Webbers Falls man killed in motorcycle crash

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April 9, 2026

By AMIE CATO-REMER COURTESY,

A Webbers Falls man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Saturday night in rural Muskogee County, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP).

The collision occurred at around 10:14 p.m. at the intersection of County Road South 85th Street East and County Road East 148th Street South.

According to the preliminary report, Joseph Johnson, 24, was traveling southbound on 85th Street East on a motorcycle when, for unknown reasons, he departed the roadway to the left.

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Easter weekend was eggs-tra special

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

April 9, 2026

McIntosh County Easter weekend was filled with activity, even as spring storms forced a few last-minute changes across the area. At Lake Eufaula State Park and other locations, rising water and soggy ...

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Commissioner races highlight McIntosh County ballot

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

April 9, 2026

Filing for the 2026 election cycle has closed, leaving McIntosh County voters with a mix of uncontested races and a handful of competitive contests. Several county officials filed for re-election with...

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10,000 drones depict 1 King Jesus over North America

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

April 9, 2026

It was an extra-ordinary Holy Week in the U.S. with a spectacular light show that had never taken place before in Northern America. Thousands of drones lit up the sky over Manvel, TX as Aerial Illumin...

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City Wide Spring Trash Off Saturday, April 18

April 9, 2026

Must have current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamber of Commerc...

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FFA loving Livestock Judging Contests

April 9, 2026

On March 26 Checotah FFA traveled to Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton for the CDE Contest, and they represented their town well. The Senior Livestock Judging Team was the 9th Overall Team. ...

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Mullens Chevrolet to provide Checotah Little League with new equipment, monetary contribution and instructional clinics

April 9, 2026

Mullens Chevrolet is partnering with Checotah Little League with the Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball program to provide new equipment, a monetary donation, invitations to a free instructional clin...

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Volunteers needed at CARD Checotah Senior Center

April 9, 2026

The CARD program needs volunteers to help deliver meals to the homebound in the Checotah area. If you have a love for your elderly community and would like to contribute about 1.5 hours a weekday to d...

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Jade McPeak earns Top 3 in the state

April 9, 2026

Results from the upcoming Oklahoma State FFA Convention & Expo have Jade McPeak as a Top 3 Proficiency Award Finalist in the area of Diversified Livestock Production. McPeak is one of the top three in...

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Carnival and Cruise Night coming to Checotah

April 9, 2026

A carnival is coming to Checotah the first weekend in May. Anyone interested in being a food or arts and craft vendor can get a vendor application from city hall. A whole weekend full of fun is schedu...

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Resurrection Sunday was just the beginning

April 9, 2026

As I watched one local church depict the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ this past Thursday and Friday and then heard my pastor and other pastors preach about the significance of the resu...

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Governor, U.S. Senator set pace for local, state, federal candidates

April 9, 2026

More than 600 Oklahomans have filed for district, state and federal offices, according to the Oklahoma State Election Board. That’s more than the 569 who filed four years ago. Fifteen have filed for g...