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Checotah News, Continued
September 5, 2019
Downtown Morris celebration scheduled A Blast from the Past presented by the Morris Lions Club will be held Saturday, Sept. 28. Registration starts at 9 a.m. There will be a Poker Walk, music, Mini-Cr...
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Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma fights childhood hunger; provides matching grant of up to $35,000
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Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma fights childhood hunger; provides matching grant of up to $35,000
September 5, 2019
In eastern Oklahoma, one in four children struggles with hunger and may go to bed hungry on any given night. In response, the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma has launched its matching campaign for dona...
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Special Election in Henryetta School District September 10
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Special Election in Henryetta School District September 10
September 5, 2019
The Henryetta School District Special Election is Tuesday, September 10. McIntosh County voters must be registered at and reside at an address within the geographical boundaries of the Henryetta Schoo...
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OPEA names Rep. Avery Frix 2019 Legislator of the Year
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OPEA names Rep. Avery Frix 2019 Legislator of the Year
September 5, 2019
The Oklahoma Public Employees Association (OPEA) honored Rep. Avery Frix (House District 13) as one of its 2019 Legislators of the Year for his work on state employee and retiree issues. The associati...
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Checotah Police Report August 26 ? September 2
September 5, 2019
Amanda Susan Sorrels: possession of paraphernalia Arlan Talbert: petit larceny Juvenile: furnishing tobacco to minors/possession by minor Juvenile: furnishing tobacco to minors/possession by minor Fli...
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Obey the rules or pay at school
August 29, 2019
Reacting to increased behavioral problems among some students on campuses, the Checotah Public School District has instituted new policies of fining those who don’t follow the rules. According to the ...
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Mayor is first ?flocking? target
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Mayor is first ?flocking? target
August 29, 2019
When Mayor Daniel Tarkington and his wife, Jamie, and daughter, RayLynn, got home from the Salina Speedway in Mayes County around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, they never expected to to be “flocked” by a yard fu...
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Dusk ?til Dawn Blues Fest set this weekend
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Dusk ?til Dawn Blues Fest set this weekend
August 29, 2019
Roger “Hurricane” Wilson will be among dozens of blues musicians who will perform at this weekend’s Dusk til Dawn Blues Festival. Thousands of fans are expected to converge on this tiny community nort...
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Methodist Mission needs and appreciates donated sacks and bags
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Methodist Mission needs and appreciates donated sacks and bags
August 29, 2019
According to Kim Bultman, chairman of the Methodist Mission Board , the Mission appreciates all donated items, including sacks and bags for the Thrift Store and Food Pantry. “We're able to help Checo...
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Search for stolen truck turns up whiskey still
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Search for stolen truck turns up whiskey still
August 29, 2019
Contrary to what many believe, moonshining has not been relegated to the history books. Though moonshiners were a colorful part of American folklore during the Prohibition years that covered the Roari...
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Deputy has new K-9 partner
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Deputy has new K-9 partner
August 29, 2019
Thanks to a lot of generous donors, McIntosh County Deputy Sheriff Casey Torix has a new K-9 partner. Torix’s first partner, Bruno, died unexpectedly on April 22. It was devastating for Torix, who wo...
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Deadline to request absentee ballots nears
August 29, 2019
If you are a registered voter in McIntosh County and live in the Henryetta School District, you may wish to request an absentee ballot by mail to vote in the September 10 Henryetta School District Spe...
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Checotah Police Report August 19 ? August 26
August 29, 2019
August 19 – August 26 Joshua Blain Swimmer: operate MV w/o valid DL Carson E. Bird: driver’s license restriction; left f center no passing; DUI Juvenile: public intoxication Juvenile: public intoxicat...
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Warrants
August 29, 2019
Ake, Roger M. Allen, Justin Lee Anderson, Teddy Bruce Baker, Jerry Beal Blevins, Kevin Brakebill, Raymond Brown, Ricky Dan Cardana, Adolfo Raralcaba Chaney, Charles Anthony Collins, Dennis Eugene Craw...
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Interested in fixed annuities? Beware of common misconceptions
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Interested in fixed annuities? Beware of common misconceptions
August 29, 2019
Between your 401(k) or pension, your IRA and Social Security, you hope to have e n o u g h to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle. Yet, you may want, or need, to find other financial resources – ...
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Soul food cook-offs to spice up Black Towns Motorcycle Tour
August 29, 2019
Soul food cook-offs in Langston and Tatums will spice up the first Black Towns Motorcycle Tour. Dozens of riders have registered for the tour, according to organizer Derrick E.D. Smith Jr. Registratio...
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Court Report
August 29, 2019
McIntosh County Court Report Felony Cases Steven Eugene Andrews-DUI aggravated Carson Edward Bird-DUI with BAC of .08 or more Dalton Jacob Coleman-burglary in the 2nd degree Stephen DeWayne Deere-burg...
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Texanna Auxiliary August meeting
August 29, 2019
Our August meeting started with our usual prayer and pledge of allegiance. Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Carlton red us her funny anecdotes, which always give us a good laugh. We discussed our Septembe...
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New regulations for medical marijuana program approved
August 29, 2019
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has received approval from Governor Kevin Stitt on emergency rules that will update current regulations and establish new license categories in accordance with...
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Orr Family Farm offers contest for teachers to win a field trip scholarship
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Orr Family Farm offers contest for teachers to win a field trip scholarship
August 29, 2019
For the third year, the Orr Family Farm is offering fall field trip scholarships to five classes from schools around the state. Educators are encouraged to apply for a field trip scholarship and the o...
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
November 6, 2025
ELLEN VINSON AND STAFF WRITER LADONNA RHODES In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during...
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
November 6, 2025
Checotah’s Downtown Trunk or Treat definitely lined the streets of Broadway and Gentry for over three hours. The Checotah Chamber of Commerce event didn’t officially start until 5:30 p.m. but by 4:30 ...
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SNAP benefits cut in half
November 6, 2025
Congress remains closed amid the dispute between Democrats and Republicans in Washington D.C. over health care benefits. Due to the closure, SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Program, came close to clo...
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Local Holiday Events
November 6, 2025
Checotah Methodist Mission Christmas Sale Nov. 4 - Nov. 7 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 419 W. Gentry Ave. Checotah Bealls Anniversary Giveaways A full weekend of giveaways Nov. 7-9 1st 50 Guests will receive $5-$5...
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
November 6, 2025
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It has been observed for 71 years and McIntosh...
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