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December 22, 2022

Around this time of year, it is almost impossible to avoid Christmas movies. I will fully admit that I have some favorites, ranging from White Christmas to Die Hard (yes, it is a Christmas movie), but one that is almost impossible to skip over is A Christmas Story. Ralphie?s adventures certainly resonate with an older generation, as well as many younger generations. The excitement of this season is universal.

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Survivors still crushing cancer

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 30, 2025

Rochelle Holmes, Cheryl Sasser, Dena Kay Miller, Sandra Davidson, Lisa Rodebush, Iris Park, Sherry Pitts, Terri Fields, Melina Goatcher, Debbie Wycoff, Penny Marshall, Imogene Duvall and several other...

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Domestic Violence Event Oct. 23

October 30, 2025

Each year organizer LaDonna Rhodes and her daughter Felicia Brittle share their stories of surviving domestic abuse. See story on page A2. The McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to come ou...

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Fall & Halloween Happenings

By Checotah Perk?s 4th Annual Zombie Ball A night to Dismember Sat., Oct. 25 from 6-9 p.m. 317 W. Gentry Ave.

October 30, 2025

Zombie Crawl to The Gentry Cinema Special showing of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Crawl at 7:30 p.m. , Movie at 8 p.m. Hallowbaloo Fall Festival Sat., Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. Water Street, Carlton Landing Nine...

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Military Order of the Purple Heart to honor veterans

October 30, 2025

A Special Wreath Laying Ceremony for family members of veterans who gave their lives in Vietnam was recently announced by Don Nichols of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Military Order of t...

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Worship in the City

October 30, 2025

A Community Worship Service Sunday, Oct. 26 starting at 5 p.m. Checotah Veterans Park Don’t miss this time of coming together in unity and love.

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Man guilty of beating wife with hammer

October 30, 2025

A 56-year-old Checotah man has been found guilty of attempting to beat his wife to death with a hammer as she slept. Investigators said Shawn David Wright was angry about his wife forgetting to pick u...

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Donuts for Veterans

October 30, 2025

Donuts/coffee for Veterans event October 24, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Katy Depot in Checotah. Free of charge. Courtesy of the Paul Carr Memorial Foundation.

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Casey takes second in Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 30, 2025

Over the weekend Margaret Casey competed in the Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd where she completed a 100K run and came in second overall female in under 17 hours. “What a way to spend a whole Saturday!” Casey...

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Gardenia Club to host Program of Honor

October 30, 2025

The public is invited to the Gardenia Federated Club Program of Honor on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4 p.m. It will be held at the Checotah Mt. Calvary Baptist Church located at 212 E. Park Ave. The...

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Girl Scouts volunteer locally

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 30, 2025

Girl Scouts from the local area recently volunteered their time at Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Checotah and are learning the skills they need to become better citizens. “I’m proud of...

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7th Annual Checotah Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament

October 30, 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...