logo
Login Subscribe
Google Play App Store
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
    • Opinion
  • Sports
  • E-edition
  • Public Notices
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
      • Opinion
    • Sports
    • E-edition
    • Public Notices
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
to come.
News
June 19, 2025
to come.

CLPS meet at the Katy Depot

The Checotah Landmark Preservation Society have their general meetings the second Thursday of each month at the Katy Depot, located at the corner Paul Carr Drive and Emmy’s Way. Anyone interested in joining CLPS is encouraged to come and be a part of preserving Checotah’s history. You can also email katydepot.checotah@gmail.com for more information.

DAV McIntosh County Chapter #3 meets monthly The DAV McIntosh County Chapter #3 meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 11092 S. 4184 Rd., Checotah (1/2 mile west of Onapa Rd.) Come be a part of the Disabled American Veterans organization or if you are a veteran and need help filing a claim for VA Disability contact Pete Laughlin, DAV Commander for McIntosh County and veterans services officer at 918-8693263 or Brian Moore at 817-271-2037.

Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery open to the public

The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery is full of all kinds of history to include authentic Indian artifacts to legendary cowboy memorabilia to country icons like Checotah’s own Carrie Underwood. Come by and tour everything the Heartland has to offer. The Heartland is open Mon. – Fri. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday. Contact Iris Park at 405-570-3569.

Join the Checotah Art Guild

Come join in the fun of creating unique art pieces with the Checotah Art Guild. The CAG is always adding talented local artists who enjoy all forms of art and giving back to their community. Come meet up with talented friends for Open Art on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m.

If interested in joining the CAG please contact Iris Park at 405-570-3569.

Lions Club host day and night meetings Checotah Lions Club hosts day and night meetings for members’ convenience. The noon day meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at noon at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. These meetings generally have guest speakers and a meal is served.

The night meetings are business only and held the fourth Thursday from 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Come be a part of the Lions Club and help serve your community.

Contact Lion President Jamie Hilbert at 918-6165469 for more information..

Texanna Lady Crafters

The Texanna Lady Crafters’ Shop is a non-profit craft and gift store. We are located on Texanna Road, 1 mile east of Highway 69, straight across from Dawn’s Place Cafe. We are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stop by and let us take a photo of you and your family in front of the Big Butterfly Board. Watch for the tall flags and drop in to see what’s new. We are always busy!

His Ability Ministries meet monthly

Join His Ability Ministries on the 2nd Thursday of each month for quality time together sharing God’s Word and enjoying snacks, games and crafts for all ages and abilities.

Fellowship starts at 6:30 p.m. at 401 N. Broadway, Checotah.

Contact Brooke Meeks at 918-616-6836 or Dustin Meeks at 918-869-2809 for more information.

Least of These Food Ministry monthly distribution The Least of These Food Ministry offers free grocery distributions to anyone in Checotah or the surrounding area who struggles with food insecurities. Participants must provide ID and proof of residency. Grocery distribution is the third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at the First Assembly of God located at 401 N. Broadway.

Eufaula Indian Community monthly meetings The Eufaula Indian Community meets on the last Thursday of every month at 800 Birkes Rd. in Eufaula. We will notify you of any changes or you can call the EIC office at 918-617-7587 to confirm.

Quilt Guild meets Wednesdays

The Piece Makers Quilt Guild of Eufaula is a guild that promotes an interest in quilts, quilt making and other sewing projects. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Pied Piper Pest Control building located on the corner

Monthly Giveback Day

Free community resources available @ Under One Roof, 107 McKinley, Eufaula Come join us the 4th Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for lunch Do you need Medicaid/Soonercare – DHS Mobile Unit, Housing, Employment/School, Family Violence Prevention, Recovery, Free Cell Phones, Books or Hygiene Items. Hosted by Under One Roof and the McIntosh Co. Coalition for a Healthy Community. For more information call 918-6897505.

Respite Vouchers available for seniors raising children

Are you caring for a relative child under the age of 18? Do you need a break? The Caregiver Program might be just what you’re looking for. Respite Vouchers are a total $300 for a 3-month period. The Senior Raising Children can hire someone of their choosing to give them a much-needed break. For more information contact Alysa Kinnell, EODD Area Agency on Aging, Lead Social Services Specialist at 918-682-7891 or the SENIOR INFO LINE at 1-800-211-2116.

