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HALLOTHANKSMAS… the craziest time of the year!
News
October 31, 2024
HALLOTHANKSMAS… the craziest time of the year!

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Downtown Trunk or Treat Extravaganza

Downtown businesses are decorating the trunks of their vehicles as kids trick or treat downtown and around town Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Lake Eufaula State Park Haunted Trail

Every Saturday in October Also the first weekend in Nov. Dark until 10 p.m. Get your SPOOK ON! For more info: 918-689-5311

Wicked Wood Haunt

Open every Friday and Saturday in October From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Also open Halloween night 418580 Texanna Rd, Eufaula Concession stands with gooey treats and slimy drinks

Haunted Husky Halfway House

The Husky Halfway House, at 121130 S. 4180 Road, in Eufaula, will host a “Howl-oween” party from noon till 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.

There will be 30 treat stations, glow sticks, candy, toys and books.

Groups are welcome; volunteers needed. Husky Halfway House is an Oklahomabased 501(c)(3) site-based animal rescue nonprofit that rescues, rehabs, and rehomes Siberian huskies and Alaskan malamutes from high-kill shelters, puppy mills, the streets and other abusive situations throughout the United States.

Eufaula Downtown Merchant Trick or Treat

Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Pop With A Cop plus other fun activities Downtown Main Street, Eufaula Eufaula Area Chamber of Commerce

Calvary Baptist Church Harvest Gathering

Sunday, Nov. 3 from 1 – 3 p.m.

Food/Games/Inflatables/Pie Walk/Hayride/ Fun/Fellowship Hwy 150 – One mile W off of Hwy 69

Checotah First United Methodist Church Christmas Sale

Join us for a jolly good time! Nov. 5, 6 & 7 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 419 W. Gentry Ave. Christmas Décor, Clothing, Toys, Houseware, Jewelry, Shoes & More

Checotah First United Methodist Church Christmas Silent Auction

Decorated Trees, Wreathes, Gift Sets and More!

Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. – Noon 419 West Gentry Ave. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds benefit the Checotah Methodist Mission Food Pantry.

CAG Holiday Art & Craft Show & Sale

Checotah Art Guild will host their 4th annual Art & Craft Holiday Show & Sale Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 116 N. Broadway, Checotah at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery There will be cash prizes and ribbons awarded.

Plus $5 photos with Santa.

Call 405-570-3569 for more details to enter or set up a booth.

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade

Monday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Theme: All I Want For Christmas Float Competition with Prizes Downtown Checotah –Line up at CMS Call 918-473-2070 to sign up.

Checotah Schools savor the holidays
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Checotah Schools savor the holidays
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 27, 2025
All of Checotah Schools were a buzz as students, teachers and staff savored their last week of holiday events before Thanksgiving Break. Checotah School Choirs under Director Greg Spena performed thei...
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ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects
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ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects
By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT 
November 27, 2025
Driving on McIntosh County highways should be smoother by 2035, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface about 39 miles of I-40, U.S. 69 and other highways. ODOT ex...
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A ‘Golden Christmas’ to benefit residents
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A ‘Golden Christmas’ to benefit residents
November 27, 2025
A “Golden Christmas” sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild will benefit residents at the Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center again this year. Select an angel off the Golden Angel Tree located in ...
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A Thanksgiving message to our community
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A Thanksgiving message to our community
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
November 27, 2025
As we head into Thanksgiving, we find ourselves reflecting on what makes our community so special. This isn’t just about where we live; it’s all the simple moments that remind us that smalltown life i...
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Candidate filing begins for Board of Education
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Candidate filing begins for Board of Education
November 27, 2025
Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, for McIntosh County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candi...
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Mural dedication honors Watts’ legacy and leadership
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Mural dedication honors Watts’ legacy and leadership
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
November 27, 2025
Friends, family and officials attended a powerful moment of community pride on Monday as a new mural honoring former U.S. Congressman and Eufaula native J.C. Watts is officially dedicated at City Hall...
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FCCLA take first place at District STAR
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FCCLA take first place at District STAR
November 27, 2025
FCCLA students recently came back with some serious bragging rights as they competed in the NE4 District STAR event. Their teacher and FCCLA advisor April Sinor stated, “I am truly blessed to spend my...
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Native Holiday Arts and Crafts show Dec. 6
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Native Holiday Arts and Crafts show Dec. 6
November 27, 2025
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will host a Native Holiday Arts and Crafts show on Saturday, Dec. 6th, at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Road, Eufaula, from 9:00am-3pm. Various handm...
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Letter to the Editor
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Letter to the Editor
November 27, 2025
To the Editor: I am not Native American. I am a 76-year-old retired white male who has recently learned about the crisis of missing native American women. During the Covid lockdown I was watching a do...
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Grateful this season
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Grateful this season
November 27, 2025
It seems like time is flying by and months are changing within days not weeks as year after year pass too quickly. However, I know every season has something that we can be grateful for if we just loo...
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Elevate learning, not just test scores
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Elevate learning, not just test scores
By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO 
November 27, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma has consistently lingered toward the bottom of state rankings when it comes to reading comprehension with elementaryaged students. Some leaders have offered solutions, and we ...
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