Students, teachers honored for success with Oklahoma Academic Standards

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May 12, 2022

Oklahoma?s only data-driven educator awards are back after taking a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic years, according to Alpha Plus CEO Jan Barrick. The ?Success with OAS Awards? for 2022 honor students and educators for their progress in teaching and learning the

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Walker named District Teacher of the Year

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 16, 2025

Amber Walker, a 4th grade math teacher at Checotah Intermediate School (CIS), was recently named the District Teacher of the Year for Checotah Schools. From a young age, Walker knew she was destined t...

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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

October 16, 2025

Former Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Director Pete Reed made a stop in Eufaula Oct. 2 on behalf of the Season of the Warrior campaign tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in...

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Teen dies from injuries caused by blowout

October 16, 2025

A juvenile from Indianola has died as the result of a tire blowout that caused a collision on the Indian Nations Turnpike at mile marker 75 in Pittsburg County on Monday, Oct. 6. According to the Okla...

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Boo to Domestic Violence

October 16, 2025

McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to say “Boo to Domestic Violence” next Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Unique Touch, 505 N. Broadway in Checotah. Several superheroes, some ...

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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 16, 2025

Porches & Pastures hosted their 7th Annual BARKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11and lots of locals and visitors had a howling-ghoul time as they listened to live music from Last Call Band and browsed thr...

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Annual turkey shoot Oct. 25

October 16, 2025

The annual Eugene Woodfork Turkey Shoot will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Warrior School Grounds 10 miles west of Checotah. Turkey shoot is $4 a shot. Bring your own gun or ...

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Operators of daycare center accused of abuse

October 16, 2025

Jacob and Stephanie Smith, operators of a daycare center in Checotah, have been formally charged with multiple counts of child abuse. They were arrested on Oct. 1 and at their arraignment on Oct. 7 Ja...

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Checotah 4-H and FFA Booster Club

October 16, 2025

Monday, Oct. 20 at 6 p. m. At Checotah Agricultural Education Building Dinner will be provided.

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7th Annual Checotah Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament

October 16, 2025

Friday, Oct. 24 at Arrowhead State Golf Course – Canadian, OK Registration begins at 8 a.m. Shot Gun start at 8:30 a.m. Four Man Scramble –Cash Prizes & Door Prizes & More! Lunch immediately following...

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Heartland Heritage Museum & Checotah Art Guild 3rd Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest

October 16, 2025

For Kids Ages 3 – 11 Bring your own pumpkin or paint one of ours - first come first served - 30 painters. Sat., Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery Prizes and Ribbons Aw...

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Eternal Treasures found at Freedom House

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 16, 2025

The Freedom House Adult and Teen Challenge Eternal Treasures BBQ Banquet and Graduation Ceremony was held Saturday, October 4 and celebrated several ladies’ freedom from the struggles in this world. W...