Potawatomi Fire Basketball team blazes through competition

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May 7, 2026

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR,

The Potawatomi Fire have established themselves as a dominant force in The Basketball League (TBL), entering April 2026 with an undefeated season record (14–0) and a 35-game winning streak dating back to the previous season. They have a historic overall record under head coach Mark Dannhoff of 107–11, including three TBL championships.

Key Records and Achievements (as of April/May 2026):

• Winning Streak: Recently achieved a 35-game consecutive win streak, just shy of their own TBL record of 36.

• Home Record: Set a TBL record with 52 consecutive wins (now up to 60) at FireLake Arena.

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Checotah Carnival and Hot Rod Weekend drew record crowds

By STAFF WRITER

May 7, 2026

The Checotah Carnival and Hot Rod Weekend blew in and blew up the competition across McIntosh County and beyond. It was a thrilling time for young and old to enjoy carnival games and rides as hundreds...

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City of Checotah awarded $272,000 CDBG REAP Grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

May 7, 2026

The City of Checotah is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $136,000 Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This fun...

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Jade McPeak serves as page

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

May 7, 2026

Jade McPeak served as a page for Senator Avery Frix this past week at the Capitol. Jade is finishing up her junior year at Checotah High School and continues to represent her school and community quit...

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SBA announces Small Business Person of the Year for Oklahoma

May 7, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY – Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced this year’s Small Business Persons of the Year winners from the 50 states, the District of Colum...

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Checotah Intermediate School in Oklahoma named a School of the Year in National Education Awards

May 7, 2026

Checotah Intermediate School has been named a National School of the Year in the 2026 Discovery Education Awards. It was announced Monday, May 4 to the Checotah Intermediate School students and educat...

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Art in the Park this Saturday

May 7, 2026

Don’t miss “Art in the Park’ on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Veteran’s Park at 112 North Broadway next to the Checotah Chamber of Commerce and the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery....

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Rescuing takes a village

May 7, 2026

One thing is for certain, rescuing animals takes a village and rescue never takes a day off. It’s 24/7 and consumes your life and your time, but for many of us it’s still worth it. I know it’s worth i...

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Don’t miss the 60th Old Settlers Day

May 7, 2026

Saturday, June 13 in Downtown Checotah! Come enjoy Arts & Crafts, Food Vendors, a Kid Zone, Parade, Rodeo and Street Dance! So many vendors and activities for the whole family to enjoy!

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One-Day Only Mattress fundraiser for football program

May 7, 2026

Checotah Football is excited to announce it will host a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Checotah High School. For one day only, the High School will be tr...

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Bills being signed into law

May 7, 2026

It’s the time of the legislative session when the House is finishing hearing Senate bills, and the Senate is completing the process of considering House bills. The governor also continues to sign bill...

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‘Sabers and Shotguns’ presentation scheduled for May 16 at Honey Springs Battlefield

May 7, 2026

On Saturday, May 16, at 10:30 a.m., Honey Springs Battlefield will host an active demonstration of the sabers and shotguns used in the Civil War cavalry in Indian Territory. The event is free and open...