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Area Calendar suspended
March 26, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 crisis at hand, many area organizations are canceling their meetings and events. Therefore the newspaper will delay publishing the Area Calendar until further notice. Check with yo...
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State campgrounds closed
March 26, 2020
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Tulsa District announced Friday that campgrounds around Lake Eufaula are closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The closures affect Corp campgrounds in...
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McIntosh County Democrat named Business of Month
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McIntosh County Democrat named Business of Month
March 26, 2020
The Checotah Chamber of Commerce announced the Business of the Month for March is the McIntosh County Democrat. Publisher and owner Jeff Mayo is a third generation newspaper publisher. Mayo has served...
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80-year-old sweetheart jumps from airplane
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80-year-old sweetheart jumps from airplane
March 26, 2020
Iris Park of Checotah jumped out of a perfectly good airplane from 14,000 feet in Houston on Thursday, March 4. Of course, Iris and her tandem jump instructor had a good parachute and they made a sta...
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The First Assembly
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The First Assembly
March 26, 2020
LaDonna Rhodes | The Democrat The First Assembly of God under the direction of Pastor Bud Shackelford helped 162 families at their monthly food drive on March 20. The food distribution is from 2 p.m. ...
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SIX GENERATIONS
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SIX GENERATIONS
March 26, 2020
Georgia Thornhill, 96, was born Feb. 9,1924, to Robert & Della Clark. Georgia and husband, Ray, had five children. The first child being Linda Satter, who was born on Georgia’s birthdate in 1945. Geor...
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Cruise Night causes controversy
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Cruise Night causes controversy
March 26, 2020
A clash of controversy filled social media pages following Checotah Cruise Night that started at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 20. Event Coordinator Hoss Durrett with Hosstyle Motors went live on Facebook...
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Methodist Mission food pantry, store adjust to protect from coronavirus
March 26, 2020
The Checotah Methodist Mission food pantry will continue to serve the community during this coronavirus pandemic. In order to protect clients and volunteers a few adjustments have been made to the pro...
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Checotah News
March 26, 2020
Lions cancel meetings All Lions Clubs general meetings are canceled until the second week in June if Coronavirus precautions are lifted by that date. The Lions Club golf tournament and Mother’s Day ri...
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Sam’s BBQ and the Blessing Box team up
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Sam’s BBQ and the Blessing Box team up
March 26, 2020
Sam Cunningham will be setting up his concession trailer this Thursday, March 26, to help feed communities during the coronavirus pandemic and help others to give back to their community through the B...
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Business developments in light of COVID-19
March 26, 2020
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Muscogee (Creek) Nation has announced the temporary closing of its casinos through at least Tuesday, March 31, when officials will evaluate re-opening based on current informat...
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Warrants
March 26, 2020
Ake, Roger M. Allen, Justin Lee Anderson, Teddy Bruce Baker, Jerry Beal Bear, Larissa Leann Boyles, Daron Ray Brown, James Burns, Simone Rachelle Carter, Kevin Dale Coffey, David Conner, Courtney Lave...
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Belle Point Sam
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Belle Point Sam
March 26, 2020
LaDonna Rhodes | The Democrat Belle Point Sam Chapter-Good Sam RV Club toured the Heartland Heritage Museum on March 12. Curator Frankie Blagg gave the hour tour to the visitors from Fort Smith, AR.
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Senior Center menu
March 26, 2020
• Monday, March 30: Swiss steak w/gravy; greens; breaded squash; bread; applesauce cake; milk • Tuesday, March 31: Chefs salad; vegetable soup w/crackers; bead; Honey Bun; milk • Wednesday, April 1: S...
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McIntosh County Court Report
March 26, 2020
Felony Cases Bejay Dewayne Adcockendangering others while attempting to elude police Larry Joe Lee Arnoldendangering others while attempting to elude police/unauthorized use of a vehicle Terrol Wayne ...
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Hofmeister proposes school buildings to remain closed
March 26, 2020
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced Monday that she will propose a Continuous Learning Plan to the State Board of Education this week to complete the school year for Ok...
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Checotah Police Department issues notice
March 26, 2020
Chief of Police Darren Glover and the Checotah Police Department announced the following public notice on the COVID-19 virus on March 20. Due to the concerns of the COVID-19 virus, the Checotah PD wil...
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Most tribal casinos temporarily close
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Most tribal casinos temporarily close
March 26, 2020
Officials with Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association confirmed on Monday that all of its tribal members have closed their casinos temporarily. Each tribe is a unique, independent sovereign nation, and th...
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FFA hit hard by virus action plan
March 26, 2020
The Governor issued an Executive Order 2020-08 declaring an emergency caused by the impending threat of COVID-19 to the people of this State and the public’s peace, health, and safety. To ensure we ar...
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Restaurant information
March 26, 2020
• June's-closed until further notice • Katy's Eats and Treats-closed until further notice • Sallie's-dining still currently open but offering curbside service • Silvia's-closed until further notice • ...
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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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