The DAV Chapter 3 McIntosh County will be hosting two events this weekend to honor all military veterans. The first event will be to honor local military on Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park i...

Mrs. Laura Rainbolt’s 2nd grade class recently won first place in the 11th edition of the SpringBoard Math Challenge. SpringBoard is an annual math challenge that turns year-end math practice into a f...

Join the fun on Saturday, May 24 for a free 5k and Community Fun Run, hosted by Neighbors Building Neighborhoods. Preregister for “Just Glow With It” to save your spot and for a free event t-shirt and...

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...

Republican Bryan Logan of Paden was the overwhelming victor in Tuesday’s State Senate District 8 race to fill the seat vacated last year by the resignation of Roger Thompson, a Republican from Okemah....

What a great time to be alive...and to be Republican! Although just to be fair we have lots of Democrats who attend our meetings, and we always enjoy seeing new faces! We have our next monthly meeting...

List local meetings or events in the Community Area Calendar by emailing ladonna@cookson.news or drop off information at the McIntosh County Democrat, 300 S. Broadway, Checotah, OK 74426. June 9 - 13 ...

The Oklahoma Bar Association is accepting nominations for its annual awards presentations. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, June 30. Awards will be presented to recipients during the OBA...

OKLAHOMA CITY– Attorney General Gentner Drummond blasted a slew of recent vetoes by Gov. Stitt, including measures that would have strengthened public safety, improved government transparency and acco...

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Girlie Show is a fierce art show and party featuring all women makers and creators. Applications are now open online through May 31, and jurors will select 40 artists to showcase t...

This year 28 students from Checotah High School met the criteria for induction into the National Honor Society. These students demonstrated an outstanding commitment to both their academic success and...

SHAWNEE – Commencement ceremonies are taking place across the state, but this one marks a historic first. Four years ago, Oklahoma Baptist University partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Correcti...

May 26 – May 30 Monday, May 26: CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday, May 27: Chili cheese dog; pea salad; pickled beets; cookie Wednesday, May 28: Italian marinated chicken; veggie blend; chilled peaches;...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Each summer, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds its annual Heroes Ball to celebrate champions for children. After the nominations close at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 6,...

In an unusual move, Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen, a fiscal hawk, switched his vote from No to Present to allow the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Republicans want to use for President Donald Trump’s A...

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, Company A, 11th Missouri Infantry. Place and date: At Vicksburg, Miss., 22 May 1863. At Fort DeRussey, La., 14 March 1864. Entered service at: Illinois. Born: ...

The Wildlife Department recently announced its newest slate of Outdoor Oklahoma Adventures raffles, and tickets are available now! There are five raffles being offered, including a chance at a premier...

The CIS Multi-Purpose Building was recently renamed after the beloved administrator Jerry L. Faught, a longtime Checotah resident who was instrumental in the creation of the building itself decades ag...

Checotah High School Football is excited to announce it will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For one day only, Checotah High School will be transform...

The DAV Chapter 3 McIntosh County will be hosting two events to honor all military veterans. The first event will be Friday, May 23 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park in Checotah. There will be free hot dogs ...