For elders 55 and older in the community Center 64 Food Pantry in Vian will be handing out food items on Wednesday, Dec. 20, beginning at 12 noon, for elders age 55 and up who are in need of a Christm...

The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees convened for its monthly meeting on Nov. 14, covering a range of agenda items and making key decisions that will impact the community. The meeting kicked off at 6:2...

Celebration of life services for Larry G. Vickers Jr., 51, of Vian, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Fu...

In monthly meeting The Vian Board of Trustees convened for their regular monthly meeting on Nov. 20, with all trustees in attendance. The meeting addressed various community matters and pivotal decisi...

Just after 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, the westbound lane of I-40 at mile marker 295 was completely shut down due to a semi that had overturned and caught fire, leaking diesel. Oklahoma Highway Patrol repo...

For water treatment plant rehabilitation design In a special meeting held on Nov. 29, the Gore Public Works Authority convened to discuss and take action on a crucial matter related to the rehabilitat...

Vian’s Blessing Box, located in the downtown Anna Bell Farmer Park, is bare and in need of restocking for the holiday season and coming months. Connie Foster, a local volunteer, asked that the NEWS br...

The following citations were issued by the Vian Police Department in October: Tony L. Goodwin: Illegal U-Turn. Won S. Yun: Illegal U-Turn. Rock Richardson: Speeding 11-15 mph over. Hector Tobar: Failu...

Felony Docket Shane Fahrenholz, 57, Gore: Stalking in violation of court order. Jessica Hardy, 46, Sallisaw: Poss. of firearm after felony conviction. Glen L. Howard, 74, Muldrow: Battery/A&B on polic...

Gore Elementary School Students of the Month for November are, front row, from left, Waylon Cash and Haylan Cartwright. Back row, from left, Addilyn Ayers, Kaylee Summerlin, Garret Sandy and Paizlee O...

Jeremiah Johnson, 38, of Vian has deep roots in Sequoyah County. Named after his late grandfather, Bennie Johnson, of the Johnsonville/ Blackgum community near Lake Tenkiller, his birth name is actual...

Gore Code Enforcement would like to congratulate Steve and Teri Barrick for being named the Town of Gore’s November Yard of the Month. Thank you for helping our community look great!

Get into the holiday spirit by stopping by the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 11, for a Christmas Open House. Take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, learn...

Northeastern State University is set to recognize the accomplishments of more than 600 graduates during the fall 2023 commencement scheduled for Dec. 9 at the NSU Event Center. The fall 2023 commencem...

The Evening Shade Community Building is holding a Turkey Shoot fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Evening Shade Community Building. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward...

Benefit accounts have been established at Armstrong Bank and Arvest Bank for Bryan Cox, 37, who is preparing for a liver transplant. Cox, a father of four, is needing help with travel expenses as he t...

Vian High School Choir members, Zayley Cheater and Rayken Massey, were recently selected for Oklahoma’s Vocal All-state Choirs. Auditions for the prestigious choirs were held in October and November. ...

Since my first grandchild was born in June, I’ve made four trips to Chicago to see him. Most of the time, I fly with either United or American Airlines but after an advertised special for about half t...

Dec. 7 5:30 p.m. line up at Vian Baptist Church 6 p.m. parade through downtown Parade theme: Stars & Stripes