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McIntosh County GOP to resume meetings
February 22, 2024
McIntosh County GOP is looking forward to resuming regular meetings after all the excitement of our precinct meetings and county convention. We are now on the road to the Republican District Conventio...
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Jerri Holder
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Jerri Holder
February 22, 2024
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Senior Center menu
February 22, 2024
February 26 – February 29 Monday, Feb. 26: Sloppy Joe on a bun; tater tots; warm fruit compote; banana pudding; milk Tuesday, Feb. 27: Baked ham; candied sweet potatoes; green bean casserole; roll; ci...
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EDBDA Jazz
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EDBDA Jazz
February 22, 2024
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Dennis Short
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Dennis Short
February 22, 2024
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WGPO donates $2,500 to Checotah Winter Guard
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WGPO donates $2,500 to Checotah Winter Guard
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
February 22, 2024
It was an emotional day for the Checotah Winter Guard and for their director Ashley Hackler on Feb. 10 at the Winter Guard and Percussion of Oklahoma (WGPO) but a day they will always remember. Last y...
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Don’t miss the Checotah Chili Cook-Off!
February 22, 2024
Saturday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. Checotah Senior Community Center $8 - Adults, $6 - Kids 7-11,6 & under eat free
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Early voting begins February 29
February 22, 2024
For the March 5,2024 Presidential Preferential Primary and McIntosh County Special Election, early voting begins Thursday, February 29, 2024. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Ele...
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2024 Black History Month Theme – African American and the Arts
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2024 Black History Month Theme – African American and the Arts
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART CLUB 
February 22, 2024
In celebrating Black History Month 2024, the theme reflects on the contributions of Black artists, musicians, writers and visionaries who have made amazing contributions to American culture. 1. Sweetg...
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Congressman Josh Brecheen
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Congressman Josh Brecheen
February 22, 2024
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City council wrap up for Feb.
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
February 22, 2024
Members present at the Checotah City Council this month were Councilman Earnest Myers, Councilman Jay Hayes, Councilman Joey Marion, Councilman Ronnie Brinsfield, Councilman William Wiles, Councilman ...
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Rural Water District #3 Board to meet
February 22, 2024
McIntosh County RWD #3 will hold their Annual Board Meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at 115 N. Broadway, Checotah.
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Senior Day at the Capitol
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Senior Day at the Capitol
February 22, 2024
Seniors, Advocates, Caregivers are invited to the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday, March 11 for an important advocacy event. All are invited to be an advocate for all seniors and for the future of th...
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Small town proposal sparks big debate
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Small town proposal sparks big debate
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
February 15, 2024
Voters voice concerns of losing their rights It was standing room only at the Checotah City Council meeting Monday night as hundreds of concerned citizens showed up to oppose a proposal to change the ...
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Multi-county grand jury indicts three in Swadley’s contract scandal
February 15, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted three men for conspiracy to defraud the state and other fraudulent claims stemming from the Swadley’s Bar-B-Q contract with the Oklahoma Touris...
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McIntosh County District Court Report
February 15, 2024
Felony Cases Anthony Howard Been: possession of a stolen vehicle Rodrico Donte Brooks: assault & battery with a dangerous weapon Jason Edward Chapman: battery/ assault & battery on police officer Cale...
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House honors sanctity of life with Rose Day
February 15, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives honored the right to life of the unborn with a presentation for Rose Day on the chamber floor and the adoption of a resolution recognizing the sig...
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GOP Convention Feb. 20
February 15, 2024
The McIntosh County GOP Convention will be next Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Federated Church of Checotah. Doors will not open for check in until 5:30 p.m., meeting convenes at 6:30 p.m. Light snacks will...
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Woman pleads guilty to sexual exploitation
February 15, 2024
MUSKOGEE – Amanda Lynn Howerton, 40, of McAlester, entered a guilty plea to one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor/ Use of a Child to Produce a Visual Depiction, according to The United States At...
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Deadline nears for absentee ballots for March 5 election
February 15, 2024
Voters in McIntosh County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Preferential Primary Election and McIntosh County Special Election should apply now, County Electi...
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Goodbye to Gary Lee Nichols
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Goodbye to Gary Lee Nichols
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 12, 2026
There are men who build businesses. And there are men who build communities. Gary Lee Nichols did both. For more than five decades, Gary wasn’t just the owner of grocery stores; he was a steady presen...
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Banning comments after tornado hits Beggs
March 12, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, RBixby, released the following statement after tornadoes hit northeast Oklahoma Friday night: “The severe weather that moved through Oklahoma this weekend resulted ...
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Communities built through faith and determination
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Communities built through faith and determination
By STAFF WRITER 
March 12, 2026
On a cool Saturday morning, Feb. 28, in the closing days of Black History Month, the steeple of Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church in Checotah rose above a quiet gathering devoted to remembrance, faith and...
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5th Annual Green Run is March 14
March 12, 2026
The 5th Annual Green Run returns this Saturday at the Lake Eufaula Pavilion. This lively St. Patrick’s–themed event features a USATF-sanctioned 5K and a Fun Run, welcoming runners, walkers, families, ...
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Former OSBI investigator sentenced for multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor
March 12, 2026
MUSKOGEE – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Jordan Francis Toyne, age 37, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 109 months in prison for ea...
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