Free concert to be held at Armstrong Park

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June 5, 2024

The town of Vian is proud to announce that from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 15, there will be a free concert featuring the classic rock band, Mule Kick Reckoning, at the Armstrong Park Amphitheater. Town officials said that this event will be the first of many planned for the future and they hope to grow each one into something bigger. There will also be food vendors present at the event. Be sure to mark your calendars!

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Acoustic night at Rustic Cantina

January 8, 2025

Turnpike Troubadour RC Edwards and Lance Roark played an acoustic set in Vian on January 2, a free event hosted by Rustic Cantina. “I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to RC and Lance for tak...

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District 2 commissioner, Sheriff sworn into office

January 8, 2025

Beau Burlison (left) of Vian was sworn in on Thursday as Sequoyah County Commissioner for District 2 by District Judge Jeff Payton. This is Burlison’s second term. Larry Lane (left) of Vian was sworn ...

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‘Jeff Edwards: The Future Will Be Cherokee’ exhibit on display

January 8, 2025

“Jeff Edwards: The Future Will Be Cherokee” merges Cherokee culture with contemporary imagery in the newest exhibition at the Cherokee Cultural Pathway in Tahlequah, now through April 20. Edwards, 50,...

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Nakoma is B&G Club Member of the Month

January 8, 2025

Nakoma Drum has been selected as the November Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Vian Unit. She is the daughter of Nina Scott. Nakoma was selected because she is a hard work...

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Voter registration deadline approaches for February election

January 8, 2025

January 17 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 11 Board of Education Primary and Special County, Town of Gore, Town of Paradise Hill electio...

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Resignation accepted, Resolution approved

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

January 8, 2025

The Vian Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on Dec. 16, where they accepted the resignation of a town employee and approved a resolution to be used for insurance premiums. The board...

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Burnin’ Down Main Street makes contribution

January 8, 2025

Part of the proceeds from October’s annual Burnin’ Down Main Street event in Vian was used to purchase gifts for the residents of Vian Nursing & Rehab. Ron Shaw (left) is shown presenting the gifts to...

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Turnpike tolls increase an average of 1-cent per mile in 2025

January 8, 2025

On Jan. 1, 2025, a systemwide toll increase goes into effect on Oklahoma turnpikes. For the typical turnpike user and PIKEPASS customer, the increase will amount to about 1-cent per mile. Across Oklah...

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OBA Law Day student contest now open

January 8, 2025

Do you know an Oklahoma student who loves to write, draw or create? Encourage them to enter their work in the Oklahoma Bar Association’s annual Law Day Art and Writing Contest. The theme for this year...

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Eyeglass donations being accepted

January 8, 2025

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...

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Proclaiming awareness in Sequoyah County

January 8, 2025

Sequoyah County Commissioners recently proclaimed January as both Stalking Awareness Month and Human Trafficking Awareness Month for the county. Commissioners, courthouse staff and Sequoyah County Dom...