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:...

The time is finally here!   Lake Eufaula Playhouse’s annual Christmas production is ready for the stage at Eufaula High School.    There will be three performances.    Opening night is Friday, Nov. 3...

TULSA – Tulsa Ballet’s The Nutcracker will feature 130 local children in the cast, dancing alongside the professional company. The classic holiday performance returns to the Tulsa Performing Arts Cent...

A 68-year-old Checotah man was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Lotawatah Road Saturday. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Chris Skadal was killed when his 2000 Chevro...

The Oklahoma Tax Commission recently released city sales tax collection figures that primarily represents local tax receipts from September business. Companies that remit more than $2,500 monthly in s...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rainbow Fleet Child Care Resource and Referral is participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Licensed childcare providers who serve nutritious meals and snacks may...

On November 29, 1890 – The first Army-Navy football game was played, at West Point, New York. Navy defeated Army by a score of 24-to-nothing. 1944 – USS Archerfish (SS-311) sinks Japanese carrier Shin...

Many parts of Oklahoma experienced the state’s first freezing temperatures during the second week of November. Hard freezes signal a time for gardeners to think about bedding down their pollinators pl...

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 ...

The Checotah Foundation for Academic Excellence Inc. (CFAE) had a great turn out for their annual bean dinner at the Masonic Lodge #86 on Nov. 15. Many fellow teachers and supporters came out to enjoy...

Newly-elect District 15 State Representative Randy Randleman was sworn into office Nov. 15. Joining him at the ceremony on the floor of the House of Representatives were his two granddaughters, Julian...

Oklahoma pre-K through 12th-grade teachers seeking customized professional development opportunities are encouraged to attend information sessions offered in December and January about Fund for Teache...

This year’s Roundup Club Playday season attracted 50 competitors who qualified in the horse riding events, including barrel racing, the flag race, rings, goat and pole bending. The season began on Mar...