Checotah High School student Rylee Sisson recently attended the Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s annual Summer Science & Mathematics Academy (SSMA). She is among 27 high school students from a...

Due to the United States Independence Day being on Sunday, July 4, the Peoples National Bank will be closed on Monday, July 5 to observe the nation’s birthday. All facilities will be open during regul...

A relatively new legal procedure is giving some Oklahoma veterans accused of committing crimes a second chance. Veterans Court, overseen by the Department of Veterans Affairs, was established in Oklah...

A planning meeting for McIntosh County Retired Educators will be held at 1 p.m., July 9, at the Jim Lucas Library in Checotah. Vice President Nettie Seale invites all to come to the meeting. Northeast...

Fourth day Checotah Summer Soccer Camp in June. Hope to see everyone again third week of July. COURTESY PHOTO

The Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery is scheduling art activities in July at the Gallery. One for adults and two for children. A Paint Party is scheduled for Saturday, July 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The ...

Jade McPeak, who has served as the 2020 National Junior Miss United States Agriculture, retired her crown after her year of reigning. Jade, who is 11 and just finished sixth grade at Checotah Middle S...

A suspect in multiple break-ins, car thefts and other crimes had a rude awakening early Friday morning. Brandon Pollard, 35, was asleep in what has been described as a hunter’s cabin near Stidham when...

The Dismukes’ sisters shined with showmanship at the Charolais Jr. Nationals in Perry, Georgia this past week, where over 350 head of cattle were shown by youngsters who came to compete from all over...

Another successful Checotah Alumni Reunion went in the books or at least the memories of several former alumni. This past Saturday alumni, as far back as the Class of 1944 to present day graduates, c...

Don’t miss all the fun and festivities at the City of Checotah Fireworks Celebration this year on Saturday, July 3 at the Checotah Sports Complex. The Splash Pad will be open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. for...

Rank and organization: Captain and Assistant Adjutant General, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: At St. Mary’s Church, Va., 24 June 1864. Entered service at: ——. Birth: West Point, N.Y. Date of issue: ...

Jade McPeak, who has served as the 2020 National Junior Miss United States Agriculture, retired her crown last week in Orlando, Florida. Read more about her reign and her future plans in next week’s e...

Sale stretched from Longtown to Enterprise

Felony Cases Andrew Dale Lovell: driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol Markee Eugene Smith: possession of firearm after former felony conviction; endangering others while eluding/atte...

On June 24, 1861 – Tennessee became the 11th and last state to secede from US. 1864 – Colorado Governor John Evans warns that all peaceful Indians in the region must report to the Sand Creek reservati...

Armed with its largest supermajority in the state’s history, Republican lawmakers found increased legislative success this year as the number of successful bills written by Democrats fell. An Oklahoma...

114 Years Ago: Checotah Times • February 22, 1907 New Telephone Co. City Council met in regular session at their hall Monday night with all members present. The ordinance committee recommended an ordi...

It was a hot 55th Old Settlers Day this year but everyone seemed to still enjoy all the game activities and events put on by the Checotah Chamber of Commerce. Here are the results of some of the 2021 ...

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