Despite being referred to as the 2018 Farm Bill by most of the public, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 dedicated a larger percentage of funding to nutritional assistance rather than farms them...

Bats are another McIntosh County Critter. They are nocturnal flying mammals and are one of the most misunderstood and commonly disliked animals of all. Bats, often falsely, have a bad reputation of b...

Arvest Bank has been recognized by Forbes magazine among its “Best-In-State Banks” for the second consecutive year. Arvest received the recognition for its banks in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Th...

Donna Williamson and Betty Hefner celebrated their May birthdays at the Checotah Senior Center.

The Duvall family would like to thank our sponsors for the 41st Annual Duvall Steer Wrestling Jackpot.Without their gracious support, none of this would have been possible! We would also like to thank...

On June 6, 1813 – The U.S. invasion of Canada was halted at Stoney Creek, Ontario. 1833 – In Ellicott’s Mills, Maryland, President Andrew Jackson boards a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad train for a pleasur...

The versatile, expressive Southern Gospel group CRYSTAL RIVER, will be sharing their ministry in song at 7 p.m., June 14 ,  at the Plumb Theatre.  They travel extensively throughout the area, as well ...

After six years of serving thousands of meals, Friendship Kitchen is beginning to run a little low on volunteers, says Barbara McCormick. McCormick, George and Margaret Kramer and Connie Hullick are ...

By James Treat Food is a necessity for human survival and a focal point of cultural tradition, as in Hokti’s Recipe Book of Creek Indian Foods. The endless variety of local sustenance provides a usefu...

The Eufaula Lake Lifestyle Show invites all lake lovers on June 7 and 8 at Xtreme RV Resort on Lake-shore Drive, for a weekend of entertainment, food, door prizes, kids’ activities and a chance to adm...

Congratulations to Penny Mitchell who has been with Peoples National Bank for 40 years. She began May 10, 1979. (Staff photo by Jean Gawf)

sCHOOl to offer summer meals Checotah Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Any student in the Checotah School district that is 18 years and under may receive breakfast a...

Checotah High School student, Sierra Ellifritt, recently performed in Theater Tulsa Company’s production of The Wizard of Oz as the Wicked Witch of the West. Students from Checotah enjoyed her perform...

Teresa Burroughs celebrated her birthday at the Checotah Senior Center on April 30. (Submitted photo)

Corn, love it or hate it there are lots of opinions about whether it’s good or bad or GMO, etc.  I happen to really like corn in just about any form. I have done a few recipes of corn but not dedicat...

Disciple coming to Faith Church Disciple is coming May 3 to Faith Church in Checotah. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Disciple is a Christian rock band that puts on an amazing performance and they are very g...

as Avocado Toast Cover a piece of toast with mashed avocado, then top it with hard-boiled egg slices. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper to finish. as aTasty Topping Use sliced or diced hardboil...

Ages 7 and under Bring your completed coloring sheet to the McIntosh County Democrat office, 300 S. Broadway, Checotah by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 19. May leave submissions in the drop box if we are ou...

Coloring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition passed down from generation to generation. Easter eggs symbolize rebirth, which fits in well with both religious and seasonal celebrations. While ther...