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, ...

TULSA - Professionals from established publishing companies and literary agencies will share their insights about children’s literature at the upcoming Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrat...

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the April 2 elections McIntosh County Election Board Secretary Carole Hayes said. The following elections are being held: Municipal Election City of Checotah, O...

Hundreds of dresses were given away for free to students from 20 high schools during the annual Primp for Prom event recently held in the Woodward High School Practice Gym. This year more than 400 dre...

FAMILY FEATURES When bringing your friends and family together to watch the game, you’ll likely want to avoid any fumbles in the kitchen. Fret not and opt for a big batch of easy-to-make wings while i...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates Cherokee history during the sixth annual Cherokee Days festival April 12–14, featuring the three federally recognized Cherokee ...

C indy Lynn Birdcreek: bail jumping R yan Delane Funburg: uttering a forged instrument C rystal Anne Hall: unauthorized use of a vehicle; possession of CDS; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia J...

The four men call themselves the NoOne Society. “We’re no one,” explained spokesman Rob Henley. But, in a couple of weeks they may have to change the name to the SomeOne Society. They make up a team o...

Oklahoma School Report Cards are suppose to show how public schools across Oklahoma are serving their students in a variety of areas like academic achievement, academic growth, chronic absenteeism, pr...

Lt. TJ Vanzant recently applied for and received a grant for 10 new bulletproof vests for the Checotah Police Dept. Old vests will be donated to other departments. Pictured are Officer Aaron Stubbs an...

The Checotah Board of Education met on Monday, March 11. The meeting began with newly elected board member Jackie Farmer being sworn into office. The Board then voted on officers. Meloney Brown and La...

If you love motorcycles, have friends who love motorcycles or just want to contribute to making a dream come true – come to the Bike Bash & Crawfish Boil cookout at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23. The even...

The Checotah HS Band attended the East Central University Pre-State Contest/Clinic last week. Pictured is the Class of Checotah receiving instruction from Dr. Allen Correll, recent retired head band d...

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to require the same level of transparency from virtual charter schools as other public schools passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives today. House Bill 1395 amends languag...