Titus Aaron Ford, 21, was charged with robbery by force or fear after he allegedly agreed to take two juveniles home from a party and robbed them when they didn’t pay him, according to court records. ...

Fellowship applications are now available for Oklahoma fifth- and eighth-grade teachers interested in attending the 2019 Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute June 1 through 7 in the restored capita...

If your last name is Duvall you most likely know a thing or two about rodeoing and living the cowboy dream. It is definitely in the Duvall genes and that family legacy continues with Riley Duvall, qu...

On December 6, 1833 – John Singleton Mosby (d.1916), lawyer and Col. (“Grey Ghost” of Confederate Army), was born. He later gave riding lessons to young George Patton. 1862 – President Lincoln ordered...

NOV. 28, 2018 – DEC. 3, 2018 C hristopher Joe Reynolds: affix improper decal/tag; operate MV while license suspended J ames Willie Westbrook: DUI W oodrow Eddie Dyer: petit larceny H olly Lynn Jamison...

Children of the First United Methodist Church of Checotah will be performing their annual children’s Christmas play at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 9 in the church sanctuary at 419 W. Gentry. Youngsters...

Warner resident Christopher D. Norton, 37, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a high-speed chase through rural areas of McIntosh County Nov. 28. Detective Gregory Pelley, with t...

These grand prize winners went home with $250 each from Shop Checotah’s Give Away on Dec. 1. Pictured left to right: Karl Miller, Dena Wilson, Sharon Scott and James Mathies. (Staff photo by LaDonna R...

The Chamber of Commerce pulled out all the stops for their annual Christmas parade and Shop Checotah Give Away on Saturday.   It was definitely “A Hallmark Christmas” to remember with horses, wagons, ...

The No. 4 ranked Oklahoma Sooners (12-1) are headed to the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive season and third time in the last four years. They earned the fourth and final spot in th...

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) expects to be able to help local emergency planning committees (LEPCs) with equipment reimbursement opportunities. The funding will be available during th...

There was a nice gathering for the Books Sandwiched In program at the Jim Lucas Library on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Lunch was delightful with sandwiches, various salads, and homemade chicken tortilla soup ...

Ake, Roger M. Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Arnold, Larry Glen Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal Banks, Jr., Thomas Leo B...

While holiday festivities bring to mind thoughts of joy and celebration with loved ones, there’s one element of the season that can be a source of stress: gifting. Make this year’s shopping trips a t...

STILLWATER — Dr. John Roy Campbell, the 15th president of the Oklahoma State University, died Nov. 17 at the age of 85. Campbell, a champion for education and the mission of land-grant universities, s...

Toy drive underway The Checotah Rough Riders’ annual toy drive is now underway until Dec. 1. The proceeds benefit McIntosh County elementary school students, including those in Checotah and Eufaula. D...

MISDEMEANOR CASES Robert Glenn Fields-driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs J effrey Paul Seaman-driving with license cancelled/suspended A aron Chase Tolbertpossession of C.D.S. ...

STILLWATER — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently published an article about pain management and mobility issues in companion animals. According to AAHA, the foundations of disease...

As an investor, you will have access to accounts that are taxed differently from one another. And it’s possible you could benefit from tax diversification by owning accounts in these three categories:...