Join the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) for the 2021 Oklahoma History Conference, a virtual conference scheduled for April 22–23. This year’s theme, “Perspectives in History,” was designed to encou...

Kristin Hansen, a participant in the recent FFA and 4H livestock competition at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds, was a big winner in the event. Hansen won Grand Champion Heifer, Grand Champion Steer a...

For the Graham-Dustin Public Schools General Election and Henryetta Public Schools General Election, the following precinct polling places will be closed on April 6: Precinct 460310 (Hanna Community C...

March 8-15, 2021 • Thomas Emory Curley: Petit Larceny; Trespassing • Jeremy Dale Vann: Possession of CDS; Petit Larceny • Corinna Natchee Meade: Petit Larceny; Trespassing • Kenneth Henry Hager: Failu...

Legislation that modifies victim protective order requirements to increase protections for victims of violence unanimously passed the House on Tuesday with a vote of 94-0. House Bill 1948, authored by...

Ake, Roger M. Albright, Austin Michael Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Gary Don Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal...

Voters in McIntosh County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 6 elections should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Janelle McKnight said. The following elections are schedu...

These are the latest defendants to be tried in Eastern District of Oklahoma based upon the “Crimes in Indian Country” standard set by the U.S. Supreme Court in its decision in the McGirt vs. Oklahoma ...

115 Years Ago: Checotah Times • November 16, 1906 Christmas Day Foot Race On Christmas day at 9 o’clock in the morning a foot race will be run by Grandpa Amerson, age 79 years, and Grandpa Audd, age 8...

Special solo evening with Selby Come out to Watts BBQ on Saturday, March 20 from 5-9 p.m. and spend a special evening with Selby Minner who will be solo with her guitar. No cover charge. Green buildin...

It took one minute and 55 seconds for an Oklahoma House legislative committee to give the green light to a bill that would make it easier for teachers to carry guns in classrooms. For a bill that woul...

Sarah Dennis has been named the Checotah High School Teacher of the Year for 2020-2021. Dennis currently teaches 11th grade English at Checotah Public Schools. She has been teaching for 17 years. Prev...

The Texanna Lady Crafters recently gifted 10 Launchpads to the Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library. These educational, interactive tablets are already being checked out regularly since their generous do...

Members of the Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 169 Aviation MedEvac Regiment found themselves having time to kill when their bus broke down near Checotah Friday, March 12. Approximately 30 Army N...

Ava Rose Johnson performed the National Anthem at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds arena during the Class 2A, 3A and 4A Basketball Championships on Tuesday, March 9. COURTESY PHOTO

It is March Mayhem at the McIntosh County Democrat. Somewhere in the paper there is a hidden leprechaun. Look closely at each ad. Spot the elusive leprechaun and be the fifth caller to call the McInto...

Coronavirus watch – Monday, March 15 The State Health Department on  Mon day, March 12, released the following numbers concerning the COVID-19 virus in Oklahoma. According to the Department a total of...

Rank and organization: Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps (then S/Sgt.), Company G, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. place and date: Quang Nam province, Republic of Vietnam, 11 March 1...

At 42 years old, 2nd Lt. Bennie Brown, Jr., 120th Engineer Battalion personnel officer, has had an accomplished military career spanning 24 years. He has held four different military occupations, depl...

Prison communications companies Securus and GTL have been accused of charging inmates and their families unreasonable fees for video calls, text messages and e-books. Like many Oklahomans with an inca...