Mrs. Newcomer’s fifth grade class at Webbers Falls Public School took a short break from test prep to celebrate Earth Day by picking up trash on campus.

Members of the Sequoyah County Bar Association will participate in the statewide Ask A Lawyer event on Wednesday, May 1, in celebration of Oklahoma’s 73rd annual Law Day. During the event, Kent Ghahre...

Sen. Tom Woods released the following statement after he voted in favor of passing HB 4156: “I am proud to have taken this vote that will better protect Oklahomans and crack down on illegal immigratio...

Congratulations goes out to Shawn and Ashley Garrison of Gore for being named Gore’s Yard of the Month.

Even with the best intentions, it’s easy to let a busy weekly routine crowd out regular physical activity. Yet, the beneficial effects of exercise are undeniable. Current recommendations for adults ar...

Anyone wishing to donate old or no longer used eyeglasses can do so by dropping them off at the Vian Lions Club donation box, located in front of the old Vian Town Hall on Thornton Street. The Lions w...

Tenkiller State Park will be hosting a “Cold Process Lye Soap by Amanda Craig” workshop at 9:30 a.m. on May 11. Deadline to register is May 3 and registration fee is $10. Cost will be $20 (to the inst...

Would shield poultry from lawsuits, increase fines on violators Oklahoma’s House and Senate saw a somewhat confusing one-two punch on governing large confined poultry raising operations this week, wit...

An 18-year-old Vian man is facing a felony charge of first-degree rape of a victim under the age of 14 following an incident that allegedly occurred in December 2023. Cadge Daniel was charged on April...

In Vian Board of Education meeting Vian Public Schools welcomed a new addition to its board during their regular meeting on April 10. Bill Sanford took the oath of office, officially stepping into his...

For voluntary manslaughter, assault with dangerous weapon The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced Friday that Gary L. Armer, Jr., 19, of Gore, was sentenced ...

District 2 County Commissioner Beau Burlison said shortly after 8 a.m. this Wednesday (April 24) Sequoyah County Road District #2 will be closing both lanes of Highway 17 (S. 4620 Rd) between Badger L...

“The Houstons” brought home the golden trophy for taking second place in the Fiesta Fest Talent Show in De-Queen, Ark. on Friday, Feb. 8. Their group also received a certificate for “The Most Inspirat...

Vian Middle School’s March students of the month were (from left) Zate Ainesworth-eighth grade, Grayson Rutherford-seventh grade and Althea Tracy-sixth grade.

Mrs. Cunninghams first grade class at Gore Elementary recently celebrated the publishing of their very own book, “NounTown: A Place Where People, Animals, and Things Live.” The students celebrated wit...

The following citations were issued by the Vian Police Department in March: Misty D. Constant: Animal at large (first offense); Animal at large (first offense). Christian Vance: Failure to obey offici...

Felony Docket Ethan M. Branham, 31, Sallisaw: A&B with a dangerous weapon; Endangering others while eluding/attempting to elude police officers; Littering the highway; Operating vehicle with expired/i...

Anyone wishing to donate old or no longer used eyeglasses can do so by dropping them off at the Vian Lions Club donation box, located in front of the old Vian Town Hall on Thornton Street. The Lions w...

The Cherokee Nation is now accepting applications for the tribe’s Summer Youth Career Pathways Program and its Summer Youth Leadership Program. Applications are being accepted through May 10. The two ...

AA Meetings are now being held at Vian United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Lee and Blackstone Streets. The meetings are held each week on Tuesday and Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. For more...