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More abandonment means more volunteers needed
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More abandonment means more volunteers needed
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
September 12, 2024
McIntosh County as a whole has seen its fair share of animals being abandoned. Eufaula pound has picked up four dogs just this past week and local shelters like Happy Paws in Checotah has also seen th...
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Recount doesn’t change election results
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
September 12, 2024
A recount of the votes cast in the Aug. 27 run-off election for McIntosh County District 2 Commissioner didn’t change the outcome. Incumbent Monty Grider lost by 12 votes to challenger Clifford McElha...
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Hit-and-run suspect in custody of tribal authorities
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
September 12, 2024
A 33-year-old man arrested by Checotah police in August on suspicion of a hit and run incident is in the custody of the Muscogee Creek Nation on charges of felony theft and felony eluding. Cody Wayne ...
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Driver of tractor killed
September 12, 2024
A 55-year-old Oktaha man was killed in a two-vehicle accident on Wednesday, Sept. 5 on U.S. 64 five miles south of Muskogee, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Dead at the scene was Brent Eller...
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Commissioner gives update on courthouse
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Commissioner gives update on courthouse
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
September 12, 2024
Dist. 2 County Commissioner Monty Grider spoke at the monthly Eufaula Chamber of Commerce luncheon, giving an update on the $6.2-million makeover of the courthouse. The project includes a new three-st...
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Elaina Donahue’s Rett Walk & 5K Run
September 12, 2024
Saturday, Sept. 28 Race starts at 9 a.m. Follow I:40 Facebook page for registration and details
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Lake Eufaula Out of the Darkness Walk
September 12, 2024
Join locals for first Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk September 21 at the Eufaula Cove Pavilion Onsite registration starts at 3 p.m. Walk starts at 4 p.m.
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Holly Lackey is the new face of the Chamber
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Holly Lackey is the new face of the Chamber
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
August 29, 2024
Checotah local, Holly Lackey, is now the new face of the Checotah Chamber of Commerce. Lackey has taken a part-time position at the Chamber and will be available from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. each week day to ...
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City signs 30 year lease with I.O.O.F.
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City signs 30 year lease with I.O.O.F.
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
August 29, 2024
The mayor signed for the Checotah Public Works Authority a new lease agreement with the Endowment Fund Grand Lodge of Oklahoma of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) that will be in effect...
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Texanna Road traffic disruption Sept. 4
August 29, 2024
On Sept. 4 Texanna Road will be closed north of Ogden Corner to replace a 6-inch around, 40-foot long rusted out culvert, District 2 County Commissioner Monty Guthrie has announced. The road at that l...
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Lakeside Large Car Truck Show raises money for kids
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Lakeside Large Car Truck Show raises money for kids
August 29, 2024
Checotah trucker Buck Crombies second annual Lakeside Large Car Truck Show took place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23 and 24 at Xtreme RV Resort. More than $8,000 raised by last years event went to the S...
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Have a Safe Labor Day Weekend
August 29, 2024
The end of summer is upon us and is traditionally marked by the Labor Day weekend. This holiday weekend is a time for America to reflect on the hard work of our fellow Americans and enjoy the last few...
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National Corvette Museum
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National Corvette Museum
August 29, 2024
Cool corvettes came through Checotah on Monday afternoon on their way to the National Corvette Museum for its 30th anniversary. See more in next week’s edition.
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Successful first week of school
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Successful first week of school
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
August 22, 2024
Checotah Public Schools (CPS) officially started back on Thursday, Aug. 15, with the senior Class of 2025 meeting on Ogle Field for their last “Senior Sunrise” together. However, the first of the week...
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Rentiesville Blues Festival No. 34 Aug. 30 – Sept. 1
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Rentiesville Blues Festival No. 34 Aug. 30 – Sept. 1
August 22, 2024
Fifty bands, including groups from seven states, will provide a rich showcase of “All the bands are great!” said Selby Minner, who has hosted the event for decades. Gates open at 4 p.m. each day. Seve...
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Couple arrested on animal cruelty charges
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
August 22, 2024
A man and wife have been arrested on animal cruelty charges. Warrants for the arrest of Morgan Alayne Bateman, 39, Checotah, and Cody Donald Smith, Piru, Calif, were is- sued on Aug. 8. The couple tur...
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Dog allegedly beaten with bat
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August 22, 2024
JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR A 67-year-old Hanna man has been arrested on an animal cruelty charge for allegedly beating a dog with a baseball bat. Jesse Paul Burcham was arrested at his residence on Au...
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Porum Landing homicide investigated
August 22, 2024
The Cherokee Nation Marshals Service is investigating a homicide that took place at Porum Landing on Sunday. No arrests have been made as of Monday afternoon and details of the crime are not available...
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Two Checotah FFA students earn American FFA Degree
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Two Checotah FFA students earn American FFA Degree
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
August 22, 2024
Two Checotah FFA students, Kristian Pouncil and Shanelle Shepherd-Scott, completed their requirements to earn the highest degree in FFA- the American FFA Degree. The American Degree is the “Gold Stand...
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Jerry’s Cat Rescue – How a death-bed promise turned into a life-saving mission
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Jerry’s Cat Rescue – How a death-bed promise turned into a life-saving mission
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
August 22, 2024
What started out as a concerned neighbor taking care of another neighbor, ended up becoming a death-bed promise that would turn into a life-saving mission for one family new to Checotah. Teresa and Jo...
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Treasurer honored at retirement party
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Treasurer honored at retirement party
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
Retiring McIntosh County Treasurer Betty Whisenhunt received high praise from the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd at Whisenhunt’s retirement party Friday. “She could give courses acros...
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Council approves water rate increase for city and rural users
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
July 3, 2025
A newly adopted ordinance, passed June 9 by the City Council, increases rates for all users, including those living outside city limits. This new ordinance officially raises monthly water rates for re...
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
July 3, 2025
A 57-year-old Eufaula woman was killed by lightning during a routine stroll through a cemetery Friday evening. Joy Ann Rogers was walking through Greenwood cemetery shortly before 7 p.m. when a thunde...
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
By LENORE BECHTEL 
July 3, 2025
Her casket rested below center stage at the Checotah Performing Arts Center, open for friends, fans, and family to view her precious body before her life’s celebration began. No one lingered long. Tha...
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
July 3, 2025
Class of 1975 honor Jim Caro as 'Significant Alumni' Classmates from all over the U.S. reunited after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend. The Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th reunion by hon...
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