The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is offering free bacteriological testing of private water wells that have been submerged in flood water for all 77 counties. If your private well...

A bench warrant has been issued for Martin S. Scyrkels, 55, of Vian, who was charged on July 8 with one felony count of unauthorized use of a vehicle after he reportedly took a woman’s jeep and person...

Two Vian residents have been charged with felony cultivation of controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of controlled dangerous substance after a search warrant was served at a residence by Vi...

With school about to start, many people have lots on their minds and a crucial need for some parents is how are they going to afford clothes, shoes, notebooks and pencils for their children once schoo...

A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Maria Hernandez will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Marble City Community Building. The cost for the dinner will be $5 for adults, $3 for students...

Vian Public School’s Federal Programs parent meeting is 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, in the Vian Public School’s Superintendent’s office.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Dustin Nelson, 35, of Vian was charged on June 30 with one felony count of harboring a fugitive from justice after police went to serve a warrant on another individual, Shawn Smith, at the same reside...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting on July 9 where they tabled dealing with a change order on an emergency sewer project and structural debris removal but approved ...

Gore Public School teacher Mitzi Ridinger said preparations have already began for this year’s 4th annual Back To School Bash, to be held in August. “This is our fourth bash and we could not be more e...

Hallie Coles, 7 Vian Elementary What do you like most about being a kid? I just get to have a lot of fun! What’s the hardest thing about being a kid? Learning math! What do you think you’ll be doing ...

The Vian Board of Trustees had a lengthly meeting last Monday night, discussing variances, Vian Youth Baseball, an October car show and burn out, allowing the Vian Community Foundation to apply for a ...

Sammy Bolin and Jay Jordan, organizers of last year’s first annual Burnin Down Main Street car show, burn out and cruise night, presented donations acquired from last year’s event to Vian Public Schoo...

The Sallisaw American Legion has taken up the responsibility of maintaining the neglected flags at the cemetery. If you have a flag posted on your loved one’s grave there is a $20 annual fee to mainta...

The Gore Board of Trustees voted to go into executive session to discuss the employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, discipline or resignation of a Gore Police officer during their regular month...

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma following President Trump’s federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result ...

A Vian woman is facing multiple drug charges and a weapons charge after a narcotics search warrant was executed at her residence. Stephanie Dockery, 54, Vian, was formally charged on July 1 with unlaw...

Two people from Pennsylvania are now facing assault, battery and drug charges after they attacked an Oklahoma Highway Patrolman last month during a routine traffic stop. Jonathan M. Pollio, 33, of Pro...

A Gospel Meeting is slated for July 21 through July 28 at Westside Church of Christ located at the corner of Sequoyah and Rodgers St. in Vian. Guest speakers will be Bro. Keith Avaritt of Clarksville,...

Marble City School District has announced their schedule for the 2019 - 2020 school year: All certified teachers will report at 8 a.m. Aug. 12-14 for professional development activities. The Marble Ci...

A historic home in Sallisaw was destroyed by an early morning fire on July 3. Sallisaw Fire Department responded to the fire at Hickory and Arlington streets about 3 a.m., and firemen were at the sce...