It was all hands on deck at GardenWalk to help distribute all the items from the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma on Friday, Nov. 30. Resident manager January Skadal usually coordinates the foo...

Carrie Lynn Gordon, 46, of Checotah has been hit with multiple charges following her arrest on Nov. 23. Gordon has been charged with bringing contraband (CDS) into a jail; possession of CDS; unlawful ...

Checotah Middle School held their annual canned food drive during their 7th hour classes, raising $388 and collecting 1,987 cans. All of the proceeds were donated to the Methodist Mission. Thanks to e...

Mayor Daniel Tarkington, Pastor “Bud” Shackelford and Public Relations Director Delaina Durrett-Stevens were among the 22 volunteers that helped load food into vehicles at the GardenWalk Food Drive on...

Tye Pippeneger took time from the gridiron and had a great day hunting as he harvested this nice buck. (Photo submitted)

The holiday season is here, which means gift-giving is probably on your mind. In addition to making gifts to your family and friends, you also may be interested in contributing to charitable organiza...

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), along with the office of the Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment (SOEE) and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (...

The Christmas Color Guard under the direction of Ashley Hackler did a great job performing for the Shop Checotah event on Dec. 1. (Submitted photo)

OKLAHOMA CITY – Paintings, sculptures and fabric art by members of the Tiger family and other Native American artists will be for sale at Paseo Gallery One during a show that starts Dec. 7 and continu...

TULSA – On Nov. 26, Muscogee (Creek) citizen Linda Kay Buchanan, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one Felony Count of embezzlement in excess of $1,000 from an Indian tribal organization, while...

Ty Dodd of Eufaula shows off the tusk of this wild boar he killed in the Mill Creel area. (Photo submitted)

FELONY CASES Stephen Bird: assault and battery with a dangerous weapon Serge Fetkevich: distribution of CDS including possession with intent to distribute; driving an MV while under the influence of a...

The City of Checotah won first place and $150 with their “Hallmark” Christmas float on Dec. 1. (Staff photo by LaDonna Rhodes)

EAGLE RIVER, Alaska - Shake, rattle and roll! I will never say that phrase again without thinking about this past week in Eagle River. My family and all the rest of the Anchorage area survived a magn...

Freedom House choir under the direction of Julie Watson celebrated “30 Years of Freedom” on Nov. 10 at their annual banquet. This is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Adult and Teen C...

STILLWATER – Robert H. Henry — a former university president, federal appeals court judge, state attorney general and lawmaker — will be the commencement speaker at both Oklahoma State University unde...

Raylynn Tarkington was nestled all snug in her bed, while visions of sugarplums danced in her head. She waited patiently for Andy Burnett aka Santa to arrive, and to get this Christmas parade caravan ...

RENTIESVILLE — Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center has announced its first-ever Civil War Christmas-themed event, to be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 15. The event will be fun f...

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STILLWATER — While decorating and entertaining this holiday season, remember, not everything people enjoy is safe for pets. Below are some tips to keep your pets safe this holiday season. And of cours...