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It?s flu season, take action to prevent the flu
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It?s flu season, take action to prevent the flu
February 27, 2020
Flu season is in full swing and it will continue for several more weeks. Every year, millions of people in the United States get sick from the flu and other flu-related illnesses. The flu can turn int...
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Area students named to NSU President’s Honor Roll
February 27, 2020
Northeastern State University has announced that 652 students met the criteria to be named to the President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2019 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at lea...
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Historical Impeachments
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Historical Impeachments
February 20, 2020
Watching the Senate hearings over the past weeks I am happy to see historical arguments being made by both sides. As I have said, the Constitution is purposely vague, and it is no different when it co...
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Deadline to request absentee ballots nears
February 20, 2020
Time is running out for registered voters in McIntosh County to apply for absentee ballots to be mailed to them for the March 3 Presidential Preferential Primary Election, County Election Board Secret...
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?Show me your budget, show me your values?
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?Show me your budget, show me your values?
February 20, 2020
This week, President Trump released his budget proposal. It shows his commitment to fiscal responsibility by shrinking the federal government, stopping wasteful spending and providing a path to a bala...
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Dr. J?Dene Rogers of Muskogee serves as House Psychologist of the Day
February 20, 2020
Dr. J’Dene Rogers, a licensed clinical psychologist originally from Muskogee, served as Psychologist of the Day for the Oklahoma House of Representatives on Feb. 10 at the invitation of Rep. Avery Fri...
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Second chances
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Second chances
February 20, 2020
Sometimes life gives us a second chance to get things right and hopefully we take it. I’m a firm believer that God gives us endless second chances if we will just choose them. Giving people a second c...
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Did you know? In Oklahoma, 2nd degree burglary is technically a non-violent crime
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Did you know? In Oklahoma, 2nd degree burglary is technically a non-violent crime
February 20, 2020
On too many occasions, I have had to console a family after their privacy and security were stolen by a burglar. Second degree burglary is technically a non-violent crime under Oklahoma law, but anyon...
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This Week at the Capitol
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This Week at the Capitol
February 13, 2020
The second session of the 57th Legislature is officially underway. It’s great to be back at the Capitol with my colleagues as we work together to create meaningful change for Oklahomans across the sta...
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The State of our Union is strong
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The State of our Union is strong
February 13, 2020
President Donald Trump delivered his third State of the Union address to Congress this week and his message was clear: the state of our union is strong. Despite the sham impeachment and Pelosi Democra...
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For the Children: Legislative session begins; OICA begins examining proposals
February 13, 2020
Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his second “State of the State” to the Oklahoma Legislature Monday, Feb. 3 on the first day of the Second Session of the 57th Oklahoma Legislature. The bicameral legislative...
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Designed to give
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Designed to give
February 13, 2020
A woman is designed to give. First, she becomes a wife, when she gives herself to her husband and marriage.Then she becomes a mother, when she gives birth to her children and nurtures them daily. Thro...
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Letters Policy
February 13, 2020
The staff of The McIntosh County Democrat welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is ...
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This Week at the Capitol
February 6, 2020
The new legislative session started Monday, Feb. 3, and everybody in the Capitol is ready. I recently spoke to the superintendents, principals and school counselors in District 15, and provided a summ...
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Being a mom
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Being a mom
February 6, 2020
Being a mom means more than just giving birth to a child. It’s nurturing and loving a tiny soul long before you lay your eyes upon it. It’s realizing the baby inside you is dependant on you for it’s v...
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The Do-Nothing Democrats
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The Do-Nothing Democrats
February 6, 2020
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats have been in the majority a little over a year and there’s little to show for it. They have been solely focused on furthering their socialist agenda and underm...
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My grandmother?s garden
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My grandmother?s garden
January 30, 2020
I have never been much of a winter fan even though I was born in December. In fact, quite the opposite, I prefer summer and lots of sunshine just like my Grandma Eloise, who could grow the most amazi...
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The barred owl
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The barred owl
January 30, 2020
The barred owl, also known as the northern barred owl or hoot owl, is a true owl native to eastern North America. American naturalist Benjamin Smith Barton first described the barred owl in 1799. The...
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Who is General Soleimani?
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Who is General Soleimani?
January 16, 2020
Following President Trump’s decisive action to order a drone strike that killed General Qasem Soleimani, many in the mainstream media are downplaying the fact that he was the architect of Iran’s expan...
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Warrants
January 16, 2020
Ake, Roger M. Allen, Justin Lee Anderson, Teddy Bruce Baker, Jerry Beal Bear, Larissa Leann Boyles, Daron Ray Brown, James Burns, Simone Rachelle Carter, Kevin Dale Chaney, Charles Anthony Colbert, Br...
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More adoptions, less litters
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More adoptions, less litters
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 23, 2026
Two more city pound dogs found their forever homes through Paws N Claws rescue efforts this week. McIntosh County and abroad definitely need more adoptions and less litters of puppies and kittens. Of ...
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
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Checotah daycare case moves forward in district court
April 23, 2026
SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER A Checotah couple accused of abusing children in an in-home daycare appeared April 16 in McIntosh County District Court for a preliminary hearing before Associate Distric...
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Election Board hears contest in county commissioners race
April 23, 2026
The McIntosh County Election Board heard testimony at 10 a.m.Thursday, April 16, in a contest of candidacy filed against District 1 County Commissioner candidate Jeffery Coleman (Mc-Intosh County sher...
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Suspect accused of striking patrol car, fleeing deputies before arrest
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
April 23, 2026
A McIntosh County man was arrested April 16 on a complaint of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, according to a probable cause affidavit. Steven Wayne Smith, 54, of Checotah, was taken into ...
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Senior Send Off and upcoming events
April 23, 2026
It’s hard to believe another school year has already come and is almost gone as seniors prepare for their last days in class, on stages and on the field. Here are a few end of the year events to remem...
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