Vian Tenkiller News

Vian Tenkiller News The Vian Tenkiller News is published weekly and is distributed every Wednesday. Subscribe online by visiting viannews.com.

Smokey Bear celebrates birthday at Lake TenkillerTenkiller State Park extends thanks to everyone who came out this past ...
08/22/2026

Smokey Bear celebrates birthday at Lake Tenkiller
Tenkiller State Park extends thanks to everyone who came out this past Saturday to celebrate Smokey Bear’s birthday.

They especially want to thank their amazing staff, volunteers and Tenkiller Park Partners for helping make the celebration possible; and their wonderful sponsors who supported the event, Oklahoma Forestry Services, AARP Oklahoma and Walmart Sallisaw.

Attendees enjoyed a scavenger hunt, crafts, games, snacks and prizes.

Smokey Bear (right) is shown with the Tenkiller Park Pal.

Stay connected to the stories that matter most—right here at home.🗞 Local news 📍 Community coverage 📲 Print & digital op...
08/22/2026

Stay connected to the stories that matter most—right here at home.
🗞 Local news
📍 Community coverage
📲 Print & digital options
Subscribe today at https://www.viannews.com/category/news/

County issues burn banLYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWSSequoyah County Commissioners have issued a burn ban through August ...
08/21/2026

County issues burn ban
LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Sequoyah County Commissioners have issued a burn ban through August 26.

The commissioners, with counsel from the county’s municipal and rural fire chiefs, and relying on drought models from the National Weather Service, will review the current burn ban throughout the initial 14-day ban to determine if the ban should be extended.

Sequoyah County joins Le-Flore County as well as virtually the entire western portion of Arkansas in implementing burn bans.

According to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Forestry, any person convicted of a violation of a county-issued burn ban shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $500, imprisonment for up to one year or both.

Under a burn ban, it is against the law for any person to set fire to any forest, grass, range, crop or other wildlands. Campfires, burning trash and bonfires are also prohibited.

The normal rainfall for July is 3.80”. There has been no rainfall in the county for August, and the normal precipitation for the month is 3.70”.

When we say “shop local,” we don’t just mean farmers markets and storefronts. Services matter too — especially advertisi...
08/21/2026

When we say “shop local,” we don’t just mean farmers markets and storefronts. Services matter too — especially advertising. Your local newspaper offers digital advertising designed for local businesses, by people who live and work here.

Same platforms. Same technology. Same results — just with local insight and personal service.
Proudly offered right here at the Vian Tenkiller News. Because we’re local too!

Cemetery board seeks $60,000 to pave roadsAMIE CATO-REMER EDITORThe Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery Board is working to...
08/20/2026

Cemetery board seeks $60,000 to pave roads
AMIE CATO-REMER EDITOR

The Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery Board is working to make a long-requested improvement to the local cemetery by paving its internal roads.

Board members said the project is being pursued at the request of the public and would make the cemetery safer, more accessible and easier to navigate for families visiting loved ones.

The estimated cost of the project is around $60,000, and the volunteer board is seeking donations from the community to help fund the work. The board is also accepting bids from contractors interested in completing the paving project.

See the link in the comments to read more!

08/20/2026

Early voting begins August 20 for Runoff Primary, Special Sallisaw Schools elections - Early voting begins Thursday, August 20, for voters in Sequoyah County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said early voting is open to all voters.
“You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the County Election Board—from school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections. This is a great option for those who will be out of town on Election Day or who want to avoid long lines,” Brunk said.
Early voting is available Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Aug. 21, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sequoyah County Election Board, located at 110 E. Creek Ave. in Sallisaw.
Brunk reminds voters that early voting is not available at polling locations.
For questions, contact the Election Board at 918-775-2614 or [email protected].

🚭💙 Ready to Quit Va**ng? Support Is Here.YOU GOT THISCherokee Nation and Truth Initiative have partnered to provide Cher...
08/20/2026

🚭💙 Ready to Quit Va**ng?
Support Is Here.
YOU GOT THIS
Cherokee Nation and Truth Initiative have partnered to provide Cherokee Nation citizens with FREE access to the EX Program, an evidence-based to***co cessation program designed to help people ages 13 and older quit for good.
✨ Developed by Truth Initiative in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, the EX Program offers:
📱 Personalized text message support
💻 Web-based quitting tools
📧 Helpful emails, tips, and reminders
Research shows that using the EX Program can increase the odds of quitting by up to 40%! 🎉
This initiative is supported through Cherokee Nation's ongoing investment in public health and wellness. The Public Health and Wellness Fund Act dedicates significant resources from opioid and e-cigarette lawsuit settlements, as well as annual third-party health insurance collections, to expand physical and mental wellness programs for Cherokee Nation citizens.
🌱 Every step toward a to***co-free life is a step toward better health.
For more information about the EX Program and available support, contact Cherokee Nation Public Health.
Text CHEROKEE to 88709

08/19/2026

Brecheen to attend Braggs American Legion Post #233 rededication - Braggs American Legion Post #233 will host 2nd District Representative Congressman Josh Brecheen from 10 to 11 a.m. on August 22, for a rededication of the Post.
The event will be held in recognition of the valiant service and great sacrifice that was made by Pvt. Claude Pierce and so many other men and women that have given selfless service to this beautiful country for over 250 years.
Following the dedication, Congressman Brecheen will take questions and constituents are welcome to attend.
Pvt. Claude Pierce was from Braggs and a proud member of the Cherokee Nation tribe. He was recognized for his courage in World War I. Records show even though he was wounded himself, he continued fighting to protect others until his death on the battlefield.
Coffee, tea, light snacks and homemade cookies will be served.
Braggs American Legion Post #233 is located at 201 Monroe Street in Braggs.

’Keep paddling’Marble City Public School staff and personnel had a fun Professional Development first day of training th...
08/19/2026

’Keep paddling’

Marble City Public School staff and personnel had a fun Professional Development first day of training this year. The theme for this year is “keep paddling,” and they did, as they floated down the Illinois River

Real local reach.When you advertise with Vian Tenkiller News, your message shows up where it matters most — right here a...
08/18/2026

Real local reach.
When you advertise with Vian Tenkiller News, your message shows up where it matters most — right here at home.
📍 Trusted local news
📈 Real community visibility
🤝 A marketing partner who knows this market
👉 Contact us today.

Address

PO Box 750
Vian, OK
74962

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19187738000

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Vian Tenkiller News posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The School

Send a message to Vian Tenkiller News:

Shortcuts

Share