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Asians killed in traffic accident
November 9, 2023
Two Chinese citizens were killed in a collision with a semi-truck near Council Hill on Oct. 31. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Wenpeng Zhou, a 36-year-old male, and Mengxue Li, 30-year-old ...
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Annual Last Bass Tournament Sunday, Nov. 12
By Sponsored by OKC law firm 
November 9, 2023
More than 400 anglers have signed up for Sunday’s annual Last Bass Tournament event on Lake Eufaula, sponsored by the Lawter & Associates law firm in Oklahoma City. Based on 377 boats in the competiti...
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3 killed in McCurtain County accident
November 9, 2023
A single vehicle accident in McCurtain County on Saturday claimed the lives of three people, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Dead are Collyn R. White, 21, of Idabel; Brianna Ruth White, 23, ...
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Spooky Lucy
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Spooky Lucy
November 9, 2023
Lucy Larue loved participating in the Haunted Forest this year and being “Spooky Lucy.”
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NSU receives grant to celebrate, inspire future Oklahoma educators
November 9, 2023
Broken Arrow — Northeastern State University will host high school juniors and seniors early next year to celebrate their interest in becoming Oklahoma educators with the help of a new grant. The Okla...
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October FLEAS News
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October FLEAS News
November 9, 2023
Last month’s meeting of Friendly Lake Eufaula Area Supporters (FLEAS) was held Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the VFW. The hostesses were Iris Harp, Kay Owens, Sharon Joplin, Gloria Stubbs and their theme was “...
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Don’t be a turkey this Thanksgiving: Buzzed driving is drunk driving
November 9, 2023
If your Thanksgiving holiday plans include enjoying an alcoholic beverage with your turkey and mashed potatoes, make sure you plan for a sober driver to get you home safely. This Thanksgiving holiday,...
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Walters wants to hire someone to get more national media exposure
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Walters wants to hire someone to get more national media exposure
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
November 9, 2023
The state Education Department is looking to hire someone to manage national media appearances, raising concerns the agency would be boosting Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national profile at taxpayer ...
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Senior Center menu
November 9, 2023
November 13 – November 17 Monday, Nov. 13: Patty melt; sweet potato fries; chilled peaches; rye bread; brownie; milk Tuesday, Nov. 14: Chicken Cordon Bleu; butter broccoli; mandarin oranges; bread/but...
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County proposes countywide lodging tax of 5 percent
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
November 9, 2023
Commissioner Grider asks for city’s support The Eufaula City Council has agreed to a request by McIntosh County District 2 County Commissioner Monty Grider to support his plan to impose a 5 percent co...
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The reason we have our freedom
By MATTIE AND PAUL MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
November 9, 2023
Plumb Theatre News Veterans Day is Nov. 11, and we are honoring our serving and nonserving veterans with a bean dinner, fixin’s, and a Country Show. Paul Maloy, 86, served in Korea; Max Thompson, 93, ...
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
November 9, 2023
Stories from the past 114 YEARS AGO The Checotah Time Friday, November 5, 1909 UP IN THE AIR Prepare to Dig Down Deep For Your 1909 Taxes In this issue we publish an abstract of the taxes for McIntosh...
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Sweats for Vets
November 9, 2023
Hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are in need of winter items for veterans. Sponsored by VFW Post 8798 Auxiliary. Please drop off new clothing items in the dining hall of the pos...
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Fast Lane’s Extraordinary Bowlers
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Fast Lane’s Extraordinary Bowlers
November 9, 2023
Fast Lane’s Extraordinary Bowlers had a little Halloween party during their Friday afternoon bowling league. The winners of the costumes contest were Roy Benedict and Bob Weaver.
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Youth bowler hits 300
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Youth bowler hits 300
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 9, 2023
A 17-year-old youth in the Checotah Fast Lanes After-School Bowling League recently bowled his first 300 set. (In bowling games that use 10 pins, such as tenpin bowling, candlepin bowling, and duckpin...
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GOP to meet at Fairgrounds
November 9, 2023
McIntosh County GOP will be changing the location of their Nov. 16 meeting to the McIntosh County Fairgrounds (Exhibit Hall) on Highway 9 in Eufaula. We will be combining our meeting with Pittsburg Co...
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CMS Canned Food Drive
November 9, 2023
Checotah Middle School will be having their annual canned food drive Nov. 13-17. The students would greatly appreciate the community’s support during this time of giving. Each grade will be collecting...
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Pumpkin painting contest complete
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Pumpkin painting contest complete
November 9, 2023
Approximately 30 kids, along with their parents, weathered the rain on Saturday, Oct. 28, to compete for a blue ribbon and painting equipment prizes in three different age groups at the Heartland Heri...
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Welcome to Whoville
November 9, 2023
Friday, Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Grinch Cookies and Punch Pictures with the Grinch Coloring/Craft Table/ Kids Festival Games Legacy On Main Street, 224 N. Main St., Eufaula For more information ca...
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This Grinchmas
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This Grinchmas
November 9, 2023
This Grinchmas family, including the family dog, had a great time Halloween night as hundreds of children and adults lined up to trick or treat downtown in Checotah.
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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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