Hello again from the staff and residents at Vian Nursing and Rehab. First off I would like to thank all of you that adopted angels from our tree. They have officially all been adopted. We have had a v...

Vian Elementary December Students of the Month

Gore students will receive the opportunity to receive a free eye screening in January, according to a press release issued by the nonprofit agency Vizavance. Free vision screenings will be conducted a...

The Cherokee Nation turned dirt to begin construction on $4 million new duplexes for low-income Cherokee families that will replace ones built in 1969. Leaders gathered to celebrate the new Birdtail A...

The Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), a researchbased organizational and human resources consulting firm, has announced that Circle of Care, Inc is certified as a 2022 Best Christian Workpla...

Part III I did try some new things and made new memories while visiting Ohio. One of them was trying hibachi for the first time. Our Japanese chef cracked some eggs anid .j. then Cato-Remer added rice...

Cherokee Nation officials gathered with Adair County leaders to cut the ribbon last week and celebrate the grand opening of the tribe’s new $2.5 million, 4,000-square-foot Stilwell Cherokee Nation Tag...

Oklahomans who want to quit tobacco can now get additional support from the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET). From Oct. 31 through Nov. 30, Oklahom...

The Vian Lions Club 44th annual Christmas Parade of Lights will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Line-up for the parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at Vian Baptist Church, followed by judging at 5:45 p.m. ...

Sixth grade students on Vian’s Mountain Bike team (from the left), Chandler Isley, Kalvin Andrade, Thomas Drew and Isaiah Drew are shown at their last race of the season at Fayetteville, Ark. Also rac...

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program serves residents in nursing, assisted living and residential care homes. The Program is administered Department of Human Services under the authority of the Older Amer...

AA Meetings are now being held at Vian 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. Inf...

November 17: High school students will attend school virtually so that high school teachers may attend mandatory professional development. Middle school and elementary students will attend school as u...

Baptist Health Walk-In Clinic is now open at 3808 Gary Street, Ste. B, in Fort Smith. Matthew McLellan, MD, and Donald P. Samms, MD, have practiced medicine in the River Valley for more than 20 years ...

Vian Middle School Students of the Month based on the following LEADERSHIP qualities: for September: 6th Grade - Tinley Gibson, 7th Loyalty, Engaged in Learning, Attitude, Diligent, Grade - Thomas Dre...

Drug Court graduation was held last Monday evening with special ceremonies taking place at the People Inc. Conference Center with 19 graduates recognized and receiving awards presented by retired Seq...

Vian Public School choir members competed at the Eastern District Regional Honor Choir on Sept. 17 in Muskogee. Students spent months preparing and underwent individual auditions at Muskogee High Scho...

Max Ross and Gabriel Wilson of the Vian FFA chapter were two of 50 high school freshman FFA members from across Oklahoma to qualify for the state finals of the Greenhand Quiz Career Development Event...

Gore Elementary October Students of the Month were, front row (from the left), Benson OrwinPreK and Maddox Bennett-Kindergarten. Back row (from the left), Ella Lea-first grade, Blakeley Marsh-fourth g...

AA Meetings are now being held at Vian 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. Inf...