Michael Stevens’ New Year’s resolution has a deeper motivation. Last year, his father passed away from heart problems, leaving a lasting impression on him about the importance of health. “Dad was alwa...

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ...

Especially at this time of year, it’s not difficult to envision the glory of the Lord that shepherds witnessed as they were abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. The angel tha...

As we start another year, now is a good time to evaluate your landscape and decide on what your gardening goals are for the coming year. Do you want to add another garden bed, or maybe you are plannin...

A Gore man was pronounced deceased on Dec. 23 following a traffic accident in Muskogee County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Christopher Rochell reported the collision took place just before 7 a.m. ...

A Vian man has been sentenced to 120 months in a designated United States Bureau of Prisons facility on a charge of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Robert “Bob” C. Ward, 69, w...

The Gore Board of Trustees held a productive meeting on Dec. 17, addressing a variety of town issues, including new infrastructure contracts, personnel updates, and funding agreements for future proje...

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma has announced that Thomas E. Gailus, 51, of Webbers Falls, has entered a guilty plea one count of possession of certain materia...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees convened for their regular meeting on Dec. 10, where several important issues were addressed, including personnel changes, city maintenance updates, and new develop...

COMPILED BY AMIE CATO-REMER, EDITOR AND LYNN ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER January Lawsuit claiming watershed pollution enters 23rd year The Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller — described by The Oklah...

The Cherokee Nation has been awarded a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to conduct environmental assessments and cleanup planning across multiple sites within the reser...

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner signed legislation on Dec. 18, on the “Cherokee Connect Broadband Initiative” to construct 15 communications to...

Cherokee Nation is continuing to accept applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for those who qualify through Dec. 31. Applications will be accepted in-person at any Cherokee Na...

Sequoyah County OHCE members made their 12th annual trip on Dec. 20 to deliver sacks of Christmas treats to the residents of Vian and Gore nursing homes. Members include Janis Risley, Sequoyah County ...

When Sequoyah County Commissioners earlier this month approved a special apportionment for stipends to be paid to the sheriff ’s office employees, conspicuously missing from those designated to receiv...

Felony Docket McKayla Coddington, 29, Springfield, Mo.: Trafficking in illegal drugs; Poss. of CDS. Adam G. Elkins, 49, Fort Smith, Ark.: Domestic A&B by strangulation. William C. Fullmer, 57: Distrib...

A loaded gooseneck trailer has been returned to its rightful owner east of Vian following an investigation by authorities. Frankie L. Jones, 59, was arrested on Dec. 18 and charged with felony grand l...

The Gore Elementary Character Council had a great time collecting over 200 blankets for the community. A pizza party competition was held to see which class could collect the most blankets, with Mrs. ...

The town of Gore has released the winners of last Saturday’s annual Christmas parade. Winners are as follows: Best Pet Costume: Bob. Best Classic Vehicle: Bobbie Sue Bennett in a Model T. Best Church ...

Vian’s Board of Education met at 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 for its regular monthly meeting, addressing a range of issues including financial matters, staff bonuses and personnel updates. The meeting was conven...