Wednesday May 23 | Sequoyah County Times
Judge severs defendants' cases
District Judge Jeff Payton last week accepted attorneys' motions to sever the cases of the three male defendants charged with the July killing Jack Vincent Purselley.
Wednesday May 23 | Sequoyah County Times
Prank ends badly for 12 Vian seniors
Vian police ticketed a dozen Vian High School seniors last week after a prank they played in the high school ended with what some are calling 'a not so funny conclusion.' Despite comments, the school's administration believes they handled the problem appropriately.
Wednesday May 23 | Sequoyah County Times
Cherokee Nation council members recently passed an act directing the Cherokee Nation Businesses to conduct a feasibility study to measure the use of the Sallisaw Creek Park for gaming, industry and a potential waterway port.
Vian man receives diploma after 60 years
A 78-year-old Vian man finally passed a milestone he never accomplished 60 years ago when he walked across a stage on May 11 and accepted his high school diploma.
Dumpsters available for cleanup day
Eight rolloff dumpsters will be delivered by Sue's Recycling for the annual clean up day in District 3. Dumpsters will be in place for the scheduled clean-up day on Saturday.
Truck drives off bluff into Tenkiller
A 2010 Chevrolet pickup went into Lake Tenkiller on Sunday night after it jumped out of gear.