters t...

The Sequoyah County Water Association (SCWA) has filed suit against Vian Public Works Authority (VPWA), petitioning for a declamatory judgement regarding a water rate increase. The petition was filed ...

Wyatt Garvin’s Ag Mech Project took the championship title during the recent Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show. Garvin is a student at Gore Public Schools and wishes to thank Gates Metal for suppo...

Vian High School recently crowned their 2025 Basketball Homecoming Queen. Homecoming royalty consisted of (front row, from left), Arlyn Houston, flower girl and Colter Gregory, crown bearer. Middle ro...

A woman with addresses in both Sallisaw and Vian is scheduled for a Feb. 19 felony disposition docket in Sequoyah County District Court on a charge of child abuse, according to court records. Bronica ...

District Attorney Jack Thorp is sounding the alarm over the increasing presence of a dangerous and potentially deadly drug combination – fentanyl mixed with xylazine – that is spreading across the nat...

Vian’s Board of Education met on Jan. 13 for its regular monthly meeting where they voted to renew the school superintendent’s contract and accepted the resignations/retirements of four employees. The...

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...

Vizavance, formerly Prevent Blindness Oklahoma, will conduct free eye exams at Vian Elementary on Feb. 27. Many children in Oklahoma can receive free exams and glasses through SoonerCare, Vision Servi...

Preston Boyd of Vian is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Associa...

The Old Sallisaw High School Association (OSHSA) is hosting a Valentine’s lunch on Friday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old Sallisaw Middle School cafeteria, 220 W. Creek Ave. The meal is $1...

Cherokee Nation has signed MOUs with various Community and Cultural Outreach organizations to enter into the newly announced Hawiya Food Sovereignty Program. CCO organizations will distribute food pac...

Northeastern State University (NSU) has announced those to be named as 2025 Centurions, which includes a Vian High School graduate. The newest class of NSU Centurions to be honored include Holly Cunni...

Members of the Vian Police Department recently visited Wolverine Den Daycare as part of the daycare’s Community Helpers curriculum. The officers said they were honored to be asked to come and speak to...

Eastern Oklahoma Development District Area Agency on Aging announces availability of Older Americans Act Title III Funding. Grants are for a 12-month period. Funding begins July 1, 2025 - June 30, 202...

Members of Gore Public School’s FCCLA recently traveled to Owasso to compete at Regional STAR Events, where they did an amazing job! Good luck to these students who will now be competing at State STAR...

Congratulations to Vian Public School students Blake Prier (left) and Jordyn Cowett for winning first place in Problem Solving at the 1st annual Pryor TSA contest.

Felony Docket Chad R. Asher, 34, Muldrow: Unlawful use of communication facility. Joseph W. Crowley, 26, Sallisaw: Battery/ A&B on police officer; Battery/A&B on police officer; Battery/A&B on police ...

Gore’s Board of Education has appointed Nick Humphries as the new superintendent of Gore Public Schools following a special meeting on Jan. 29. The board also held special meetings on Jan. 8, 21 and 2...