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Breaking news in McIntosh County- First positive case of Covid-19 officially confirmed.

Scenes from 2019 Spring Sports that will be missed in 2020

Even though COVID-19 has put a halt to high school spring sports this year it doesn’t mean that we all can’t relive some of the scenes from last year and imagine what could have been in 2020. As fans, athletes, coaches and sports writers, no one...

Alleged Checotah vandal charged with Longtown Robbery

A 20-year-old McAlester man who is awaiting a July hearing on charges related to a series of vandalisms in Checotah in January has been arrested and charged with the robbery of a Dollar General store in Longtown on May 17.

Locals honor drowning victims’ memories

Local Checotah resident Shannon Bollinger was disappointed to say the least when Rocklahoma, an annual hard rock music festival, canceled this month due to concerns regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The three-day festival was set for May...

Scholarship winners announced at drive-by ceremony

The parking area was packed at Ogle Field Tuesday evening, May 19 as parents and Checotah seniors listened from their vehicles as names were announced for scholarship winners. Principal Jennifer Campbell greeted the crowd with a “Hello, can everyone...

2 hurt in Memorial Day weekend boat fire

Two people from Kansas were injured Saturday when their boat exploded in the Eufaula Cove, according to the Marine Enforcement Division of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Ashley Jansson, 36, of Halstead, Kansas, a passenger in a boat operated by Johnny...

Double Time for Martin as he with CSC

Checotah senior Caden Martin will be doing double-time after signing with Connors State College. Martin signed a scholarship for crosscountry but will play baseball for the Cowboys as a preferred walk-on.

News

Senior Center menu

Monday, June 1: Fried fish; buttered corn; green beans; wheat roll; assorted cookies; milk

Checotah stories from the past

114 Years Ago

Checotah Times Friday, Jan. 12, 1906

INDIAN TERRITORY CITIES

Indian Inspectors Gives Population of Largest Cities

Lynzey Forsblom receives scholarship

Checotah Chapter BX P.E.O. has announced that Lynzey Forsblom is the recipient of the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship.

Sports

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report for May 21

Elevation rising, water 65 and murky.

Sooner basketball announces home-and-home series with Florida

The Oklahoma Sooners announced the scheduling of a home-and-home series with the Florida Gators. The Crimson and Cream will face the SEC-foe during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 season.

By Rodney Haltom

OSU’s Hubbard wins Cornish Trophy

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard was named the Cornish Trophy winner. The Cornish Trophy is awarded to the top Canadian player in college football.

By Rodney Haltom

Commentary

New normal now

What exactly is normal anymore?

Take the time for your mental health

Many Americans think of Memorial Day as a day off of work and an excuse to enjoy a long weekend marking the beginning of summer. But it is much more than just another holiday.

By Congressman Markwayne Mullin

This Week at the Capitol

After a hectic few weeks, the 57th Legislature has officially adjourned!

Lifestyle

Checotah Nursing Home Resident Parade

Senior residents parade Staff photos by LaDonna Rhodes

Club 69 burns in storm

Severe storms pushed by winds estimated at between 60 and 70 miles an hour swept through the county late Wednesday and early Thursday, May 6-7.

By Jerry Fink

Ride for Christ passes through county

Almost a dozen teenagers last week completed a 200-mile horseback ride from Skiatook, 20 miles north of Tulsa, to Antlers, passing through McIntosh County on the trek.

By Jerry Fink

Obituaries

Patricia Gail Wilson

Patricia Gail Wilson passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 in St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Patricia was born March 3, 1945 to J.D. and Lucille Gideon.

Jewell Marie Laman

Jewell Marie Laman, 97, of Eufaula, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the Eufaula Manor Nursing Home.

Kay Anne Campbell Fabian

Kay Anne Campbell Fabian, seventh child of David August Campbell and Bertha Leora (Farmer) Campbell, born Feb.

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