Whitman chosen as 2025 - McIntosh Democrat

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January 29, 2026

Whitman chosen as 2025

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER,

The Checotah Fire Department held their annual appreciation firefighter dinner on January 17, sponsored by Richard Tyler and Tyler Mountain BBQ. Firefighters and their families enjoyed an evening of great food and good fellowship as Zach Whitman was recognized as the 2025 Firefighter of the Year by the Checotah Fire Department.

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Fugitive arrested in Eufaula

January 29, 2026

The Eufaula Police Department served a warrant at a residence in the Lakehurst Addition within the City of Eufaula on Jan. 22. The warrant was served as part of an ongoing investigation. The suspect, ...

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Warrant issued for man who failed to appear in court

January 29, 2026

A bench warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old McIntosh County man who failed to appear in court for a hearing held on Dec. 18, 2025. Arnold Willard Carey Jr. forfeited his $50,000 bond. He is char...

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Family mourns loss of son shot on security duty

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 29, 2026

Funeral services were held January 21 for SunJun July, as his family laid him to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah. He would have turned 23 this month on January 22 but was shot and killed Januar...

lifestyle

Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah honored

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

January 29, 2026

Oklahoma P.E.O. Chapter BX, Checotah was recently honored with a proclamation from Mayor Daniel Tarkington at the last Checotah City Council for their “longstanding commitment to providing financial a...

lifestyle

January is School Board Recognition Month

January 29, 2026

January is School Board Recognition Month and Checotah Public Schools truly appreciates their school board. “This is an opportunity to build community awareness and understanding of the crucial role a...

News

Green Country CattleWomen announce new board

January 29, 2026

Green Country CattleWomen announced their new board as they wrapped up two years with their former board that they express their gratitude of exceptional leadership and support. The former board inclu...

Opinion

When protest threatens democracy

January 29, 2026

For me, one of the most important issues we face moving forward is our respect for law and democracy. Whether one agrees with it or not, ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is a legal feder...

Opinion

Snow days then vs snow days now

January 29, 2026

Wow what a difference a few years makes from snow days then versus snow days now! Actually it’s been well over 50 years since I was that little girl excited to hear that it was going to snow. Back the...

News

Property rights advocate gives solar-farm warning

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

January 29, 2026

McIntosh County Republicans met Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Eufaula VFW for a meeting featuring a presentation on large-scale solar development and an update on long-term city planning from Eufaula Mayo...

News

Checotah Stories from the past

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

January 29, 2026

115 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, February 16, 1911 CANNERY ASSURED That Checotah is to have a cannery and one calculated to take care of the fruit and vegetables grown in this section ...

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PSO shares safety tips to help prepare for winter weather

January 29, 2026

TULSA — As colder temperatures approach and the possibility of winter storms increases, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is encouraging customers to take proactive steps to stay safe and prepa...