The VFW was the location of the FLEAS May 24 meeting. Hostesses for the day were Susan Smith and Connie Heyer. President Kay Rogers held a short business meeting. We always stand for our flag and rec...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce held their annual Chamber Member Appreciation Luncheon last Tuesday, serving hamburgers and all the fixings. STAFF PHOTO | JEAN GAWF

The excitement in Checotah is building as Old Settlers Day draws nearer and plans are coming together. Old Settlers Day, which is historically set for the 2nd Saturday in June, has been a tradition in...

Local youth helped city employees put out American flags on veterans’ graves this past week. STAFF PHOTO | LADONNA RHODES

If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Area Calendar, please email all the information to ladonna@cookson . news or call 918-473-2313 (office) or 479-422-4210 (cell). You may...

Legacy on Main Street, 224 N. Main St., will host a Eufaula Pride night on Saturday, June 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to celebrate diversity in rural America. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but ...

Legacy on Main Street will feature the Best of Motown in a dinner theater June 11. The price of the dinner and show is $65. The show only is $35. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. an...

It has been a deadly and unnerving Memorial weekend which few will forget. A 39-year-old woman died A 39-year-old woman died and seven other people were injured, including a 9-yearold child, after a s...

The campaign trail for Republican Congressman Markwayne Mullin of Westville ran through McIntosh County Friday. Mullin, who has been a member of the House of Representatives for a decade, is running f...

The Checotah Sports Complex was buzzing this past Saturday with locals shopping at the 2nd Annual Oakwood Harbor Craft Fair. STAFF PHOTO | LADONNA RHODES

Though a windy and hot Memorial Day, locals from McIntosh County came out to honor the veterans, those who gave all for American’s freedom. The American Legion Post 21 led the Memorial Day Ceremony w...

Michael Buehrle was a plankowner on the USS Carr FFG-52 over 38 years ago; so it was special when he finally got to visit the Paul Carr Memorial Exhibit on May 23. He joined the naval crew of approxi...

Teacher Kittie (Farmer) Dishman retired this year after a total of 35 years in special education. “I was born and raised in Checotah and started my schooling in the old Longfellow building, “Dishman ...

The Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Checotah Perk, owned and operated by Aaron and Jamie Spindle-Hilbert. The new location is at 319 W. Gentry and now offers not only specialty coffees...

It was standing room only for the graduation ceremonies honoring the EHS Class of 2022. The Middle School gym was packed with family and friends of graduating Ironheads Friday. Bad weather forced the...

McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Whitney Myria Cline: conspiracy John Michael Fowler: unauthorized use of a vehicle Christopher Scott Hellweg: endangering others while eluding/ attem...

More than 1,000 Eastern Oklahoma State College students recently received emergency federal funding provided by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to assist them with unexpected costs incurred during the ...

A debate between State Rep. Randy Randleman (R-Eufaula) and his challenger, Angie Brinlee of Porum, has been rescheduled, County GOP Chair Lynelle Marie Medley announced. The event was scheduled for J...

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will host a meeting for all veterans seeking advice on their veterans’ benefits on June 3 at the Eufaula Indian Community Building, 800 Birkes Road, Eufaula. The sessi...

The McIntosh County GOP will meet at 6:30 p.m., June 2 at the Texanna Fire Department. Speakers will be: • Dr. Mark Sherwood (Gubernatorial Candidate) • Rep Avery Frix (Congressional District 2 Candid...