STILLWATER — Two Checotah natives were among 1,722 students this past fall who graduated from Oklahoma State University. Michael K. Anderson received a BSAG degree in Natural Resources Ecology and Man...

It has been only one year since Assistant Police Chief Justin Durrett succumbed to injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident in Haskell County, but it seems like yesterday to his mother, Margar...

Another successful Chili Cook-Off is in the books for Checotah.   On Saturday, Feb. 23, the 12th Annual Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery went off without a hitch. ...

We are starting a free 13-week seminar and support group March 6. It is designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts and want to help. We meet Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. at the Checotah First ...

Students in the Social Workers Association of Tomorrow (SWAT) chapter at Northwestern Oklahoma State University recently completed their Compassion in Action Dignity Drive for the fall semester. SWAT ...

F.A.I.C. Volunteer Fire Department Breakfast Breakfast every third Saturday of the month serving scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, French toast, milk, juice an...

Mini Fact: As people use more energy, power plants have to make improvements to keep up. When you walk along a sidewalk, fill a bucket with water or turn on the TV, do you ever wonder how those thing...

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Performing at the Circle the State with Song Choir Festival (Region E), Friday, Jan. 25. Directed by Cryse Bodine. Accompanied by Andrea Denison. (Submitted photo)

“Clean” energy sources use natural forces, such as sunlight, wind and flowing water. For example, a tidal station uses a large dam called a barrage built across a river estuary. The tidewater is trapp...

Students from Checotah Middle School recently participated in the OKMEA State Region CIRCLE THE STATE WITH SONG Festival.  Honor choir members participating were: Rebekah Wilson, Teagon Mitchell, KyLe...

STILLWATER - Beef jerky a staple in the salty snack realm across the country, and the United States Department of Agriculture requires specifics during production to ensure the dried beef is safe to ...

HANNA – The Muscogee (Creek) Nation held the Hanna Indian Community Center Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 19, to celebrate the new construction that will also be the building prototype for a...

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Food & Forestry (ODAFF) has announced funding opportunities to enhance the specialty crop industry within the state. The funding is through the Specialty Crop Bl...

The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Feb. 21 for Dee Dee’s Salon located now at 214 S. Broadway in Checotah. Owners DeeDee Miller and Easton Rogers want to invite everyone to sto...

On the Web: • bit.ly/MPengineer At the library: • “Engineering” by Tom Jackson • “Peeking Under the City” by Esther Porter

Ake, Roger M. Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal Baumann, Staci Raye Bear, Larissa Leann Ben...

Look in your newspaper for articles about new infrastructure being built in your city.

Felony Cases Julia Bumgarner: trafficking in illegal drugs; maintaining place for keeping and/or selling controlled substance; possession of firearm in commission of a felony; knowingly concealing sto...

OKLAHOMA CITY - As a requirement under existing state law, the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is encouraging current businesses manufacturing or selling food products infused with or conta...