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Checotah stories from the past
August 4, 2022
114 Years Ago: Checotah Enquirer • July 31, 1908 Checotah Enquirer • July 31, 1908 SCHOOL BOARD WAS CHOSEN Tuesday afternoon the qualified voters of Checotah met pursuant to call at the Checotah Publi...
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McIntosh County District Court Report
August 4, 2022
Felony Cases Davy Joe Bunch: trafficking in illegal drugs; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Jerry Lamar Fetterly: burglary in the 2nd degree; conspiracy Nichole Leanna Gerow: conspiracy; know...
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Texanna Lady Crafters July meeting
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Texanna Lady Crafters July meeting
August 4, 2022
We held our business meeting on July 15 with Becky Blackwell leading the meeting with our pledge to the flag. Claudia did our minutes and Lisa gave the treasurer report. All were approved. We had our ...
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State?s largest tribes split over status of descendants of their former slaves
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State?s largest tribes split over status of descendants of their former slaves
August 4, 2022
Oklahoma’s five largest tribes on Wednesday, July 27, spilt on their willingness to comply with terms of treaties signed more than 150 years ago regarding descendants of their former slaves. “They’re...
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Rain or shine
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Rain or shine
August 4, 2022
Rain or shine, Checotah showed up for their softball charity game. Organizer Shelby Castleberry was more than pleased at those who turned out to donate to our military men and women. COURTESY PHOTO
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Watson Farms
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Watson Farms
August 4, 2022
Watson Farms Meat Processing and Market LLC was honored to have Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, and Deputy Commissioner, JanLee Rowlett, tour their plant recently. COURTESY PHOTO
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McAlester Regional?s float
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McAlester Regional?s float
August 4, 2022
McAlester Regional’s float, Mount Pigmore, captured third place in Friday’s parade in Eufaula. STAFF PHOTO
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Fatal accident investigated by OHP
August 4, 2022
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a motorcycle accident that took place on Saturday, July 23, and resulted in the death of Eufaula realtor Sheryl Bichsel. Bichsel, 56, was a pa...
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Checotah Schools start soon
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Checotah Schools start soon
August 4, 2022
Checotah Public Schools will be back in session in only two more weeks. As some parents, students and staff are scrambling for one more vacation day, others are on the homefront preparing for another ...
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Burn ban still in effect
August 4, 2022
The McIntosh County Board of Commissioners on July 20 issued a 14-day ban on burning due to an extreme fire danger. However, due to several areas of McIntosh County not experiencing over .25 inches of...
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?The Battle of Honey Springs? documentary selected for Fly, DocOKC Film Festivals
August 4, 2022
The Oklahoma Historical Society is excited to announce that “The Battle of Honey Springs,” a documentary depicting the largest Civil War battle to take place in present-day Oklahoma, has been selected...
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County went ?Hawg Wild? with cooler weather
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County went ?Hawg Wild? with cooler weather
August 4, 2022
This weekend might have been one of the coolest Whole Hawg Days on record and the numbers showed it with a temperature of 86 degrees compared to the normal triple digits that the state has had over th...
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Local runner takes on triple digits
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Local runner takes on triple digits
August 4, 2022
One thing is for certain, local Checotahn Margaret Casey is definitely addicted to running. That’s why this 53-year-old “Mimi” to six grandchildren signed up to run her first marathon, the Sweat Hot O...
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Jade McPeak, Junior Beef Advocacy contest winner and more
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Jade McPeak, Junior Beef Advocacy contest winner and more
August 4, 2022
Jade McPeak attended the National Junior Shorthorn Show in Kansas City, MO over the summer. She won 3rd overall high point exhibitor, 1st place speech contest, 1st place cattleman’s quiz, 2nd place t...
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OHP investigating fatal motorcycle accident in state park
July 29, 2022
In a report issued Thursday by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the agency is still investigating the circumstances surrounding a motorcycle accident on July 23 that claimed the life of Sheryl Bischel, 56...
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Frequently asked questions
July 28, 2022
Primary Elections 1. I am a Democrat. Can I vote in another party’s primary or runoff primary? No. Oklahoma is a closed primary state. Registered voters of a political party may only vote to select th...
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Troubled water: public water operator?s violations keep flowing
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Troubled water: public water operator?s violations keep flowing
July 28, 2022
Heavener’s water was so dirty it stained clothing, El Reno’s wastewater problems resulted in a federal conviction and Moore’s arsenic levels exceeded safety limits. All three cities have one thing in ...
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ODOT testing wrong-way detection system in Eastern Oklahoma
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ODOT testing wrong-way detection system in Eastern Oklahoma
July 28, 2022
Adding another tool to its safety toolbox, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is testing a wrong way detection and alert system on six ramps along Interstate 40 in Eastern Oklahoma. Using therm...
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Deadline to request absentee ballot
July 28, 2022
Absentee ballots are available to any registered voter provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. The deadline for requesting an abse...
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McIntosh County Fair Schedule of 4-H Activities
July 28, 2022
Wednesday, August 24 1-6 p.m. 4-H, Kids Corner, & Open Class Exhibits accepted at Exhibit Hall Thursday, August 25 9 a.m. - 12 noon Exhibits will be judged 1-6 p.m. Exhibit Hall open to the public 4:3...
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Wildcats receive All-Conference honors
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Wildcats receive All-Conference honors
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 26, 2026
Congratulations to these athletes on being selected as All-Conference athletes. This honor is voted on by the coaches within our conference, which makes it a great accomplishment to be recognized by t...
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Planting seeds of faith in a food desert
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Planting seeds of faith in a food desert
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 26, 2026
Spring has sprung and with it comes a new determination to get the People’s Garden going and growing again. Planting seeds of faith for a food desert in a town that needs a whole lot more faith to see...
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PNC volunteer helps community with new pet page
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PNC volunteer helps community with new pet page
By Staff Reports 
March 26, 2026
It takes a village to raise a child and to rescue dogs and cats in McIntosh County. Two years ago two local ladies, Lori Powell-Fells and LaDonna Brittle-Rhodes set out on a mission to help rescue the...
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Eufaula woman drowns in Lake Eufaula while aiding children
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Eufaula woman drowns in Lake Eufaula while aiding children
March 26, 2026
A 53-year-old Eufaula woman died Sunday afternoon after drowning at Lake Eufaula in Pittsburg County. The incident occurred around 3:10 p.m. at the 9 South Swim Area, according to the Oklahoma Highway...
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City Wide Spring Trash Off Saturday, April 18
March 26, 2026
Must have current city water bill to bring items to Heritage Waste or Senior Citizen Center Trash pickup is available for the elderly and those unable to leave their homes. Call the Chamber of Commerc...
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