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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
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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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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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