Elevation above normal, water 87 and murky. Bluegill, green, and redear sunfish good on grubs and worms around shallows. Flathead catfish fair on live bait, live shad, and sunfish around river channel...

On 1590 October – John 24 White , , the governor of the second Roanoke Colony, returns to England after an unsuccessful search for the “lost” colonists. 1861 – Western Union completed the first transc...

Oklahoma Senator James Lankford (R) returned to Oklahoma to hear from his constituents last Thursday at Street Side Deli in Checotah. Senator Lankford has been hosting a series of community conversati...

Union and Confederate soldiers will meet once again on hallowed ground for the reenactment of the Battle of Honey Springs on Nov. 1-3. This biannual event is the largest reenactment in Oklahoma, featu...

Oklahoma author and retired teacher Teresa Miller has penned novels, hosted a radio and television series featuring major authors, launched a storyteller series at the University of Oklahoma Press and...

Agee, Logon Ryan Allen, Edmond Monte Anderson, Gary Don Bahe, Mandy Gail Baumann, Staci Raye Boswell, Eric Lee Brinsfield, Danny Joe Burnett, Cody K. Cardana, Adolfo Raralcaba Chandler, Tyler Ray Colb...

The McIntosh County Oklahoma Retired Educators Association (OREA) met Friday, October 12 at the Jim Lucas Library in Checotah. The association meets on the second Friday of every month during the scho...

Assistant District Attorney David Pierce has filed an application to terminate the ownership of 20 dogs allegedly owned by Frederick Burkhalter, 46, of Rentiesville. Burkhalter was charged on Oct. 10 ...

The staff of The McIntosh County Democrat welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is ...

McIntosh County Court Report Felony Cases Frederick L. Burkhalter: cruelty to animals; obstructing officer Bobby Dean Wheeler Sr: driving MV under influence of alcohol; resisting officer Sheri Lyne Wi...

Washington — While Senator Jim Inhofe criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of Syria Tuesday, Oklahoma’s junior Senator was more hesitant to take a stance. “We have 1,000 troops, th...

As we welcome the Autumn months and the brilliant colors and the cool weather we need to set back and enjoy it. The October meeting was opened by our President Marie with the Pledge of Allegiance. Sec...

Linda Montgomery and Kathy Johnson and Cliff Sinyard have a mission. They are determined to preserve what little remains of the town of Texanna. Not the Texanna most people today are familiar with – ...

Two people charged last month in connection with a theft ring in Hanna have pled guilty. James Mason Fletcher, 18, of Frederick was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of CDS. Af...

Porum resident Anthony Michael Grant, 35, was sentenced last week in federal court to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Following his...

Lacey Hill, 36, of McAlester was killed in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday, Oct. 8, when she swerved to miss a deer and struck a four-foot deep ditch. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Hill ...

University of Oklahoma faculty members awoke to an email they never expected to read over their morning coffee. With the subject line reading, “Government investigators, auditors and agents on campus,...

DAV meets first Thursdays in Onapa Disabled American Veterans meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month in Onapa. CSO officers are available. For information, call Bill Day at 918-618-263...

City Halloween celebration planned On Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., come celebrate Halloween with the City of Checotah along Gentry west of the stoplight on the south side of the str...

Name: Olivia Clayton Age: 17 Class: Senior Family: Brandy Clayton Extracurricular activities: Cross Country, Football Trainer, Basketball, Track and Field, NHS and Student Council Interests: Spending ...