As a result of a lengthy investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine, opiates and marijuana, the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office along with the District 27 DTF executed three narcotic sear...

The Vian Board of Trustees kicked off their monthly meeting last Monday night by signing a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sequoyah County Sheriff Investigator Cin...

The Cherokee Nation honored three military veterans, which included one from Gore, with the tribe’s Medal of Patriotism during the October Tribal Council meeting. Richard Monholland, 79, of Gore; Bill...

Channing Blackmon, 5 Vian Elementary If you could grow up to be famous, what would it be for? A billionaire! If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do? Get a dirt bike, ride it and then ...

A Vian man has been charged with failure to register as sex offender after authorities were unable to locate him at his registered address and phone number. Anthony Dale Green, 49, was charged on Oct....

Vian Police Chief Mark Fisher said last week that several stolen bicycles have been recovered by the Vian Police Department.   Fisher said there are at least nine and he hopes the department will be a...

Weather, the Fish Fry and a renewal lease by Strayhorn Landing seemed to be the top items of discussions and/or approval last Tuesday at the Sequoyah County Board of Commissioners meeting. Steve Ruthe...

The Town of Gore has announced a Fall Cleanup Day for Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) customers will be allowed to dispose of undesirable items, with some ex...

Six Cherokee Nation employees, which included two from Sequoyah County, were recently named 2018 NextGen under 30 recipients. The annual award recognizes young professionals under 30 years of age who ...

The Vian Touchdown Club held their annual dinner, pie auction and silent auction on Oct. 1 at the Vian High School (VHS) cafetorium, raising thousands of dollars for the Vian Football team. This year...

A Vian man has been charged with possession of firearm after former felony conviction after a rifle was found in the vehicle he was driving during a routine traffic stop. An arrest warrant was issued ...

Sallisaw police have arrested three people and seized equipment they believe was used in a counterfeiting scheme. In a press release issued last Wednesday, a spokesman for the Sallisaw Police Departme...

The Paralyzed Veterans of America Mid-America Chapter recently hosted the MAPVA OKIE Open Bass Tournament on Lake Eufaula, which is open to anyone with a mobility impairment.  Organizers pair a disabl...

Journey Sullivan, 5 Vian Elementary If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Fire power, then I can shoot fire from my hands! What colors would your costume be? Red and black. What would yo...

Rain didn’t keep anyone from participating in Gore’s annual MS Walk on Saturday. The event was moved to the Brooks Cawhorn Gymnasium on the Gore School campus due to inclement weather. Particpants we...

• Tuesday, Oct. 23 distribution day will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. • Thursday, Oct. 25 distribution will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Secretary of State for the Cherokee Nation and Joe Bunch, Chief of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, both sent letters to the Vian Board of Education this month, asking...

The 34th Annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant will be held Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Roxy Theater in Muskogee. The pageant is open to girls from birth to 18 years. Everyone that enters will receive a tr...

A hospice volunteers orientation will be held Oct 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peters Agency Care Management in Sallisaw. Contact Crystal Mc-Cawley, volunteer coordinator at 918-315-8078 or 888-516-65...