115 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, February 16, 1911 CANNERY ASSURED That Checotah is to have a cannery and one calculated to take care of the fruit and vegetables grown in this section ...

TULSA — As colder temperatures approach and the possibility of winter storms increases, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) is encouraging customers to take proactive steps to stay safe and prepa...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Guiding Right Inc., one of Oklahoma’s longest standing community health organizations focused on HIV prevention and care, was notified last night, January 13, that its federal grant su...

State prisoners appearing before the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board in 2025 faced steeper odds of release when the full five-member board was not present. In April, when Chairman Kevin Buchanan was ...

The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency Aging urges citizens to become involved and attend this year’s Senior Day at the Capitol. This day is held to provide discussion and addres...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, yet fewer than 1 in 5 (18%) of people at high risk have been screened, according to the American Lung Association’s 2025 “State ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Tim Turner, RKinta, issued the following statements about the death of Stigler Police Officer Jeral Davis, who passed away Jan. 19, after fighting “a long and courageous battle wi...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Michael Brooks issued the following statement in reaction to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to utilize a southwest Oklahoma City warehouse as a detention...

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The program is designed to enhance the specialty crop industry ...

A bench warrant has been issued for a 27-year-old McIntosh County man who failed to appear in court for a hearing held on Dec. 18, 2025. Arnold Willard Carey Jr. forfeited his $50,000 bond. He is char...

It’s been two years since Paws N Claws –Eufaula, OK started their volunteer group to help pound pups find homes in McIntosh County and the surrounding areas. What started off as a small volunteer part...

Voters in McIntosh County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for elections in 2026 should apply now. Any registered voter may request absentee ballots for a specific election or for a full calen...

Fast Lanes Bowling Center recently celebrated a mile marker anniversary – their 25th year in Checotah. “It’s hard to believe 25 years ago, Fast Lanes opened its doors,” Lori Barnard said. “And because...

Community members gathered Sunday, Jan. 18, at Mount Olive Star Missionary Baptist Church in Checotah for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance centered on faith, reflection, and shared responsibili...

Sulli Mariah Lee, author of the book Wees Are Kneak Moments and a member of the Eufaula High School Class of 1965, opened her presentation last Friday at the Eufaula Public Library by recalling a sent...

January 26-30, 2026 Call to make reservations. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. Mon. - Fri. Monday, Jan. 26: Sloppy Joe; potato; veggie salad; cookie; milk Tuesday, Jan. 27: Chicken salad; cucumber salad; frui...

The local Beta Sigma Phi chapter met Jan. 12, 2026 at the lovely home of Janelle McKnight who served as hostess along with Gretchen Payne who served as cohostess. After Karen Martin reported that memb...

Who is ready to compete for the best tasting chili in McIntosh County? The 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off is set for Saturday, Feb, 28 to benefit the Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery. This year the chi...

According to lottery officials, a Powerball ticket sold in Oklahoma won $200,000 in Saturday night’s drawing. The winning numbers were 5, 8, 27, 49, and 57 with a Powerball of 14. The Power Play multi...