Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Deborah Bradley, 49, Sallisaw: Unlawful poss.of CD with intent to distribute; Falsely per...

Most of us have spoken or heard the phrase, “Oh that word is just on the tip of my tongue.” These aggravating and sometimes embarrassing language disconnects, called “tip-of-the-tongue” lapses, may b...

God’s Blessings Clothes Closet in Vian will be closed for the month of January, but if there is an emergency you can call Raymond or Ruby at 918-705-1251, or Anna at 405-395-7622. The clothes closet w...

November Citations James W. Smith: Driving in a manner not reasonable or proper. Todd Smith: Driving wrong way on one-way road. Randall J. Thomas: Theft of public utilities. Ismael Sandoval: Speeding ...

Dylan Haning, Brett McElhaney, Tuff Trotter and Ely Smith successfully broke 51 out of a possible 60 clay targets to earn them a third place overall ranking in the Oklahoma State FFA Sporting Clays co...

All news and advertising for the Dec. 26, 2018 issue is due by Thursday at 10 a.m. Our office will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Vian Elementary is pleased to announce it has received a $4,000 grant from the Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation to provide an outdoor classroom. The grant is part of the Classroom En...

Angels are available for adoption from the Angel Tree at Vian Nursing & Rehab. Each angel will have a list of ideas for gifts to assist in your gift giving. Please help the facility make this an unfor...

The Christian Union Station Are you doing all you can to serve the Lord? Do you only go to church for an hour, or so, on Sunday morning? Are you going to church at all? As a good friend said, “God is ...

Some die with wealth, others not much except their name In the end, all are laid to rest much the same. Many performed righteous deeds, others mostly wrong How will you be remembered when you’re gone?...

Blackgum Community Building Santa will be visiting the Blackgum Community Building on Dec. 22. from 4 to 7 p.m. He will be handing out free candy bags and there will be a photographer available for fa...

We are hosting the Penguin Patch Holiday Shop this year from December 13 until December 19 at the Vian Elementary. This year the shop is open to Middle School and Elementary students. This allows the ...

Armstrong Bank will host a Christmas Open House Friday, Dec. 14 for an all day celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 102 E. Schley St., Vian. There will be refreshments, Christmas music and good compan...

The Volunteer Express The Volunteer Express is a group of people who come together with a common goal, and that goal is to provide companionship and friendship to residents in four local nursing homes...

God’s Blessings Clothes Closet in Vian will be closed for the month of January, but if there is an emergency you can call Raymond or Ruby at 918-705-1251, or Anna at 405-395-7622. The clothes closet w...

A Vian man has been charged with bringing contraband into jail and assault and battery following a domestic dispute at a Vian residence. Brandon D. Sweeney, 26, was formally charged on Nov. 28 and rec...

Justice Conpean Vian Elementary What do you plan to do over Christmas Break? Practice basketball with my friend AJ. What does your family do for Christmas? Watch Christmas shows and open presents. Wh...

Bryan Warner, 42, Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilman for Sequoyah County has announced his plans to run for Deputy Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Warner and Cherokee Nation Secretary of State Chuck Hosk...

Vian United Methodist Church Luke 1:26-38 (NIV) 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man...

The Penny War is officially over! Kindergarten won the pizza party by bringing the most pennies and all together Vian PTO raised $1137.63! Thank you to everyone who sent your spare change to school. ...