The parking area was packed at Ogle Field Tuesday evening, May 19 as parents and Checotah seniors listened from their vehicles as names were announced for scholarship winners. Principal Jennifer Campb...

OKLAHOMA CITY -The 93rd class of Oklahomans has been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. These accomplished Oklahomans will join the 706 current Members of the prestigious hall. The...

Monday, June 1: Fried fish; buttered corn; green beans; wheat roll; assorted cookies; milk Tuesday, June 2: Pepper steak; stir fry steamed rice; seasoned carrots; cornbread; fresh apple; milk Wednesda...

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The Accelerated Readers competition through Marshall Elementary may have been over when all the students had to be quarantined at home during the coronavirus pandemic. However, some students actually...

Tony Jack Holt, 65, has been bound over for trial on multiple counts of sexually abusing children. District Judge Michael Hogan, on May 14, set a July 28 cut-off date for presentation of any motions i...

Flowers to be picked up after Memorial Day All flowers and decorations put out at Greenlawn Cemetery for Memorial Day must be picked up within one week of holiday due to mowing. For more information c...

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Eufaula Manor has been locked down for two months. Residents haven’t been able to have visitors during this period, which puts a strain on families and friends as wel...

Decorated vehicles full of family, friends and local community workers lined W. Audd Ave. and SW 2nd St. on Friday, May 15, for the residents’ parade at the Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center....

Spring storms rolled through Friday, May 15 hitting McIntosh County and the surrounding area. The high winds and torrential rain caused power outages for several hours and light storm damage. Trees we...

One person in McIntosh County has died in connection with the COVID-19 disease. According to the Oklahoma Health Department a Checotah male in the age group of 65 and older passed away between May 4 a...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from March business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...

Felony Cases Nathan Michael Beauchamp-knowingly concealing stolen property Mark Allen Cummiskygrand larceny Dustin Wayne Gatwoodunauthorized use of a vehicle Misdemeanor Cases Marcus Montel Banks-know...

Principal Jennifer Campbell had to make a tough call and change the date of the Checotah High School Senior Parade and Senior Scholarship Drive-Thru due to inclement weather coming in this week. The S...

The Raising Arrows Learning Academy (RALA) has announced the opening of their new center by June 1. They are a state licensed daycare that will be capable of holding 75-85 students, depending upon tea...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce announced last week that the date for Old Settlers Day 2020 has been changed to Saturday, June 27 starting at 9 a.m. The Chamber Board felt it would be in the best int...

Greenlawn Cemetery guidelines for Memorial Day Flowers put out for decoration at Greenlawn Cemetery for Memorial Day must be picked up within one week. Mowing and weed eating will continue as usual th...

Marshall Elementary has pre-k enrollment forms ready for pick up. This year, due to COVID-19, the school will not be providing an area for parents to sit while filling out the forms. Parents are being...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District will begin a phased reopening of USACE recreation areas that were closed due to COVID-19 across Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. The decision to reopen is sp...

Due to all the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marshall Elementary had to think outside the box and decided to have a drive through kindergarten graduation parade on Friday, May 8. Principal Ci...