FAMILY FEATURES When in need of inspiration during gift-giving season, focusing on thoughtful presents that align with the personalities and interests of your intended recipients can be a surefire wa...

The Native American performers Injunuity will be appear Dec. 1 at Legacy on Main Street for a Nativity Christmas special. The evening includes a dinner and show. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., the show a...

The Duvall Dynasty continues as Bill Duvall was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 10 in Oklahoma City. Duvall was recognized along with several other rodeo icons at the Rodeo Hist...

A 64-year-old Florida man was pronounced dead at the scene of a single vehicle accident Saturday on U.S. 69 about six miles north of Checotah. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Pietro Zambuto,...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma and Arkansas state agencies today announced the completion of a memorandum of agreement committing the states to future collaboration in addressing water quality concerns rela...

Due to temperatures in the 20’s the Veterans Day Parade was brought inside to the Checotah Middle School auditorium on Monday, Nov. 12. The Master of Ceremonies was Lt. Col. James Wydeman Sanders, USM...

A husband and wife from Oktaha have been charged with burglarizing a Checotah area residence in October. Ricky Dale Whittle Jr., 37, and his wife Courtney Whittle, 35, allegedly stole a generator and...

Eligible families can sign up from the McIntosh County Santa Soldiers program from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays now through Dec. 3. To be eligible to receive gifts for children in the fam...

Want to know how to cook a turkey? First, you shop for a turkey. Next, you put it in the oven. Then, you put it in the oven for 7 to 6 hours. Last, you eat it. Now you know how to cook a turkey! – Kal...

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Business Wreath Competition is underway. Wreaths are being placed on poles in the downtown historic district for all to enjoy. Money prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3...

Family, friends and supporters looked on Wednesday, Nov. 14, as Sen. Roger Thompson was sworn in to serve another four years in the State Senate.   The ceremony was held in the Senate Chamber a week a...

OKMULGEE – With Muscogee (Creek) Nation being a sovereign Nation, comes unique opportunities for programs to serve citizens at the highest level through the extensive program efforts to receive grant ...

This year’s Shop Small will be from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. The Checotah Chamber of Commerce will have a welcome station set up to give the first 60 shoppers a Shop Small tote and a ...

Shop Checotah’s Christmas Give-Away will follow the Hallmark Christmas Parade and Best Floats Competition on Saturday, Dec. 1. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with “A Hallmark Christmas” Parade beginning ...

M elody Elizabeth Chiguer: possession of paraphernalia W illard W. Buchanan: violation of no truck sign B arry Thrall: fail to remain at/or leave the scene of property damage accident B rennon Nichola...

The FLEAS meeting was called to order by President Kay Owens on a cold autumn day at the Highway 9 Community Center. Even though it was cold outside it was warm inside and decorated with lots of autum...

You could catch one or get one from a farm. Put seasoning in it. Cook it in the oven for 10 minutes. You cut it and let it cool off. You put it on a plate and then you eat it. By: Chevy A. You hunt fo...

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 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma television viewers who use an antenna to get their signal will need to rescan their channel lineup before noon on Tuesday, Nov. 27 to keep News 9 news, weather, sports and CBS...

Members of the Checotah Lions Club plan to have “Angel” cutouts on the Christmas trees at seven Checotah businesses in time for “Black Friday” shopping. The annual benevolent project will bring Christ...