Sheriff Kevin Ledbetter praised the work of law enforcement after three suspects were arrested shortly after allegedly burglarizing the home of a family that was at church. “On Sunday, May 19, a fami...

The 31st Run For The Wall (RDTW) riders completed The Mission for 2019.  Over 1,600 exhausted-yet-excited riders climbed the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for their group pictures.  All three routes o...

David Wiedel, 82, of Eufaula, has died from injuries he received in an ATV accident in rural McIntosh County on May 13. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Wiedel passed away on May 22 at St. Fra...

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Sharpe’s Department Store as it’s Business of the Month. Sharpe’s Department Store is now located at 207 N. Broadway in the newly renovated old ...

Here’s the show fans of the 1970’s Swedish pop group ABBA have been waiting for! “Thank You for the Music - A Modern Tribute to ABBA” is coming to Legacy On Main Street for a dinner/theater performanc...

The annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Veteran Circle at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah brought tears of gratefulness to many eyes on Monday. It was a beautiful, breezy day to honor the many gone but nev...

I grew up understanding how important it was to honor our military men and women. From the ones that gave all, including their very lives, to the ones that gave their all but somehow still made it hom...

Floods bring several hazards The torential rains, tornados and storms caused six deaths in Oklahoma and left thousands of displaced citizens. The floods and high waters bring a series of cautions. Be...

A 51-year-old Porum man was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Dam Road Sunday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Kevin Girty was northbound on the road two miles east and one mile south o...

Bingo at Checotah Masonic Lodge June 15 Checotah Chapter 25 of the Masonic Lodge, 625 W. Gentry, will hold bingo games from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 15. Cost is $15 per person. There will be prizes for...

For families across the country, Memorial Day Weekend means barbeques, an extra day off work, and the beginning of summer vacation for our kids. But even with many fun activities happening, we should ...

Felony Cases D allas Guy Buchanan: burglary in the second degree; knowingly concealing stolen property M arie Rikkie Gourlay: knowingly concealing stolen property J ustin Cole McElroy: burglary in the...

For the Children: This week, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is expected to consider a rule that will terminate eligibility for Medicaid if some mail communications are “returned to sender.”...

On May 30, 1806 – In Logan County, Kentucky, future president Andrew Jackson participates in a duel, killing Charles Dickinson, a lawyer regarded as one of the best pistol shots in the area. The proud...

As the days get warmer, fishing seems to only get better. Why not wet a line and make some great memories on or near the water? Here are some ways to experience the joys of fishing. Free Fishing Days,...

Ake, Roger M. Albright, Austin Michael Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Gary Don Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal...

The Box Turtle Recently there has been a surge of turtles crossing the highways and the byways. Yes, box turtles (and many other types of turtles) are on the move again in search of food, a mate and a...

In his first legislative session as Senate Appropriations Chair, Sen. Roger Thompson helped carve out priorities for the 2020 fiscal year budget and determine how best to fund and support key agenda i...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the conversation regarding substance abuse must be openly addressed in McIntosh County. Checotah currently has one of the lowest life expectancy rates in the U...

To achieve any of your financial objectives, you need to save and invest – that much is clear. But just how you save and invest may differ from goal to goal. Let’s look at two common goals to see the ...