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 ...

STILLWATER – Managing your finances has been a task you have taken on for all of your adult life. While most people manage their own finances, there may come a time when you find it necessary to manag...

STILLWATER — Do you know the leading cause of death for domestic cats and dogs in the United States? Euthanasia.   Estimates vary on how many dogs and cats are put to sleep each year in shelters, but ...

Jerri Reaves Age : A woman doesn’t tell her age or she will tell anything. Status : Widowed Number of Children : 2 Grandchildren : 5 Careers : Retired office manager, Checotah City Council Hobbies : K...

The Disaster Resilience Network (DRN) has received a $20,000 Good Neighbor Citizenship Grant through State Farm. State Farm’s grant program fosters community development, education and safety projects...

The March meeting of Texanna Lady Crafters opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the February Minutes and Treasures Reports. Easter baskets are ready with many Easter decorations. Th...

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. – Oklahoma National Guard members from across the state joined more than 8,600 people from around the world during the 30th annual Bataan Memorial Death March, Sunday, ...