Obituaries
July 4, 2024
DEATH NOTICES

CHECOTAH – Mary M. Cromley, 88, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at her home in Checotah, Oklahoma. Graveside services were held Friday, June 14 at Parker Cemetery, Arkansas City, KS.

CHECOTAH – Beverly Needham, 75, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2024 at the Checotah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Services are pending at this time.

CHECOTAH – Travis Dean Coleman, 53, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Muskogee. Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 3 at Garrett Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

Checotah’s ‘All
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Checotah’s ‘All
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 12, 2024
I The Checotah Chamber of Commerce and the City of Checotah went all out this year lighting up the town, so of course the theme of their holiday lighted parade on Dec. 2 was “All I Want for Christmas....
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Board candidates file
December 12, 2024
For McIntosh County school districts, the following candidates filed for 2025 Board of Education offices during the candidate filing period Dec. 2-4: Checotah Public Schools Office #5, Christie Bobo a...
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16th Annual ‘Feeding All Souls’ Free Christmas Dinner
December 12, 2024
“Feeding All Souls” Turkey Give-A-Way Saturday, December 21 12 p.m. -2 p.m. (or until turkeys are gone) Limit one turkey per car Location: 3LFARMS, the “People’s Garden” 515 N.E. 3rd St. in Checotah W...
Jayton’s final gift
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Jayton’s final gift
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 12, 2024
Local honored in Mississippi Jayton Allen Stahlhut may not be home for Christmas ever again, but his spirit of giving will live on and his genuine love for people will always be remembered in his last...
Virtual care van toured by doctors
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Virtual care van toured by doctors
December 12, 2024
On December 4, the OSU Extension office hosted a tour of the facilities and the virtual care van for Dr. Damona Doye, Associate Vice President of Extension and Engagement; Dr. Gina Peek, Associate Dea...
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Holiday Events & Gatherings
December 12, 2024
Freedom House/Adult & Teen Challenge Christmas Open House Thurs., Dec. 12 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Door prizes, snacks, tours and shopping Haltom’s Huddle Food Drive Haltom’s Huddle will be collecting canned g...
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Wind turbine company fails to meet with commissioners
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
December 12, 2024
“I think they’re going to fold,” District 3 County Commissioner Bobby Ziegler said at Monday’s weekly commissioners’ meeting. Perhaps it was wishful thinking as he reacted to the fact that a TransAlta...
Shop with a Cop Dec. 16-18
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Shop with a Cop Dec. 16-18
By KEVIN BRANSCUM DA INVESTIGATOR 
December 12, 2024
This year marks the 11th annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP. As we finalize our coordinated efforts with our law enforcement partners and school districts, we would like to inform ...
Traffic victim identified
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Traffic victim identified
December 12, 2024
The man killed in a single-vehicle accident near Longtown on Dec. 1 has been identified by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol as Zackerie Grantham, 23. Grantham, of Enterprise, died when the 1993 Chevrolet Z...
Traditions should transcend death
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Traditions should transcend death
December 12, 2024
Holidays bring up a lot of memories for me and holiday traditions have always been a big part of making the holiday season special. These little traditions seem to make us feel more connected to one a...
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