Respite voucher for caregivers

Are you caring for someone 60 years of age or older that needs assistance with dressing, walking, transferring, bathing, eating, or toileting? Do you assist someone with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or Parkinson’s disease? The Caregiver Program might be just what you’re looking for. The Respite Vouchers are a total of $300 for a 3-month period. The Caregiver can hire someone of their choosing to give them a much-needed break. There are no income guidelines for this program. For more information, please contact the EODD Area Agency on Aging, Social Services Specialist at 918-682-7891 or the SENIOR INFO LINE at 1-800-211-2116.

Finding Hope

Finding Hope is a support group for loved ones who have been impacted by addiction. Find education and inspiration during meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at North Fork Baptist Church. Contact information: findinghopeeufaula@

Shop with a Cop brightens Christmas
A: Main, News...
Shop with a Cop brightens Christmas
December 18, 2025
Dozens of McIntosh County kids were escorted on a Christmas shopping spree by law enforcement officers last week. In total, over 80 kids received a total of $30,000 worth of presents. Each purchased g...
this is a test
Fa La La La La and fraud go hand in hand this season
A: Main, News...
Fa La La La La and fraud go hand in hand this season
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 18, 2025
It may be time to “Deck the Halls” but it’s also time to beware of fraudulent deals because Fa La La La La and fraud go hand in hand this season. It may be the most wonderful time of the year as many ...
this is a test
A: Main, News...
Lake Eufaula family loses dream home in fire, grateful for heroic ODOC agent
December 18, 2025
Craig and Chelsea Lewis experienced their worst nightmare when their dream home on Lake Eufaula was reduced to charred rubble just weeks before Christmas. “Overnight, it ended up being a total loss,” ...
this is a test
Roger Thompson to keynote Friends’ event
A: Main, News...
Roger Thompson to keynote Friends’ event
December 18, 2025
“How Chri s tmas Started and Surged” will be the topic explored at the 1 p.m. Friday, December 19 meeting of Friends of Eufaula Memorial Library. How can Odin, the Norse God of wisdom, poetry, agricul...
this is a test
A: Main, News...
17th Annual Feeding All Souls continues
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
December 18, 2025
The 17th Annual Feeding All Souls Christmas Dinner will be on Thursday, Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for any soul who needs to be fed. Church members from Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church will be cookin...
this is a test
A: Main, News...
Is your name on the list?
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
December 18, 2025
The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office has released its latest report of unclaimed property, and the full list of names appears inside this week’s edition on page 3. Every year, millions of dollars in ...
this is a test
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
Muscogee Nation celebration marks opening of Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
A: Main, News...
Muscogee Nation celebration marks opening of Lake Eufaula Casino Hotel
December 18, 2025
Leaders from the Muscogee Nation and the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises (MNGE) held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Monday, Dec. 15, to open the doors on a $69.8 million capital investment, the new...
this is a test
CAG spreads Christmas cheer
News
CAG spreads Christmas cheer
December 18, 2025
Special angels from around the county selected angels from the tree to give Checotah Nursing & Rehabilitation a “Golden Christmas” this year. The project was sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild to ben...
this is a test
News
Past school records to be destroyed
December 18, 2025
Checotah High School will be destroying past graduate records. If you graduated in the school year 2020, you can pick up your high school records. You may call ahead at (918) 473-9100 to arrange picku...
this is a test
News
Teen with leukemia has a Christmas wish
By JOE DORMAN, CEO OKLAHOMA INSTITUTE FOR CHILD ADVOCACY 
December 18, 2025
Just about eight years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Miller Hines through his mother, Miranda, who was working for OICA as the director of our OK Foster Wishes program and who operated our specia...
this is a test
News
AARP warns of ‘12 Scams of the Holidays’
December 18, 2025
The holiday season brings joy and generosity, but it is also a prime time for scammers to cash in. AARP Oklahoma is alerting the public to the “12 Scams of the Holidays” and sharing prevention tips fr...
this is a test
Facebook
Twitter
Tweets
Twitter
Tweets

MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT
300-A S. Broadway
Checotah, OK
74426

(918) 473-2313

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Mcintosh Democrat

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy