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Accelerated Readers soar above quarantine
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Accelerated Readers soar above quarantine
May 28, 2020
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...
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Checotah man to stand trial in child sex abuse charges
May 21, 2020
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...
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Checotah News
May 21, 2020
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...
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Eufaula Manor resident dies day after birthday
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Eufaula Manor resident dies day after birthday
May 21, 2020
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...
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Nursing home residents enjoy parade
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Nursing home residents enjoy parade
May 21, 2020
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....
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Storms cause damage and power outages in area
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Storms cause damage and power outages in area
May 21, 2020
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...
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Checotah man dies from virus
May 21, 2020
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...
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Statewide sales tax income drops 9 percent in March
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Statewide sales tax income drops 9 percent in March
May 21, 2020
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...
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McIntosh County Court Report
May 14, 2020
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...
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CHS senior events rescheduled
May 14, 2020
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...
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Raising Arrows new building to open soon
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Raising Arrows new building to open soon
May 14, 2020
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...
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Old Settlers Day postponed
May 14, 2020
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...
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Checotah News
May 14, 2020
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...
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Pre-k enrollment underway
May 14, 2020
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...
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Corps announces phased reopening of recreation facilities, campsites
May 14, 2020
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...
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Marshall parades kindergarten graduates
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Marshall parades kindergarten graduates
May 14, 2020
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...
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Library to host StoryWalk grand opening
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Library to host StoryWalk grand opening
May 14, 2020
The Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library has received a grant that has made it possible to create a "StoryWalk" on the walking trail at the Checotah Sports Complex. The library will host a grand opening...
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Checotah stories from the past
May 14, 2020
114 Years Ago Checotah Times Friday, Jan. 5, 1906 STATEHOOD BILL READY Bird McGuire Says Solutions Found for the Prohibition and District Disputes Washington, Jan. 3 – Republican members of the House ...
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OSU to launch free concurrent online courses for Oklahoma high school seniors
May 14, 2020
Oklahoma State University will launch the state's first free online concurrent enrollment program for Oklahoma high school seniors from a four-year public university beginning this fall. Concurrent en...
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Chicken Express to offer support to First Responders
May 14, 2020
“Our Chicken Can’t Fly, So We Deliver” was the slogan of Chicken Express in 1988 when the restaurant became one of the first chicken delivery businesses. The local Chicken Express Muskogee franchise i...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Gear up and grab your green
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Gear up and grab your green
March 5, 2026
Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...
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52nd Annual Checotah Band Daze
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52nd Annual Checotah Band Daze
March 5, 2026
Checotah hosted their 52nd Annual Band Daze February 19 – 20 with 35 bands from across the state of Oklahoma competing in the twoday competition. Canadian HS Band directed by Glenn Sizemore and Barbar...
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
By Staff Reports 
March 5, 2026
This year LaDonna Rhodes aka “The Paper Lady” with the McIntosh County Democrat had the privilege of announcing the Citizen of the Year award which went to Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge with di...
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