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Court Report
December 28, 2023
McIntosh County District Court Report Misdemeanor Cases Jeri Kay Martin: driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol - aggravated Clay Andrew Shatswell: driving a motor vehicle under the in...
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The CHS Blues Notes
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The CHS Blues Notes
December 28, 2023
The CHS Blues Notes serenaded the Checotah Lions Club at their Christmas dinner meeting
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County sales tax income down from last year
December 28, 2023
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from October business. The monies they reported this period represent sales...
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Community Calendar
By Six-County Gospel Singing Convention 
December 28, 2023
Saturday, December 30 at 10 a.m. Potluck at noon Singing resumes at 1 p.m. Free Will Baptist Church 101 East Ute Street, Porum CLPS meetings at the Katy Depot The Checotah Landmark Preservation Societ...
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Santa’s Soldiers: Spreading Christmas Cheer in McIntosh Count
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Santa’s Soldiers: Spreading Christmas Cheer in McIntosh Count
By ERIN BRIDGES 
December 28, 2023
The spirit of Christmas shines bright in McIntosh County, thanks to Santa’s Soldiers, a no-profit organization dedicated to ensuring a Merry Christmas for children aged 0-17. With a commitment to brin...
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Texanna Lady Crafters Meeting, Dec. 2023
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Texanna Lady Crafters Meeting, Dec. 2023
By Sue Taylor-Loudermilk Texanna Lady Crafters 
December 28, 2023
We held our business meeting on Dec.15, with Karen Franz, President, leading the meeting with our pledge to the flag. Claudia read our minutes and Lisa gave the treasurer’s report. All were approved. ...
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A flute ensemble from Checotah bands played Christmas songs for the nursing home residents over the holidays.
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A flute ensemble from Checotah bands played Christmas songs for the nursing home residents over the holidays.
December 28, 2023
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SOAR donates $10,000 to Youth Emergency Shelter
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SOAR donates $10,000 to Youth Emergency Shelter
December 28, 2023
The Southeastern Oklahoma Association of REALTORS raised $10,000 for the Youth Emergency Shelter at the 10th Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo event. SOAR members, affiliates and many others in the comm...
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Plumb Theatre News
By MATTIE AND PAUL MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
December 28, 2023
Excitement, music, food and fun are in the air - and we want ya’ll to be there to join us. Plumb Theatre will re-open Friday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. with Gospel Music. On the 30th, Saturday at 7 p.m., it w...
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McIntosh County Deputy Sheriff Bradley Smith
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McIntosh County Deputy Sheriff Bradley Smith
December 28, 2023
McIntosh County Deputy Sheriff Bradley Smith, right, has been named Deputy of the Year. The presentation was made Friday, Dec. 22 by Undersheriff Jared West.
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
December 28, 2023
114 YEARS AGO The Checotah Times Friday, December 17, 1909 Stories from the past Another Railroad The Webbers Falls and Western railroad with headquarters at Muskogee, capital stock $100,000, was inco...
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Drummond launches Winter Storm Uri tipline
December 28, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond has launched an online tip form where the public can report allegedly illegal conduct related to energy costs during Winter Storm Uri. The tipline, l...
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The City of Checotah Ugly Sweater winners
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The City of Checotah Ugly Sweater winners
December 28, 2023
The City of Checotah Ugly Sweater winners were: 1st – Rachelle Holmes, 2nd- Adam Arden, and 3rd – Bryon Smith.
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Kick-off party set for Imagination Library
December 28, 2023
The Eufaula Memorial Library and the Checotah Foundation for Academic Excellence have announced their partnership in bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to McIntosh County. A kick-off party wi...
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Commissioner Loyal
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Commissioner Loyal
December 28, 2023
Commissioner Loyal “Dean” Taylor and the McIntosh County District 1 crew enjoyed their Christmas dinner of smoked meat from Rick Chronister and then had more fun exchanging gifts.
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Residential and Business Lighting Competition winners announced
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Residential and Business Lighting Competition winners announced
December 28, 2023
The Checotah Chamber of Commerce announced their Residential and Business Lighting Competition winners on Dec. 20. The winners were: Residential 1st place - Scott Wolfe -$250 2nd place - Rose Jordan -...
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The Checotah Landmark Society
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The Checotah Landmark Society
December 28, 2023
The Checotah Landmark Society fed the City of Checotah workers, staff and local police at the Katy Depot over the holidays.
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‘Encountering John Brown’ Traveling Exhibit Grand Opening at Honey Springs Battlefield
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‘Encountering John Brown’ Traveling Exhibit Grand Opening at Honey Springs Battlefield
December 28, 2023
Honey Springs Battlefield is pleased to announce that a grand opening will take place inside the Honey Springs Visitor Center for a fantastic traveling exhibit entitled “Encountering John Brown,” prov...
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Tall fines for killing Tom turkeys
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Tall fines for killing Tom turkeys
December 28, 2023
Early this month Game Warden Shane Fields and Game Warden Matt Penwright from Pittsburg County received information that someone had shot two “Tom” turkeys on a job site located in the vicinity of Car...
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Margaret Casey
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Margaret Casey
December 28, 2023
Margaret Casey was the City of Checotah’s Employee of the Year.
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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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