CHECOTAH CELEBRATES 150 YEARS OF HISTORY

Despite rain, snow, sleet and temperatures sometimes in single digits, McIntosh County fared pretty well during last week’s winter assault, though it could have been worse. “We had zero traffic accide...

Over the weekend the Southwest Gold Tour bowling group presented First Freewill Baptist Youth Pastor Chris Brown with a table full of food and goods for the local food bank from their Footprint Tour. ...

McIntosh County Democrat Feb. 18, 1971

As the community of Checotah prepares to celebrate 150 years of history, the McIntosh County Democrat has researched newspaper archives for months to prepare this commemorative edition to reflect on t...

In January 1907, Oklahoma statehood loomed on the horizon. The imminent event would take place on Nov. 16. Checotah folks were excited. Businesses were proliferating. Prosperity seemed within easy rea...

A Crowder man died after all-terrain vehicle he was driving rolled and ejected him, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Ethan Dewayne Brooks, 18, was pronounced dead at a hospital after sustaini...

Elevation below normal, water 44 and murky. For current elevation conditions go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website at https://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/EUFA.lakepage.html . Largemouth, smallm...

Felony Cases Steven Bradley Cox: bringing in contraband (weapons/explosives/ drugs/intoxicating beverage/LO); distribution of CDS – including possession with intent to distribute; unlawful possession ...

Andrew S. Weyrich, Ph.D., has joined the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation as its president. Weyrich comes to the foundation from the University of Utah, where he was vice president for research. A...

COURTESY PHOTOS

Honey Springs Battlefield has announced a special presentation, “The First Indian Home Guard,” to be held at the battlefield’s Visitor Center on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. Dr. Jane Johansson, profes...

Senior Allison Cook is escorted by her parents, Summer and Todd Cook. Senior Grace Tiger is escorted by her mom, Connie Tiger. Senior Catherine and Victoria McCown are escorted by their dad, George M...

Local performer Paul Maloy will be celebrating his 85th birthday at the Plumb Theatre in Longtown Saturday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. Maloy’s wife, Mattie, invites everyone to come join in the fun. The Theat...

With support from local and national partners, the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO) now offers sensory kits for first responders, businesses, and community organizations to better serve Oklahomans ...

The AARP Foundation Free Tax-Aide service is offering free tax preparation Mondays from Feb.7 to April 11 at the Community Center, 121 High Street, Eufaula. Packets for taxes to be completed at home a...

The January 25, 2022 was a very special meeting for FLEAS. It was our Founders Day Meeting honoring past FLEAS presidents and introducing the new president and her board. Joy Hamilton served as our pr...

Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, has filed legislation aimed at giving Oklahomans a voice regardless of whether an incumbent legislator has an opponent. House Bill 3059 creates a vehicle that allows vote...

University of Oklahoma associate professor Saeed Salehi is leading a team of researchers from the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering in the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy ...

Jennifer Collins of Eufaula is the recipient of the Oklahoma P.E.O. Projects Fund Education Grant. The maximum $1,500 grant was awarded to her as she pursues an LPN degree at Kiamichi Technology Cente...