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February 29, 2024
Court Report

McIntosh County District Court Report

Felony Cases

David Daniel Crawford-burglary in the 2nd degree Elizabeth Meyer-falsely personate another to create liability Eltonio Ontre Evans-bail jumping Angela Lynn Gongles- bail jumping Miriam Lara-bail jumping Richard Allan Phillips-kidnapping Victoria Phillips-kidnapping Randall Wayne Piland-bail jumping

Misdemeanor Cases

Tyler Albanese-driving with license cancelled/suspended Joshua allen Adams-driving with license cancelled/suspended Cindy Lynn Birdcreek-driving with license cancelled/suspended Reanna Paige Blackwood-possession of C.D.S.

John Hallmark- public intoxication Troy Dale Wiseman-possession

Civil Cases

exceeding $10,000

Freedom Mortgage Corp. vs. Felicia Phoebe Lynn Byrd et al DCMHP, LLC vs. Mike Hoehnew et al Discover Bank vs. Ronda L. King Discover Bank vs. Tasha Roper Kenny Looney vs. Jody Lynch

Civil Cases

less than $10,000

American Express National Bank

vs. Tricia Butler

Divorces filed

Jessica Farmer vs. Richard Wayne Jessica Gaxiola vs. Jeffery Gaxiola Deonna Manson vs. Michael Allen Manson

Marriage

Licenses

none

Protective

Orders

Alyssa McAllister, vs. Matthew Callis Jessica Farmer vs. Richard Wayne PellR achael Marie Lane vs. Donte Smith Lonnie Lee Smith vs. Jacob Alexander Smith

Traffic Cases

Wesley Lane Abernathy-operating a m/v with expired tag Malcolm B Blakeman-speeding Angelea Kay Brittan-operating a m/v with expired tag; suspension/ revocation Raul Franco-speeding Payden Wayne Lyons-interlock/ operate vehicle without ignition interlock installed ameron Jay Moore-speeding Courtaney Muldrew-speeding Raymond Ollie Norwood-failure to comply with compulsory insurance law Shawn Michael Park-operating a m/v at a speed greater than reasonable and proper

Goodbye to Gary Lee Nichols
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Goodbye to Gary Lee Nichols
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 12, 2026
There are men who build businesses. And there are men who build communities. Gary Lee Nichols did both. For more than five decades, Gary wasn’t just the owner of grocery stores; he was a steady presen...
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Banning comments after tornado hits Beggs
March 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, RBixby, released the following statement after tornadoes hit northeast Oklahoma Friday night: “The severe weather that moved through Oklahoma this weekend resulted ...
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Communities built through faith and determination
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Communities built through faith and determination
By STAFF WRITER 
March 12, 2026
On a cool Saturday morning, Feb. 28, in the closing days of Black History Month, the steeple of Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church in Checotah rose above a quiet gathering devoted to remembrance, faith and...
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5th Annual Green Run is March 14
March 12, 2026
The 5th Annual Green Run returns this Saturday at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF-sanctioned 5K and a Fun Run, welcoming runners, walkers, families, ...
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Former OSBI investigator sentenced for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor
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MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jordan Francis Toyne, age 37, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 109 months in prison for ea...
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An All American 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off success
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An All American 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off success
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 12, 2026
The 18th Annual Checotah Chili Cook-Off hosted by the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery was a culinary showdown of steaming hot chili along with American patriotism for fun-filled evening of food an...
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March 12, 2026
Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, McIntosh County Election Board Secretary Kim Limbaugh said today. Voters may change their party a...
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Checotah Livestock aids tornado victims
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Checotah Livestock Market announced they will be helping aid recent tornado victims in Beggs. “Our community has always stepped up when neighbors are hurting,” a Checotah Livestock spokeman said. “In ...
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Oversight work and deadlines
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Oversight work and deadlines
By REPRESENTATIVE NEIL HAYS (405) 557-7302 
March 12, 2026
This week has been especially active at the Capitol as oversight c ommit tees work through one of the most imp ortant stages of the legislative session. At this point in the process, all remaining Hou...
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The ‘prose’ and cons of paragraphs
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I miss the days of true creative writing – you know, when you could write a real paragraph and your readers could keep up with the story. You didn’t have to throw in a bunch of pictures or short and s...
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C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition menu
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March 16 - March 20 611 N. Broadway, Checotah Please call 918-237-1118 for meal reservations by 12 p.m. the day before services. Monday, March 16: Cheeseburger w/ toppings; potato; veggie salad; cake;...
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