ALVA - Northwestern Oklahoma State University will play host to the Third Annual NWOSU Guitar Festival April 6 between 8 a.m. and noon in the Fine Arts building. The festival’s purpose is to provide y...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH), along with its community partners, are working to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring gr...

STILLWATER – A new initiative at Oklahoma State University is making strides in helping build rural economies. Sara Siems, OSU Cooperative Extension assistant specialist, said three informative academ...

STILLWATER - Spring brings promises of returning warmth, new life and the annual green-up. With this, the contrast between the brown winter landscape and the evergreen eastern redcedar diminishes. But...

Spring has sprung and Crystal River runs - straight to The Plumb Theatre for a “REEL-Y” big show at 7 p.m., Friday, April 7. The popular, award winning group Crystal River has toured Indiana for the p...

President Joy Hamilton called the March 26 FLEAS meeting to order on a gorgeous March day at the Highway #9 Community Center. The hall was beautifully decorated by the Longtown Ladies hostesses, inclu...

ALVA - One day at Northwestern Oklahoma State University is designated each year as an early enrollment opportunity for high school seniors called “Freshman Connection.” This event is set for Wednesda...

“A Tribute to George Strait Dinner Show” will perform at the Legacy On Main Street dinner theater on Saturday April 6. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Gordy and Debbie...

Mayor Daniel Tarkington recently honored three City of Checotah employees who are celebrating 25 years of service to the community. On Friday, March 22, Tarkington rolled up his sleeves and cooked ha...

Despite the opioid crisis leading to the deaths of more than 70,000 Americans by drug overdoses, only one in ten Americans with an addiction receives treatment. Over 7 million opioid pills were prescr...

STILLWATER- Oklahoma State University’s Unmanned Systems Research Institute is the first in the country to receive approval from the FAA to fly an unmanned fixed-wing aircraft swarm within national a...

By Jerry Fink But there he was, Feb. 28 through March 16, a member of a team of volunteers taking the Special Olympic Torch from community to community through the Middle Eastern nation, spreading th...

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 ...

Buddy’s is owned by Berin Desi and managed by Donna Davidson and staff. The store was originally a 7-11 store and has had several previous owners until Berin Desi purchased it five years ago. Now the...

A 23-year-old Henryetta man has been charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with a fatal traffic accident that took place on a county road near Stidham on Feb. 10. Justin Pake Stephens i...

Checotah News Trends and Treasure will be hosting another craft fair on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Owner Chrystal McCullough invites everyone to come out and check out the local vendors. ...

MUSKOGEE - The preliminary for a former congressional candidate charged with three counts of child sexual abuse has been set for 10 a.m., April 16 in Muskogee County District Court. Daniel Ethan Edmon...

Vian resident Tracy Eugene Glover, 46, has pled guilty to multiple charges, including escape, assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Glover entered the ple...

Chapter BX of PEO will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 in the home of Carolyn Hutcherson with Margie Dornan serving as co-hostess. Stephanie Stidham will give the program (Song Trivia). Singing conven...

Spring is here – and for many of us, that means it’s time for some spring cleaning. This year, in addition to tidying up why not try brightening your financial environment? Some of the same moves you ...