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November 16, 2023
Upcoming Area Events
By Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

TNT Power Washing LLC will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner for ALL who would like to attend on Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. (or until the food is gone) at Checotah Senior Community Center. Food will be prepared by Watsons Meat Market.

VFW hosting Thanksgiving Dinner

Eufaula Lake VFW Post 8798 will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. “We are so thankful for our veterans, our families and our community,” said Post members.

Perksgiving Extravaganza Book Fair Benefit

Nov. 24-27 At Perk Place Free pie and coffee! Start saving those cans!

A Christmas Movie-Themed Lighted Parade is coming

Checotah’s Downtown Christmas Parade 2023 Monday evening, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

Prize money for top three floats Please no Santas on any floats – Santa will be the finale!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce for entry forms at 918-473-2070.

Checotah Roughriders Annual Toy Drive underway

Collecting unwrapped, new toys from Nov. 1 – Dec. 4 Proceeds to benefit McIntosh County Elementary School Students Please drop off toys during regular business hours at: Checotah Medical Dispensary, 900 W. Gentry.

There will be a collection parade in Checotah on Dec. 4. starting at 300 S. Broadway.

All riding clubs or individual riders are welcome, must bring a toy to ride.

For more information contact Tray Warrior 918-617-3401 or Luches Warrior 918843-0137.

Methodist Church to feature Praise Orchestra

The Tulsa Praise Orchestra will be in concert at the Methodist Church in Eufaula at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.

This is a big band of five saxophones, five trombones, five trumpets, full rhythm and singers.

The band is composed of professional musicians that perform free just to sustain the big band sound. It will be the best show in town that night.

Please plan to attend and bring a friend – it is open to all who come through the door.

More adoptions, less litters
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More adoptions, less litters
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 23, 2026
Two more city pound dogs found their forever homes through Paws N Claws rescue efforts this week. McIntosh County and abroad definitely need more adoptions and less litters of puppies and kittens. Of ...
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
April 23, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...
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Election Board hears contest in county commissioners race
April 23, 2026
The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...
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Suspect accused of striking patrol car, fleeing deputies before arrest
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 23, 2026
A McIntosh County man was arrested April 16 on a complaint of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a probable cause affidavit. Steven Wayne Smith, 54, of Checotah, was taken into ...
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Senior Send Off and upcoming events
April 23, 2026
It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...
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‘Art in The Park’ to celebrate all mothers
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‘Art in The Park’ to celebrate all mothers
April 23, 2026
Local artists with the Checotah Art Guild invite the public to celebrate motherhood at their annual “Art in the Park” on Saturday, May 9. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Veterans P...
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Successful City Wide Spring Trash-Off Day
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Successful City Wide Spring Trash-Off Day
April 23, 2026
The City of Checotah and Checotah Chamber had a successful City Wide Spring Trash Off Day on Saturday, April 18. Around 13 Chamber and city personnel as well as 14 local volunteers, young and old, joi...
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Maura McDermott Wood chosen Beta Sigma Phi Sister of the Year
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Maura McDermott Wood chosen Beta Sigma Phi Sister of the Year
April 23, 2026
Local Beta Sigma Phi members have chosen Maura McDermott Wood as Sister of the Year. An active member, Maura designs and produces an attractive and historic yearbook for the local president each year....
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Chaney’s Pizza coming to Checotah
April 23, 2026
Chaney’s Pizza announced that in light of changing circumstances, they were finalizing their current operations in Eufaula on Friday, April 17 and opening a new chapter at a new location in Checotah. ...
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FFA Speech Contest draws record-breaking entries
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FFA Speech Contest draws record-breaking entries
April 23, 2026
On Monday, April 6, Checotah FFA hosted their annual Speech Contest with a record-breaking 599 speeches entered and judged throughout the evening. “What an incredible day it was!” stated FFA advisor Z...
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Studio 45: A new creative space bringing artists, ideas and community together in downtown Eufaula
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Studio 45: A new creative space bringing artists, ideas and community together in downtown Eufaula
By MICHAEL BARNES 
April 23, 2026
On April 12, Studio 45 opened its doors in Eufaula, offering something more than a new venue. It is a place where creativity can gather, take form, and begin to take shape. Just off Main Street on Sel...
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