The Second Touch Ministry began many years ago. The then newly-formed Vian Ministerial Alliance saw a need in the community to help the people of their community that had financial needs they could no...

Gunnar Daniel, 10 Vian Elementary If you could grow up to be famous, what would it be for? Singing. If you were invisible for a day, what would you do? Play Mindcraft all day! What’s the best gift yo...

During Vian’s Firework Extravaganza on July 3, Fowler Ray and Judy Sheffield of Vian were named the recipients of this year’s Mayor’s Choice Award. Fowler and Judy were both raised at Vian. They enter...

A 38-year-old Vian man has been reported missing by his family, who has also offered a reward to information leading to his safe return. Vian Police Chief Mark Fisher said David W. Johnson, Jr., also...

Dr. Bill Parker, center, with Vian Eye Clinic saw his first two patients, Bill Sanford, left, and Rick Peoples, right, on Friday at his new location on Blackstone Street. Parker said the business will...

What an event! The Gore Back 2 School Bash was a wonderful success. The turnout was great and the weather was wonderful. But it was the school and students who were blessed the most. You don’t know w...

Affiliations, associations, and memberships matter. Allow me to illustrate. I am a member of a church in the Sallisaw area. Now, there are rare occasions I may have a different perspective on somethin...

AROUND TOWN I know most of you have probably heard American Idol winner and Checotah, Okla. resident Carrie Underwood’s No. 1 hit country/Christian song, Jesus Take The Wheel. I haven’t heard the song...

It’s reported the second barge has been removed from the Webbers Falls Lock and Dam, however, navigation on the channel will not resume immediately. Because of excessive shoaling, or large deposits of...

The 17th annual Gore Cruise Night and Burnout will be held Saturday, Sept. 21. The burnout will start at 6 p.m. at the Steve Owens Sports Complex with cash prizes and trophies going to the winners. Fi...

Make plans to dine out with your family at Vian Simple Simon’s Pizza! The Vian PTO is having a restaurant night fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 16, from 3-8 p.m. We will get 15% of everything spent, dine-...

A Sallisaw woman arrested for making unauthorized purchases using deceptive signatures was charged with embezzlement and possession of forged notes or instruments, according to court records. Jail rec...

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Thomas Boster, 29, Van Buren, Ark.: Larceny of automobile, aircraft or other motor vehicl...

Gore Softball The Lady Pirates went 5-1 in the Riverside Athletic Conference Softball Tournament last week and finished second after losing to Class B No. 16 Webbers Falls in the title game on Saturda...

Sallisaw Main Street and the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce’s annual Cruizin’ 64 Car Show and Blues Fest has been set for Oct. 12. While the main event is Saturday, Oct. 12, a carnival will be set up fo...

Central High School (CHS) alumni reunion will be held Sept. 14 in the Central School cafeteria. The Central High School Alumni Association will be hosting the bi-annual reunion. Registration begins at...

A Sapulpa man has been charged with bringing contraband into jail and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia after heroin was found on his person while being booked into the Sequoyah County Detenti...

Gore Tops TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings are held in Gore from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Tabernacle, 401 W. 8th St., Gore. Info: 918-489-2155, 918-571-3353, 1-800-932-8677 or visit www.tops...