When I grow up, I want to be a... Mrs. Pitts Ryleigh - person that cleans in the school Ivan - nurse Ryker - police Waylon - monster truck driv er Rachel - police officer Delainee - teacher Beckett -...

I am Angie Brinlee, grassroots Republican candidate for State Representative Dist. 15. My husband John, my family and friends strongly support my campaign. With their support and God’s help I believe ...

May 16-20 • Monday, May 16: Chicken pot pie; sliced carrots; cheesecake brownie; milk • Tuesday, May 17: Pulled pork with BBQ sauce; baked potato; chuckwagon corn; Texas toast; five cup fruit salad; m...

A very spirited Rich Strike, owned by Oklahoma native, not only surprised his owner and jockey, Sonny Leon, by winning the 2022 Kentucky Derby, but he also shocked those betting on the favorites. Not ...

We held our business meeting on April 15 with Becky Blackwell leading the meeting with our pledge to the flag. Claudia did our minutes and Lisa gave the treasurer’s report. All were approved. We have ...

All candidates for public office in the upcoming election are invited to candidates night on Friday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Checotah Senior Center. The night is for anyone in the community to com...

EODD Outreach program will be hosting a resource fair for senior citizens 60 and older. This event will help connect people with local resources that are available in the area. There will be free onsi...

Director Adam Lynn of Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center was thrilled to host delegates from Clermont-Ferrand, France a little over a month ago. Olivier Bianchi, Mayor of Clermont-Ferrand, F...

The Vivian Area Fire Association will host a pie auction on Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the VAFA Community Center, located at 411806 Highway 9, five miles west of Eufaula. Money raised by the auction ...

The Checotah Foundation for Academic Excellence prize patrol awarded several teachers with grant awards this past week. More photos in next week’s edition. COURTESY PHOTO

Members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority held their annual Anniversary Dinner on April 12 at the Sharpe House in Checotah. Kathe Smith was awarded the 2021-2022 Sister of the Year and was presented wit...

Checotah Lions Club will hold a Memorial Day fundraiser Friday, May 27, from 1-6 p.m. at Sharpe’s parking lot. Full slabs of ribs will cost $25 each. Proceeds will go towards the Skeet Frame Memorial ...

Oklahoma’s only data-driven educator awards are back after taking a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic years, according to Alpha Plus CEO Jan Barrick. The “Success with OAS Awards” for 2022 honor stu...

After wowing audiences with her original song “Wonderland,” Alexandra Schneiderman, from Jenks, walked away with the win on “American Song Contest” last night. The 25-year-old K-Pop singer/dancer, kno...

Checotah Public Schools (CPS) recently hosted a Rise Up Fun Day for students who struggle with learning disabilities. Students from Oktaha, Midway, and Wainwright joined Checotah students for the invi...

The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town will put its history on display May 14 as part of Eufaula’s Heritage Festival, which will celebrate the community’s 150th anniversary. The display is open to the The d...

• 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Car show at Xtreme Amphitheater • 8 to 11 a.m. - Poker Run, Xtreme Amphitheater • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Arts and Crafts Fair, Posey Park • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Eufaula Area Museum •...

Severe weather struck the state last week, but McIntosh County escaped largely unscathed, but for a few flooded areas. The worst damage was on Millcreek Road (N. 4110 Road) south of E. 1210 Road, whi...

The body of a local fisherman who went missing on Tuesday, May 3, was discovered by OHP Lake Patrol divers Friday evening, May 6, in 43 feet of water. Michael Etris, 69, who has a Checotah address, we...

This weekend a daughter will do her best to help raise funds to save her mother. Local Brittany Shaver has partnered with Xtreme RV Park and Green Country Bounce, to set up a pay-to-play bounce house...