and milkshakes in 1948. Then in 1961, Ray Kroc bought out the fast food chain with over 38,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Known for its iconic Golden Arches McDonald’s is also known as th...

MUSKOGEE – Joshua Lee Bolin, 26, of Sallisaw, entered a guilty plea to a Superseding Indictment of one count of Receipt of Certain Material Involving the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, punishable by ...

hazards and good practices for teens. CHS greatly encourage all parents to come and learn about the most up to date information concerning what our teens have access to on the internet. We wish for ou...

this year’s event. “This is probably the best year of different pleasures, and they were all good pleasures,” said Hartwick, executive chef at Oklahoma Central University in Edmond. “Sometimes you wil...

A competency hearing for Louis Carl Guenther, 68, of Checotah has been set for 9 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27. Guenther is accused of beating and stabbing to death his sister, blues musician Selby Minner,...

1st-12th Grade students from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Featuring Sarah ThaBarber, Daylen Warrior and Cody Smith Checotah Event Center

In November 2023, No. 9 Marina CEO Barry Hadlock donated an almost-new pontoon boat to the Eufaula to be used as a rescue boat. The boat had been damaged in a tornado that blew through Norman and hit ...

114 YEARS AGO The Checotah Times Friday, July 8, 1911 Here and There - W.T. Miller returned Saturday from a few days visit at Fayetteville, Ark. - W.M Marlin was a visitor in Wagoner Monday. - E.M. Hi...

Two opportunities to attend a public hearing to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities facing seniors aged 60-plus over the next four years will be held in August. The first meeting will be held...

Exciting things happening at Plumb Theatre! One of our favorite piano players, Bobbye Jones, from the Webbers Falls area, will be filling in for Cookie Eller, the first two weekends in August. Cookie ...

Pre-preliminary conferences are set for two Haskell County men, one charged with murdering his mother and sister-in-law, the other charged with destroying evidence in the case and attempted kidnapping...

STAFF PHOTOS } SHAUNA BELYEU Not pictured was Doug Merchant who placed third and took home a check for $3,821.

List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson.news or drop off information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 300 S. Broadway, Checotah, OK 74426. The Checotah...

Kutter Ward Grand Champion Barrow Breed Champion Hamp Grand Champion Gilt Breed Champion Light Cross Champion Junior Swine Showman Avery Williams Grand Champion Doe Goat Grand Champion Steer Bronze We...

On July 31, 1777 – The Marquis de Lafayette, a 19-year-old French nobleman, was made a major-general in the American Continental Army. 1813 – Marines landed at York, Lake Ontario, with soldiers to bur...

Brooks-McGuffin, Chase Alexander: attempted burglary in the first degree; malicious injury to property under $1,000 Cox, Ryan Yates Garrison: aggravated trafficking in illegal drugs; posses firearm du...

Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Born: 13 March 1914, St. Louis, Mo. Entered service at: St. Louis, Mo. Other Navy awards: Navy Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross with 1 gold star. Citatio...

RODNEY HALTOM On February 20, 1521 – Ponce de Leon set sail from Puerto Rico with 200 men to colonize Florida. Landing, probably at Charlotte Harbor, de Leon was wounded in an attack by the natives an...

“Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” – Allen Saunders

PHOTOS | LADONNA RHODES | STAFF Ruby Folkner is the daughter of Kimberly and Brian Folkner. Her activities include basketball, cross country, track and hanging out with friends. After graduation Ruby ...