A tragic fatality occurred last Tuesday morning on the Muskogee Turnpike, as a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle. The collision took place around 6:40 a.m., about twotenths of a mile north...

The names of those who took the majority of the vote in last Tuesday’s election, winning a seat on their local school board, municipality or town, have been released by the Oklahoma State Election Boa...

Maison Kennedy has been chosen as February Member of the Month for Boys & Girls of Sequoyah County, Vian Unit. She is the daughter of Derek and Billie Kennedy. Maison was chosen for Member of the Mont...

The Marble City Historical Society will hold a Take it Home Dinner at the Bank from 4 to 6 p.m. April 14 at the Old Citizen’s State Bank in Marble City. The cost will be $12 per plate and the menu wil...

The Webbers Falls High School Athletic Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on April 29. The meal will be provided by the Webbers Falls Athletic Booster Club, and to help offset the price of the meal, there...

Have you noticed how beautiful the flags are at our cemetery? The American Legion Carney Welch Post 27 has taken it upon themselves to honor the gravesites of our veterans by placing these flags upon ...

Gore Schools will host a public meeting for Federal Programs/ Indian Ed. Parent Committee on April 14, at 5:30 p.m in the conference room of the high school campus. The campus is located at 1200 N. Hw...

Congratulations to Vian Public School’s fifth-sixth grade Academic Team! The team recently made it to the fourth round at state competition. School administration said they are so proud of this team a...

Sequoyah County Extension has announced their upcoming meetings for spring. On April 15 at 6 p.m., Poultry Waste Management Education will be held at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds. On April 20 at 6 ...

Let’s make Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery beautiful! A cleanup day has been scheduled for Saturday, April 19, beginning at 8 a.m. The cemetery board needs your help trimming tree limbs, moving limbs...

Applications are now open for Cherokee Nation’s most esteemed National Treasure distinction. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 13, at 5 p.m., with selected recipients announced during the 7...

A bill modifying the age of consent in Oklahoma has passed the House of Representatives. House Bill 1003 by Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, increases the age of consent to 18 years old. The current age of c...

The Social Security Administration really isn’t interested in seeing you at their local office, which does not even exist in Sequoyah County. According to its website, www.ssa.gov, the Social Security...

April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). In support of the victims/ survivors of this violent crime, the Sequoyah County Coordinated Community Response/ Sexual Assault Response Te...

Vian Baptist Church is proud to announce their new Wednesday night Youth Program, which will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at the church. There will be lessons, snacks and games for all attendees. The Mini...

A benefit account has been set up at Armstrong Bank for Butch Lemasters, who recently sustained severe injuries to his eye and sinuses, leaving him unable to work. Lemasters and his family have made n...

The Vian First Assembly of God Church in Vian will hold an Easter Resurrection Day Performance service beginning at 10:35 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20. An Easter dinner and egg hunt will follow imm...

Felony Docket Pedro R. Betancur, 39: Aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs; Conspiracy. Johnny L. Carroll, 58, Vian: Grand larceny Karena R. Larue, 37, Barling, Ark.: Burglarysecond degree. Jeffery ...

The following citations were issued by the department in March: Jorge A. Lira: Speeding 11-15 mph over. Tad D. Tisdale: Speeding 1-10 mph over. Adlais M. Ihelisme: Improper parking which obstructs the...

The Cherokee Nation contributed $7.6 million to 107 school districts as part of the tribe’s 2025 Public School Appreciation Day held with area educators at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. As part of...