Tidy Up Tenkiller and Illinois River’s fall cleanup event collected a total of 9.51 tons of trash, according to figures released by the Oklahoma Ozarks Tourism Association (OOTA), formerly known as th...

The question about whether Sequoyah County should assess a 4% lodging tax on those who stay at airbnbs or motels in the county will not be answered in January 2025 as was previously proposed. At last ...

For Steve Michaels, time is more than just the ticking hands of a clock; it’s an art, a passion, and a legacy in motion. As the owner of Michaels Clock Shop near Highways 82 and 100 in Vian, Michaels ...

At the Town of Webbers Falls’ November 12 meeting, the board of trustees took action on a series of important community and personnel matters. The meeting, which convened at 6:38 p.m., addressed both ...

Hello again and welcome to a long over-do article. We were absolutely thrilled with the Halloween turnout and want thank you all so much for stopping by. The residents just loved it and what great cos...

Nominations for individuals to be considered for the 2025 Northeastern State University Centurions cohort opened Nov. 1. Established in spring of 2009 during the Centennial Founders Day Celebration, N...

Sequoyah County Conservation District held its annual Land and Survey contest for Sequoyah County FFA students on Nov. 5. Sallisaw was the host school. A special thank you to Robbie and Tracy Gipson o...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. The monies they reported this period represent sal...

Vian Band students Zayley Cheater (left) and Alyssa Lee have made it to the second round of Band All-State, which will be held on Dec. 7 at Westmoore High School. Good luck to these two outstanding yo...

The Board of Education of Gore Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the No. 5 seat on the Gore Board of Education may...

Kenneth and Haley Bryd of Round Mountain Community Church will host Deke and Joy Silverman at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 24, at the church. Deke will be presenting the message for the Thanksgiving service. Ev...

On Nov. 8, Webbers Falls Public Schools said goodbye to Tammy Baer, a long time school employee who will be greatly missed. While they are sad to see her go, they are excited for her and the opportuni...

For FAST Friday last week, Gore’s High School and Upper Elementary students made their own pirate hats, had a group Q&A activity with school resource officer Biggs, spent some quality reading time in ...

Vian Elementary student Dawyson Sanford has been selected as the October Member of the Month for Boys & Girls Club of Sequoyah County, Vian Unit. Dawyson is the daughter of Brittany and Japheth Sanfor...

Authorities on Friday began conducting a thorough search of a densely wooded area north of Vian after a deer hunter discovered human remains near Lake Tenkiller. Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane sai...

On Veterans Day, the nation celebrates those who have dedicated their lives to protecting the freedoms we hold dear, honoring not just the veterans themselves, but also the values of brotherhood, serv...

Gore’s Board of Education convened for a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 25 to discuss the search process for a new school superintendent. Board member Gary Cunningham made a motion, followed by ...

Well, it turns out Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osborn was way off in her prediction about a record turnout for early voting. She had initially said maybe 1,200 would vote from last ...

Thank you to the Oklahoma constituents who voted to send me to Washington again as their Representative. As a conservative, I will continue to stand for the foundational principles that secure the ble...

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...