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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Mayor Daniel Tarkington won the 410 Salute to Service at the Tri-State Speedway on Nov. 10.

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...

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...

The 21st Century Grant Marshall After School Program art class made this cute little turkey.

Several CHS history classes came out to Heartland Heritage Museum to learn about some fun facts about Checotah from Director Iris Park.

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....

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...

November 27 – November 30 Please call for reservation by 9 a.m.: 918-689-3342 Monday, Nov. 27: Chicken parmesan; peas & carrots; cheesy cauliflower; buttered bread sticks; banana bread; milk Tuesday, ...

This year the City of Checotah has stepped up the Christmas Tree Lighting Program Competition. There will be a total of 12 Christmas Trees available for the contest with a $25 entry fee. These trees d...