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Freedom House breaks ground for new center

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

May 18, 2023

Last _ursday Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge held a groundbreaking event for their Freedom Worship & Event Center that they will start doing the dirt work soon. Master of Ceremony David White fro...

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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

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

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

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...