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Carol Beaver Retires
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Carol Beaver Retires
June 18, 2020
Congratulations to Carol Beaver (front and center) who retired last week as the Superintendent’s Secretary of Checotah Public Schools after 30 years of dedication to the administrators, staff and stud...
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County sees sales tax increase while statewide income drops 10 percent in April
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County sees sales tax increase while statewide income drops 10 percent in April
June 18, 2020
The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from April business. The monies they reported this period represent sales f...
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City back in business after quarantine
June 11, 2020
The City of Checotah is beginning to look like a thriving tourist town again instead of a ghost town after being quarantined for weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses, parks and churches are ...
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Community Prayer Service unites all
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Community Prayer Service unites all
June 11, 2020
Local churches across Checotah invited all of the community to join together for a Community Prayer Service on Sunday, June 7 in Pocket Park. Ministers of all faiths, community leaders and people of ...
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ESPN2 televising live coverage of Bassmaster Elite Event
June 11, 2020
Enthusiastic fans of bass fishing — and sports fans who have missed the thrill of competition — are catching live on-the-water action from Lake Eufaula on ESPN2. The Bassmaster Elite Series came to Eu...
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It?s a short trail to Old Settlers Day
June 11, 2020
It’s a short trail to Old Settlers Day and the excitement in Checotah is building as time draws near and plans are coming together. Old Settlers Day, historically set for the 2nd Saturday in June, has...
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Legally blind wood carver still whittling away
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Legally blind wood carver still whittling away
June 11, 2020
At 81 years young, Don Johnson shows no sign of slowing down from working hard and doing a whole lot of what he loves - wood carving and whittling. Don has never known how to sit for too long. He like...
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Water and sewer rates going up
June 11, 2020
Checotah’s basic water rates will increase by approximately $2.50 and sewer rates by approximately $2.60 beginning Monday, June 15. The new rates will be on the June billing cycle, which will be paid ...
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Hayes set for district court arraignment June 17
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Hayes set for district court arraignment June 17
June 11, 2020
After waiving his preliminary hearing on May 27, former Checotah school employee Jeremy Lewis Hayes, 29, was ordered to appear for district court arraignment at 9 a.m. on June 17. He will enter a plea...
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Why the world needs real love
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Why the world needs real love
June 11, 2020
Why the world needs real love right now is obvious, especially with so much hate and violence that’s going back and forth. But do many even know the true definition of LOVE? As far as its grammatical ...
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Voters should apply early for absentee ballots
June 11, 2020
Voters in McIntosh County who want to have absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 30 elections should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Janelle McKnight said Friday. Although the County...
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OSBI arrests wife of man as result of child pornography
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OSBI arrests wife of man as result of child pornography
June 11, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has arrested 26-year-old Cherokee White following an investigation by the Bureau’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit. This...
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Horton named Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year
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Horton named Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year
June 11, 2020
Norman High School’s Cade Horton has been named the 2019-20 Gatorade Oklahoma Baseball Player of the Year. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound senior shortstop and right-handed pitcher was 1-0 on the mound with a...
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News On 6 viewers need to rescan TVs
June 11, 2020
TULSA – News On 6 television viewers in Green Country who use an antenna to get a signal will need to rescan their channel lineup starting at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 to keep receiving News On ...
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Legally blind wood carver
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Legally blind wood carver
June 11, 2020
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Together, we will get through this
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Together, we will get through this
June 11, 2020
Our country is hurting. The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed more than 100,000 lives and put more than 40 million Americans out of work. Small businesses across the country have had to shut their doors a...
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Courthouse flowerbeds getting a makeover Drug Court participants do public service
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Courthouse flowerbeds getting a makeover Drug Court participants do public service
June 11, 2020
The exterior of the county courthouse is looking a little more beautiful today, thanks to a Beautification Team that has been working several weeks pulling weeds, planting seeds and doing a little pa...
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Green Country Tourism launches campaign
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Green Country Tourism launches campaign
June 11, 2020
TULSA — Green Country Tourism has unveiled their brand new #GreenMeansGo campaign to let would-be visitors know that Green Country is an open, affordable, safe and fun place to visit. Green Country To...
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McIntosh County District Court Report
June 11, 2020
Felony Case • Courtney Eugene Elliotmanslaughter 1st degree, DUI with BAC of .08 or more, driving with license cancelled/under suspension Misdemeanor Cases • Bobby Gene Brinsfielddomestic abuse, assau...
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Checotah Police Report
June 11, 2020
• Wendy Carol Moore: fail to comply with compulsory insurance • Justin Lee Reynolds: Fail to stop at stop sign • Kyle Marcus Allen: operating unsafe/defective vehicle
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Eufaula steamrolls Beggs 82-51 in season opener
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Eufaula steamrolls Beggs 82-51 in season opener
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
December 11, 2025
In an offensive display that hasn’t been seen since Bradley Campbell was head coach at Eufaula, the Ironheads (1-0) rolled over Beggs 82-51 on senior night. Newly hired Eufaula head coach Grant Callis...
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Christmas classics shine in counties lighted parades
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Christmas classics shine in counties lighted parades
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
December 11, 2025
Streets were packed down Broadway in Checotah and Main Street in Eufaula as lights sparkled with holiday magic and the county kicked off the holiday season with two annual Lighted Christmas Parades. B...
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Shop with a Cop Dec. 105 11,12
December 11, 2025
The 12th Annual McIntosh County Law Enforcement Shop with a COP event will take place this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Law enforcement officers, in partnership with school districts, will ...
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Driver killed after hitting deer
December 11, 2025
An unidentified motorist was killed after striking a deer and then a second vehicle on SH 16 in Muskogee County Friday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, after the car struck the deer the vehi...
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School election filing period ends
December 11, 2025
Just as the filing ended for school elections, Eufaula bent Kenny Bumgarner an nounced his resignation. Bumgarner, 55, represent ed seat 2. The board will ap point someone to fill his un expired term....
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