First Baptist Church Webbers Falls will host a fall fellowship on Saturday at the church. The event starts at 5 p.m. with a meal at 5:30 p.m. The night will end with a movie outside at 7 p.m. Everyone...

A Stilwell man who confessed to killing a Sallisaw man whose body was later recovered in Adair County has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison. Mose Adam Smith, 43, of Stilwell, was ...

The Sequoyah County Health Department is pleased to announce the upcoming Sequoyah County Community Baby Shower, which will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the Wheeler Event Center, 103 N. Wheeler...

If you are 60 years of age or older and need access to services such as meals (home delivered or congregate), homemaker services, nutrition counseling, legal help, caregiver services, or transportatio...

A turkey shoot is being held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the Evening Shade Community Building in Vian. The organization will supply the ammo, .22 long and 12ga. 2 3/4 only. No peeps or scopes allowed, op...

The Illinois Drug Company was established by Dr. W.W. Campbell. The company was sold to Dr. J.A. Eichling in early 1899. Standing on the porch is Dr. John Eichling and his brotherin- law, William P No...

Felony Docket Angela M. Laughery, 54, Vian: Larceny of automobile, aircraft or other M/V; Poss. of firearm after former felony conviction. Shane Liddicoat, 55, Sallisaw: Larceny of automobile, aircraf...

The following citations were issued by the Vian Police Department in September: Rock L. Walton: Speeding 21-25 mph over. Collin G. Zimmerman: Speeding 11-15 mph over. Jordan M. Royse: Speeding 1-10 mp...

Two Vian High School choir members earned top honors at district regionals on September 20, with both advancing to perform in the Eastern District Honor Choir (EDHC). Competing at Muskogee High School...

A Sallisaw woman received a 20-year sentence in Sequoyah County District Court earlier this month after admitting to selling fentanyl to a man in 2024, who later died after administering the drug. Dis...

The town of Webbers Falls has announced fall cleanup days for all ECOWA customers, which will be held on October 4 and 5. Dumpsters will be located at the town shop off Hwy. 100. Please make sure to h...

A Muldrow man was hospitalized on September 19 after crashing his vehicle off Interstate-40, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 7:36 a.m. near Vian at mile marker 296.5. T...

The Vian Board of Education covered a wide range of topics during its September 8 regular meeting, including facility improvements, financial approvals and support for student activities. Superintende...

Vian’s Board of Trustees met on September 15, approving a full slate of community events, financial measures and agreements while tabling one ongoing project. The board once again tabled action on the...

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, per SB 1066 (2025), physicians will be required to complete medical marijuana education and register with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Association (OMMA) before providing med...

Fatal overdoses are on the decline across District 27 following a multi-agency initiative launched in 2023, according to District Attorney Jack Thorp. The program, which focuses on investigating drug ...

Sequoyah County fall pickleball will take place each Tuesday in October from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vian Community Building, located at Armstrong Park, one mile north of Vian on Hwy. 82. Drop in and learn...

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the summer 2025 president’s and dean’s list. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergra...

Lodge #22 of the National Order of The Anti-Horse Thief Association IT, Division included 12 citizens of the Town of Gore. This group successfully apprehended horse thieves. Included in the list is th...

Gore Public Works Authority (GPWA) customers will be allowed to dispose of undesirable items, with some exceptions, during the town’s fall cleanup day on October 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location ...