Leonard Hill - McIntosh Democrat

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March 19, 2026

Leonard Hill

Leonard Hill recently received 50,000 free feeder corn seeds from Isaac Peebles with Golden Harvest Seeds after he heard about his golden opportunities to make a difference in his local communities. Read more about the plans Hill has for The People’s Garden in Checotah and his high tunnel in Rentiesville in next week’s edition.

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When the Wild Onions return

By MICHAEL BARNES CONTRIBUTING WRITER The scent of wild onions filled the kitchen before any-thing

March 19, 2026

Spring gathering at the Eufaula Indian Community Nutrition Center celebrates food, tradition, and the hands that serve the community else. Earlier that morning, volunteers gathered at the Eufaula Indi...

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Women’s History Month

By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART FEDERATED CLUB

March 19, 2026

National Theme: “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Substantial Future” March is Women’s History Month. Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. Before it w...

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McIntosh County Commissioners call Special Election on sales tax renewal

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

March 19, 2026

McIntosh County voters will head to the polls June 16 to decide whether to renew an existing county sales tax used to fund roads, bridges and county facilities. The McIntosh County Board of County Com...

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Tornado victims identified in Beggs

March 19, 2026

A community and family are mourning the loss of Todd and Becky McClellan who were killed when an EF-3 tornado tore through the area Friday, March 6. Authorities identified the tornado victims from Beg...

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Shots fired outside of local school

March 19, 2026

On March 10, the Muskogee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fried in the area of the Oktaha Public Schools. Deputies were dispatched after multiple shots were reported near the sc...

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Nathan Duvall wins, pads standings lead

March 19, 2026

On paper, Nathan Duvall didn’t think he had much of a chance. It might be a good thing his skin is thicker than that. He stopped the clock in 3.8 seconds during Sunday’s championship round of the Fort...

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House approves increased penalties for domestic violence by strangulation

March 19, 2026

Rep. John George, R-Newalla, this week unanimously passed a bill in the House that would add domestic violence by strangulation to the list of crimes requiring a person to serve 85% of a prison senten...

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Heartland Heritage invites artifact enthusiasts

March 19, 2026

The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery will be hosting another meeting for artifact enthusiasts on Thursday, March 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at 116 N. Broadway in Checotah. Mel Phillips of the Oklahoma...

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Wild Game Dinner & Potluck at Lake Eufaula State Park

March 19, 2026

Come join locals for a great evening at Pickens Lake Group Camp, Hwy 150, Lake Eufaula State Park, on March 21 at 5 p.m. as Friends of Lake Eufaula State Park host their Annual Wild Game Dinner & Potl...

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‘Hopping history’ with local historian Roger Thompson

By Roger Thompson

March 19, 2026

“How the Bunny Hopped Into Easter” will be the topic explored at the 1 p.m. Friday, March 20 meeting of Friends of the Eufaula Memorial Library. Popular historian and superb researcher Roger Thompson ...

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GOP News

March 19, 2026

So what have Mc-Intosh County GOP members been up to these days? Well, we are busy planning an all day forum event with Pittsburg County at the SE Expo Center in McAlester for all statewide races. The...