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Faith and begorrah, it’s St. Patrick’s annual Green Run
A: Main, News
March 6, 2025
Faith and begorrah, it’s St. Patrick’s annual Green Run
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

The fourth annual 5K Green Run and 1-mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, March 15, starting at 9 a.m., with check-in at 8 a.m.

There are two major changes in this year’s run – the Lake Eufaula Association is hosting the event and the run will begin at Lake Eufaula Pavilion.

In years past the event had been at Xtreme RV Resort.

LEA Executive Director Rhonda Adams said the Pavilion is easier to access and provides more cover for participants.

As of Monday, 156 had signed up.

“We expect about 200,” Adams said.

As in the past, everyone is encouraged to come in St. Patrick’s Day-themed costumes and if you have a dog that likes to run bring him or her along. There will be contests for best dressed pets and best costumes.

All costume contest entries must be submitted by 9 a.m. on race day via Facebook Messenger.

The Costume Contest and Pet Costume Contest are sponsored by Lake Dog and Their People.

Enjoy shopping and delicious treats from Down Low Eatz and A Little Country Charm, plus wellness tips from Bee Well Family Heath Care, Ignite Health and Wellness and Lake Country Fitness.

At the site there will be food trucks, local vendors and a DJ.

There also will be a 50/50 raffle.

This is a USATF sanctioned race and will be timed.

For more information call Rhonda at 918-6897751 or Kelly at 918470-7527.

To sign up for the event go to HTTPS:// RUNSIGNUP.COM/ EUFAULAGREENRUN Sponsors are very important to the Green Run.

Pot of Gold Sponsors:

– Bee Well Family Healthcare – Lake & Bake (also our T-shirt Sponsor) Shamrock Sponsors: – East Central Electric – Muskogee Creek Nation Casino Leprechaun Sponsors:

– Farmers State Bank – Lake House Sushi and Hibachi Grill – Tavern 9 (Don’t miss $3 Green Beers after the run!)

Support our local animal charity

Paws and Claws, helping local animals in need.

Local businesses form teams

Community businesses are coming together to run for a cause! Teams from Tulip and Table, Lake Country Fitness, La Finca, and Lake & Bake. Create yours now!

Special thanks to our supporting sponsors – Leap of Faith – B&J Insurance – Mama Tig’s – Montgomery Massage – Barks & Bubbles Still accepting sponsors & vendors Want to showcase your business and be part of this exciting event? Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are still available! Contact us for details on how to get involved.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event—run, walk, or just come for the fun!

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
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
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
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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A hoe-lot is happening at The Happy Hoe Farm Market
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A hoe-lot is happening at The Happy Hoe Farm Market
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 20, 2025
Who says you can’t be a Happy Hoe? The Checotah Chamber of Commerce just had a ribbon cutting for The Happy Hoe Farm Market and the talk around town is there’s a hoe-lot of good things to eat or get a...
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Another successful Veterans Day Celebration
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Another successful Veterans Day Celebration
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 20, 2025
Another successful Veterans Day Celebration was hosted by Checotah Public Schools and honored all who served in the military especially local veterans on Tuesday, November 11. The special day started ...
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Upcoming Holiday Events
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Upcoming Holiday Events
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November 20, 2025
3rd Annual Feed the Community Tuesday, Nov. 24 Dinner served from 5 p.m. until the food runs out Checotah Community Center Everyone is welcome! By TNT Power Washing Services In Memory of their mother,...
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Motorcyclist killed
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Motorcyclist killed
November 20, 2025
A 36-year-old cyclist from McAlester was killed Friday when he lost control of his vehicle on U.S. 270 and Oil Well Road, rolled through a barbed wire fence and came to rest in a field. Zachary W. Pat...
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Ava Rose Johnson partners with businesses for Holiday Food Drive
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Ava Rose Johnson partners with businesses for Holiday Food Drive
November 20, 2025
Ava Rose Johnson is partnering with Community Counselors Group and True Value in a Holiday Food Drive that will help support families impacted by the recent government shutdown and cutbacks. “I am thr...
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