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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
November 30, 2023
Market 26 is a new establishment located at 223 S. Broadway that is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Market 26 is a full service home decor, clot...
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
November 30, 2023
Stories from the past 114 YEARS AGO The Checotah Times Friday, November 19, 1909 The Bonds Badly Defeated The proposed $87,000 bond issue for bridges was given a black eye by the voters of McIntosh co...
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Kidnapping charge dropped, suspect faces other charges
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
November 30, 2023
A kidnapping charge against Joshua Duane Butler, 38, of Wetumka, was dropped following a preliminary hearing in McIntosh County District Court on Nov. 14. Two other charges, including one count of run...
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Breakfast with Santa
November 30, 2023
On Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. come have breakfast with Santa at Legacy on Main Street, 224 N. Main St., Eufaula. Enjoy breakfast while visiting and taking a picture with Santa. Kids must be accompanie...
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Upcoming Holiday Events
By Crafts at the Katy Depot plus Pictures with Santa 
November 30, 2023
Saturday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Enjoy some crafting fun and create a Rustic Rag Angel. $20 per person for all craft supplies and finger foods. Seating is limited. RSVP to 918-473-2070. Also bring a ...
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Community Thanksgiving’ Dinner appreciated
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Community Thanksgiving’ Dinner appreciated
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 30, 2023
The Community Thanksgiving Dinner may have seemed small to some but was greatly appreciated by all. Several locals enjoyed a free holiday meal with all the fixings and some good fellowship. Owner of T...
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Time to be Santa to an ‘Angel’
November 30, 2023
The Checotah Lions Club Angel Trees are up and the club encourages others to be “Santa” this year to a child who might not otherwise experience the joy of opening a gift on Christmas Day. Participator...
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Christmas Giveaway Event underway
November 30, 2023
Don’t miss out on the Christmas fun this year! Several local businesses are participating in the Checotah Chamber of Commerce Christmas Giveaway Event that will be going on through December. The follo...
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Wildcat Winter Wonderland
November 30, 2023
Dec. 14 from 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Checotah High School Enter by the Ag Building 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Santa Pictures I Games I Refreshments 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Live Music 6:00 ■ 6:15 p.m. Bike Parade 6:15 - 7...
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LADONNA RHODES | STAFF
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LADONNA RHODES | STAFF
November 30, 2023
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Students and educators at Checotah Public Schools have many reasons to be grateful this year
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Students and educators at Checotah Public Schools have many reasons to be grateful this year
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
November 30, 2023
You might have noticed the changing landscape of Checotah Public Schools this school year as major projects are well underway and new structures are being erected. These projects are a combination of ...
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Successful 3rd Annual Art Guild Holiday Art & Craft
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Successful 3rd Annual Art Guild Holiday Art & Craft
November 23, 2023
LaDonna Rhodes The 3rd Annual Checotah Art Guild Holiday Art & Craft Show & Sale was a huge success on Nov. 11 at the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery. There was live music by the Amundson family a...
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Court Report
November 23, 2023
McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Dylan Carl Beaver: burglary in the 2nd degree; distribution of CDS – including possession with intent to distribute; larceny/burglary of CDS Clarence...
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Mayor Daniel Tarkington
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Mayor Daniel Tarkington
November 23, 2023
Mayor Daniel Tarkington won the 410 Salute to Service at the Tri-State Speedway on Nov. 10.
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OU announces $86 Million initiative to benefit students’ college and career readiness
November 23, 2023
Checotah, Vian, Sallisaw, Dewar and Ben Franklin Academy are among 28 Oklahoma schools partnering with the University of Oklahoma’s K20 Center for Educational and Community Renewal to help middle scho...
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November is Native American Heritage Month
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November is Native American Heritage Month
By OKLAHOMA HISTORICAL SOCIETY COURTESY 
November 23, 2023
Many notable Native American women contributed to the rich aviation history of Oklahoma. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we are sharing the stories of Bessie Coleman (Cherokee Nation), Mar...
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The 21st Century Grant Marshall
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The 21st Century Grant Marshall
November 23, 2023
The 21st Century Grant Marshall After School Program art class made this cute little turkey.
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Several CHS history
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Several CHS history
November 23, 2023
Several CHS history classes came out to Heartland Heritage Museum to learn about some fun facts about Checotah from Director Iris Park.
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Applications open for teacher fellowships
November 23, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY — Applications are open for Fund for Teachers fellowships, which give Oklahoma educators who teach pre-K through 12th grade the opportunity to pursue self-designed professional learning....
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Midway school election
November 23, 2023
The Board of Education of Midway Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #4 seat on the Midway Board of Education ma...
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
November 6, 2025
ELLEN VINSON AND STAFF WRITER LADONNA RHODES In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during...
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
November 6, 2025
Checotah’s Downtown Trunk or Treat definitely lined the streets of Broadway and Gentry for over three hours. The Checotah Chamber of Commerce event didn’t officially start until 5:30 p.m. but by 4:30 ...
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SNAP benefits cut in half
November 6, 2025
Congress remains closed amid the dispute between Democrats and Republicans in Washington D.C. over health care benefits. Due to the closure, SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Program, came close to clo...
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Local Holiday Events
November 6, 2025
Checotah Methodist Mission Christmas Sale Nov. 4 - Nov. 7 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 419 W. Gentry Ave. Checotah Bealls Anniversary Giveaways A full weekend of giveaways Nov. 7-9 1st 50 Guests will receive $5-$5...
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
November 6, 2025
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It has been observed for 71 years and McIntosh...
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