The Blackgum Fire Department will have a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 6 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Blackgum Community Building, located 2 and 1/3 miles west of McQuicks on Hwy. 100 or one-half mi...

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) will begin accepting online applications July 9, for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The federally-funded program helps income-e...

Blackgum First Baptist Church will be hosting their Vacation Bible School, “In The Wild,” July 21- 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for grades Pre-K to sixth grade. There will also be a meal served at 5:30 p...

Christians, as we “celebrate” our Nation July 4th, let it be with much prayer. Our Nation is in turmoil and only prayer to our One and Holy God can change it. God has blessed the USA, but I am afraid ...

Back when I was growing up, black grapes could be found throughout the woods in local forests. I recall my parents and older siblings looking forward each year to them becoming ripe enough to gather. ...

Vian Baptist Church “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down for the Lord upholdeth him with His hand.”—Psalms ...

Do you like your current license plate? We hope so! Starting July 1, it’s going to be with you for quite a while. With #KeepTagOK, Oklahoma motorists will keep their license plates when selling their ...

Bradley W. Hix, 44, of Proctor has been charged with one felony count of distribution of controlled dangerous substance, including possession with intent to distribute following a traffic stop last mo...

The Warner All School Reunion will be held July 13, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Warner Events Center, 900 Fourth Ave. Admission is free, bring a potluck snack. Class photos start at 2 pm. and a drawing wi...

Cherokee Nation and the Cherokee National Historical Society are partnering again with Blue Star Families to provide free admission to active duty military personnel and their families at Cherokee Nat...

The First Missionary Baptist summer sack lunch program will go from June 13 through July 26. Sack lunches will be available Monday through Friday from 12 to 1 p.m. for all school age children and anyo...

Vian Officials of the Vian Community Foundation (VCF) have announced that Vian’s Annual Fireworks Extravaganza and presentation of Vian’s Favorite Sons and Daughters awards will be held Wednesday, Jul...

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Sequoyah County will host an information session at the CASA Office, 102 East Chickasaw Avenue, from 10 a.m. until noon July 27 for community m...

While most of the boat ramps may be closed throughout the state, the owner of Pine Cove Marina on Lake Tenkiller said the marina is open for business and invites everyone to come out for the Fourth of...

The Vian Lions Club is excited to be partnering with Vian Public Schools to provide assistance with updating the landscaping outside of the elementary school building. The Lions have scheduled a work ...

Vian United Methodist Church Joshua was decisive. Elijah was decisive. In the New Testament, James warned Christians about being double-minded. He described them as being tossed to and fro like the wa...

The Christian Union Station Has your house ever been infested with pests? No, I don’t mean people! Though, some might meet this criterion, but that’s another editorial. I mean roaches, mice, fleas, et...

Marble City will host Fireworks and Freedom on Saturday, June 29 in downtown Marble City. There will be kids’ games, face painting, inflatables, a treasure hunt, dunk tank and more. The following even...

The Vian Junior High (VJH) Cheerleading Squad has been named to the All American Team through UCA. They have a once in a lifetime opportunity to go to Orlando, Fla. and participate in the Disney Thank...

During the Women in Business May meeting four local high school seniors were awarded $1,000 scholarships. Those winning were, from the left, Abby Maust, Sallisaw; Keli Presley, Sallisaw; Britton Speir...