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Meet the team behind the OICA
October 2, 2025
We are excited to reintroduce the dedicated team behind the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, including some new staff members who recently joined our mission. Our staff is committed to championi...
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OICA Board of Directors
October 2, 2025
• Amanda Mullins, J.D., President • Axay Parekh, Vice President • Samonia Byford, Secretary • Terry Boehrer, Treasurer • Sandy Foster, Governance Chair • Bruce Schultz, President Emeritus • Laura Choa...
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Ward reels in $20,000 check
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Ward reels in $20,000 check
October 2, 2025
An Oklahoma fishing guide from the Lake Texoma area was the winner of the 2025 Crappie Masters National Championship held Sept. 26-27 at Lake Eufaula. Kayle Ward took home $20,000 for his efforts. Win...
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October 7 proclaimed Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Day
October 2, 2025
Oklahoma City – Governor Kevin Stitt has officially proclaimed October 7 as “Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight Day” in recognition of the extraordinary service of Oklahoma veterans and the nonprofit that...
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Oklahoma schools prepare for possible funding losses for programs for underprivileged and high-risk students
By LEAH SMITH GAYLORD NEWS 
October 2, 2025
WASHINGTON – Oklahoma schools are preparing for the potential dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and the effects that could have on special needs students. In March, President Trump signe...
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Monarch butterflies on the move
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Monarch butterflies on the move
October 2, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY — Monarch butterflies are making their way through Oklahoma as part of their awe-inspiring fall migration — a 2,000–3,000-mile journey from the northern U.S. and Canada to the mountain f...
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Cosmic Crashers: ATLAS Hosts, Six Comets Gatecrash the Solar System
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Cosmic Crashers: ATLAS Hosts, Six Comets Gatecrash the Solar System
By MICHAEL BARNES 
October 2, 2025
When 3I/ATLAS first showed up, astronomers yawned. No tail, no glow, no drama. But as it neared the Sun, ATLAS lit up like a woodburning stove, its tail stretching for millions of miles and its corona...
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LEA hosts Annual Golf Tournament
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LEA hosts Annual Golf Tournament
October 2, 2025
The Lake Eufaula Association held its annual Golf Tournament on Friday, September 26 at the beautiful Arrowhead Golf Course, and it was a huge success from start to finish. The day’s winners were: • 1...
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McIntosh County District Court Report
October 2, 2025
Fanelli, Joseph James: larceny of merchandise from retailer Fish, Kyle William: driving a m/v under the influence of alc Key, Michael Shannon: larceny of automobile, aircraft or other m/v Langley, Car...
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Community rallies at Rett Walk & 5K Run
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Community rallies at Rett Walk & 5K Run
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
September 25, 2025
It seemed the entire community of Checotah rallied for Elaina Donahue’s 2nd Annual Rett Walk & 5K Run this past Saturday. The Checotah Sports Complex was full of locals and visitors from afar who hear...
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Walking Out of Darkness, one step at a time
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Walking Out of Darkness, one step at a time
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
September 25, 2025
A community is walking out of darkness, one step at a time. What started out as one family’s mission to bring awareness to suicide has become a resounding mission for many within the McIntosh County a...
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He’s the Neal McCoy
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He’s the Neal McCoy
By RENEE DUKE 
September 25, 2025
I can say, I feel that fall is just around the corner for us! The early mornings are cool and crisp. I love all things fall! It is also that time of year for me to head to Texas. Why you ask? It is al...
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Local student receives national honors
September 25, 2025
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Dylan Johnson from Checotah, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top ...
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Candidate for 2025 Miss Indian Oklahoma
September 25, 2025
Miss Janaya McIntosh of Eufaula is a candidate for the upcoming 2025 Miss Indian Oklahoma pageant. The Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women (OFIW) pageants offer young Native American women a chance to...
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Sallisaw man pleads guilty to obscenity charges
September 25, 2025
Ryan Troy Dick pled guilty Thursday, Sept. 18, in McIntosh County District Court to charges of “nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images” and “recording, distributing and transmitting obsc...
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Big Breakfast Fundraiser
September 25, 2025
Oct. 4 from 7 a.m. -10 a.m. $10 Donation Farm Fresh Eggs, Blue & Gold Sausage, Pancakes, Homemade from scratch Biscuits & Gravy, Orange Juice & Coffee Checotah Masonic Lodge #86 625 W. Gentry, Checota...
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Coleman twirling for TU
September 25, 2025
McIntosh County native Sydney Coleman is the feature twirler for the University of Tulsa. The Tulsa Sound Marching Band lit up the field Saturday night with a dazzling performance that matched the ene...
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Warrant issued in child-vaping case
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
September 25, 2025
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Donte Jordan Smith, 32, of Tulsa following his failure to appear at a hearing on a charge of enabling child abuse last week. Smith and Rachael Lane, 28, of ...
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Texanna Lady Crafters
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Texanna Lady Crafters
By HELEN TREMAIN 
September 25, 2025
September is time to update everyone on what is going on at Texanna Lady Crafters. Fall is here, and it is our busiest time of the year. We have our annual fall fundraiser, which is the craft bazaar, ...
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Gospel Fest hits the Plumb this weekend
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Gospel Fest hits the Plumb this weekend
By MATTIE MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
September 25, 2025
After weeks of anticipation, the Plumb Theatre Gospel Festival takes the outdoor stage this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26–27! Armbands are just $15, and they cover both nights of soul-stirring, spirit...
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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
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Walker named District Teacher of the Year
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Amber Walker, a 4th grade math teacher at Checotah Intermediate School (CIS), was recently named the District Teacher of the Year for Checotah Schools. From a young age, Walker knew she was destined t...
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
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Reed launches ‘Season of the Warrior’ Tour to honor Native American vets
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
October 16, 2025
Former Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Director Pete Reed made a stop in Eufaula Oct. 2 on behalf of the Season of the Warrior campaign tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in...
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Teen dies from injuries caused by blowout
October 16, 2025
A juvenile from Indianola has died as the result of a tire blowout that caused a collision on the Indian Nations Turnpike at mile marker 75 in Pittsburg County on Monday, Oct. 6. According to the Okla...
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Boo to Domestic Violence
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Boo to Domestic Violence
October 16, 2025
McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to say “Boo to Domestic Violence” next Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Unique Touch, 505 N. Broadway in Checotah. Several superheroes, some ...
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
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BARKtoberfest, a howling-ghoul time for pups and people
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 16, 2025
Porches & Pastures hosted their 7th Annual BARKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11and lots of locals and visitors had a howling-ghoul time as they listened to live music from Last Call Band and browsed thr...
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