They called it the “Indian problem.” The white settlers wanted more land, and the tribes held rich acreages. Removing tribes from the Southeast was more than just an idea by the time Andrew Jackson w...

Felony Cases Tina Anne-Marie Fain: child neglect; resisting an officer; possession of CDS Joseph Michael Ray Routenberg: possession of stolen vehicle Austin Charles Christian Spoehr: distribution of C...

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

Coronavirus watch - 11/17 The Health Department released the following COVID-19 numbers on Tuesday, November 17. State total positive cases, 158,408 confirmed (an increase of 1,551 cases); Recovered, ...

Coronavirus watch - 11/13 The Health Department released the following COVID-19 numbers on Friday, November 13. State total positive cases, 147,358 confirmed (an increase of 2,667 cases); Recovered, 1...

Principal Cindy Frame and the staff at Marshall Elementary couldn’t be more pleased with their Spooktacular Walk-a-thon held Friday, Oct. 31, which brought in a grand total of $15,093.51 with super ni...

Jimcy McGirt’s declaration of innocence was short lived. The 71-year-old Native American, whose conviction in state court on sexual abuse charges was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in July, has ...

There is nothing better than a huge surprise and that’s what 4-year-old Jamiah Cox received on Friday, Nov. 6 during a school awards assembly. Jamiah, who is a student in Krista Wiles’ Pre-K classroo...

The McIntosh County Democrat has kicked off the Build a Stronger Community campaign. It is a reminder to come into our local businesses and shop local first in order to build a stronger community, sup...

McIntosh County District Court Report Felony Cases Walter Lee Holder III: endangering others while eluding/attempting to elude police officer; driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol; p...

At the Checotah Board of Education meeting Monday night, Superintendent Monte Madewell brought up concerns about more COVID-19 cases hitting Checotah Public Schools. With six staff members now out for...

The only local race in the Nov. 3 General Election was for McIntosh County’s District 2 County Commissioner position, currently held by Tim Pendley. Pendley chose to retire, leaving the position open ...

Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company L, 357th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Thionville, France, 12 November 1944. Entered service at: Howard, Pa. Bir...

The line stretched out the front doors and down the dark driveway at Noble’s Senior Citizens Center when Jessi Marker arrived at 6:59 p.m. The 23-year-old had driven by her polling station earlier in ...

Lions Club invites veterans to lunch This Thursday, Nov. 12, the Checotah Lions Club will celebrate local veterans and thank them for their service. If you have served in the armed forces please join ...

1st place ($1,477.02) - Mrs. Krista Wiles’ class STAFF PHOTOS | LADONNA RHODES 2nd place ($1,395.05) - Mrs. Sarah Goad’s class 3rd place ($1,132.55) - Mrs. Jessica Gaxiola’s class Pre-K t-shirt winne...

For many people, heading home for the holidays is a long-standing tradition. However, with the world in the midst of a pandemic, traditions need to take a slightly different turn this year. Barbara Br...

Coronavirus watch - 11/5 The Health Department released the following COVID-19 numbers on Thursday, November 5. State total positive cases, 129,873 confirmed (an increase of 2,101 cases); Recovered, 1...

If 100 voters turn out to cast their votes on any given early voting day, McIntosh County Election Board Secretary Janelle McKnight thinks it’s a good day. On Thursday, Oct. 29, which was cold and ra...

“I ain’t scared of no ghost” could have been the theme song of the City of Checotah this year. Despite the frightful rise in COVID-19 cases, Checotahans chose to don their masks as participants came ...