Zoey Ellis Age 6, Vian If you could change one thing about the world what would it be? That nobody would litter. If you had $500 what would you buy? A teddy bear. What makes you different than anyone...

Pyper Murphy Age 7, Sallisaw If you could choose what to learn at school, what would it be? How to draw a sloth! Who is the best teacher you’ve ever had and why? Miss Kelsi because I just like her a ...

NORMAN — The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame announced the 2023 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame recently and former University of Oklahoma stan...

Hazel Montgomery Age 3, Gore Who is your favorite person? My daddy! What do you like most about school/ daycare? The Pledge of Allegiance! Who is your best friend? Lincoln is. Madison Montgomery Age ...

OMAHA, Neb. – Game 2 of the championship series in the NCAA Men’s College World Series was a pitching duel the first five innings. One hit, no runs for Oklahoma. Two hits, no runs for Mississippi. Su...

Maverick Chestnut Age 6, Roland If you were a photographer for a day, what would you take pictures of? NBA stars! If you drew the first thing that came to your mind, what would it be? A basketball. D...

OMAHA, Neb. – For the third time in the history of Oklahoma baseball, the Sooners have won their first two games at the NCAA Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Neb. The two previous times this tran...

This pickup truck (inset) tried to turn into the Vian Harps on Sequoyah and McConnell Streets last week during torrential rainfall and ended up getting stuck. Vian Police are shown on the corner of M...

The Lady Wolverine Pee Wee Basketball Camp for girls and boys entering grades Kindergarten-2 was held last week inside Vian High School’s Traw Fieldhouse. Forty-five participants attended the afterno...

Hannah Truett Age 10, Vian Who is the boss and why? Mom because she’s older and she’s in charge! What makes you feel like dancing? Music! What makes you happy? When I don’t have to help clean. Gavin ...

Gavin Herod practices shooting last Thursday during the Wolverine Basketball Camp at the Vian High School gymnasium. Creed Clouse runs dribbling drills under the direction of Vian boys’ head coach Jo...

The Punchy Gaucho celebrated their one-year anniversary last week with refreshments and a ribbon cutting. Shown from the left is, Vian Town Administrator Keith Boshers, Meagan Nichols (owner), Cheyen...

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In early January of this year, Vicki Johnson searched frantically for several days for her daughter, Rain’e Fowler, 26, after a couple of days had passed with no contact. “I tried to call her several...

Members of the Vian Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter won first place honors in the State FFA Land Judging and Home-Site Evaluation Career Development Event during the 2022 Oklahoma FFA Career ...

Six county athletes medaled last week at state track and field meets at Catoosa High School (Classes 4A and 2A) and Western Heights High School (2A and A) by finishing sixth or better. Gore’s Ty Blis...

It’s always wonderful to welcome our high schoolers to their State Capitol. This week, I had another great student from House District 15 participate in the House Page Program. Blakelee Pugh is a sen...

Stone Cox Age 3, Sallisaw What is your favorite toy? Cowboy toys. How old is grandma? She’s 20! How long does it take to cook dinner? It take all day! Jayton Cox Age 5, Sallisaw What is your favorite...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Jess My Hocks showed last year’s upset in the Grade 1 Leo Stakes was no fluke Saturday night as the big bull of a quarter horse did it again. He won the $117,280 race by upsetting the...

Several Gore and Vian high school track and field athletes qualified for this week’s Class 2A state high school meet in Catoosa after competing at the 2A/A regional meet Saturday in Okemah. Gore’s Ty...