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April 25, 2024

Delaney Davis

Delaney Davis recently won All-Around state champion with an All Around score of 38.5 at Oklahoma AAU Gymnastics this last week. Delaney scored a 9.625 placing third in Beam, a 9.775 placing first in Vault, a 9.525 placing first in Floor and a 9.675 placing first in Bars and will heads to regionals next.

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Wildcats celebrate Homecoming Week

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

September 12, 2024

The Checotah Wildcats celebrated Homecoming week by wearing sports jerseys on Tuesday and neon on Wednesday. Then Thursday they had a color war with 9th grade wearing yellow, 10th wearing green, 11th ...

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Woman charged with abandoning dog

September 12, 2024

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 29-year-old Enid woman for abandoning a dog at a Checotah residence. Jazmine Shaneen Roberts reportedly left the dog at the home of Letha and Shawn Robert...

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More abandonment means more volunteers needed

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

September 12, 2024

McIntosh County as a whole has seen its fair share of animals being abandoned. Eufaula pound has picked up four dogs just this past week and local shelters like Happy Paws in Checotah has also seen th...

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Recount doesn’t change election results

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

September 12, 2024

A recount of the votes cast in the Aug. 27 run-off election for McIntosh County District 2 Commissioner didn’t change the outcome. Incumbent Monty Grider lost by 12 votes to challenger Clifford McElha...

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Hit-and-run suspect in custody of tribal authorities

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

September 12, 2024

A 33-year-old man arrested by Checotah police in August on suspicion of a hit and run incident is in the custody of the Muscogee Creek Nation on charges of felony theft and felony eluding. Cody Wayne ...

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Driver of tractor killed

September 12, 2024

A 55-year-old Oktaha man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday, Sept. 5 on U.S. 64 five miles south of Muskogee, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Dead at the scene was Brent Eller...

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Commissioner gives update on courthouse

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

September 12, 2024

Dist. 2 County Commissioner Monty Grider spoke at the monthly Eufaula Chamber of Commerce luncheon, giving an update on the $6.2-million makeover of the courthouse. The project includes a new three-st...

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Elaina Donahue’s Rett Walk & 5K Run

September 12, 2024

Saturday, Sept. 28 Race starts at 9 a.m. Follow I:40 Facebook page for registration and details

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Lake Eufaula Out of the Darkness Walk

September 12, 2024

Join locals for first Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk September 21 at the Eufaula Cove Pavilion Onsite registration starts at 3 p.m. Walk starts at 4 p.m.

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CLPS celebrated 40 years at the Katy

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

September 12, 2024

The Checotah Landmark Preservation Society celebrated 40 years with a Cornhole at the Depot Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 7. The tournament was a fundraiser and CLPS volunteers served hotdogs, chips a...

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EHS ’64 Reunion Sept. 20

September 12, 2024

EHS Class of 1964 will hold its 60th Reunion on Sept.20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Legacy on Main Street. There is an open invitation to 1963 and 1965 classes. Please contact all your old classmates and...