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September 24, 2020
Checotah man crashes motorcycle

Darrin Cooper, 58, of Checotah is listed in stable condition after the 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle he was riding missed a curve on New Texanna Road and came to a rest on its side, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The single-vehicle accident occurred Saturday,

Multi-Purpose Building renamed after beloved educator
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Multi-Purpose Building renamed after beloved educator
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 15, 2025
The CIS Multi-Purpose Building was recently renamed after the beloved administrator Jerry L. Faught, a longtime Checotah resident who was instrumental in the creation of the building itself decades ag...
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Fundraiser supports consumers’ backs and schools
May 15, 2025
Checotah High School Football is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For one day only, Checotah High School will be transform...
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Special events scheduled to honor all military
May 15, 2025
The DAV Chapter 3 McIntosh County will be hosting two events to honor all military veterans. The first event will be Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park in Checotah. There will be free hot dogs ...
Duvall Dynasty continues to qualify cowboys
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Duvall Dynasty continues to qualify cowboys
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 15, 2025
After a competitive weekend at Checotah Round Up Club, the 46th Annual Duvall Steer Wrestling Jackpot is in the books and the Duvall Dynasty continues to keep qualifying cowboys to compete. Although s...
Family to celebrate their mother’s 85th birthday
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Family to celebrate their mother’s 85th birthday
May 15, 2025
The family of Peggy Christian would like to invite the community to come celebrate her 85th Birthday with them this Sunday, May 18 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Checotah Multi-Purpose Building (which wa...
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114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, June 8, 1911 THE BONDS WIN The citizens of Checotah yesterday by a vote of 173 to 52 authorized the school board to issue bonds in the sum of $35,000 t...
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