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Abandoned on Easter Day
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Abandoned on Easter Day
By Staff Reports 
April 24, 2025
Abandonment is becoming a huge problem in McIntosh County and if stricter laws aren’t enforced and money can’t be found for animal control within the city and within the county, residents are looking ...
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Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
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Mystery surrounds the man who went missing
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
Memorial service Saturday A memorial service for Zachary Paul Smith Sr., 49, of Sand Springs will be held Saturday at Reach Church. Smith left Sand Springs on Dec. 8, 2024, and his skeletal remains we...
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Oklahoma City Bombing
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Oklahoma City Bombing
April 24, 2025
On the morning of April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. H...
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Statement on the passing of Pope Francis
By MOST REV. PAUL S. COAKLEY ARCHBISHOP OF OKLAHOMA CITY APRIL 21, 2025 
April 24, 2025
We are saddened this Easter Monday to learn of the passing of Pope Francis, who has been called home to the Father’s house. This ecclesial moment of-fers us the opportunity to consider the work of God...
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Local farmers remember Black Sunday
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Local farmers remember Black Sunday
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
On Monday, April 14, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton led a resolution commemorating the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday and reminded Oklahomans of the continuing need to protect and conserve our soi...
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City council members sworn in
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City council members sworn in
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
April 24, 2025
Prior to the General City Council meeting on April 14, two re-elected city councilmen, Ronnie Brinsfield with Ward 4 and Tony Fields with Ward 2 were sworn into office by Mayor Daniel Tarkington. Fiel...
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Still missing
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Still missing
April 24, 2025
Peggy Mcguire, now about 37, was last seen in Eufaula on Nov. 16, 2015. Race: White/American Indian Ethnicity: Caucasian/Alaska Native Gender: Female Hair: Blond/Strawberry Eyes: Blue Height: 5’10” We...
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Burnout Contest & Cruise Night
April 24, 2025
May 2, starting at 6 p.m. 810 N. Broadway St., Checotah
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Missing Persons Day Saturday
April 24, 2025
EDMOND - The Missing in Oklahoma (MiOK) day will be held on Saturday, April 26, at the University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute. Families of missing persons are encouraged to attend. ...
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20th Annual Checotah Roughriders Spring Trail Ride
April 24, 2025
April 25 and 26 (Friday night campout) Bring the whole family - Riding out at 11 a.m. Hayride available –Wagons welcomed! Contact Tray Warrior 918-617-3401 for tickets.
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County GOP News
By LYNELLE MEDLEY CHAIRMAN 
April 24, 2025
This is the week for our meeting -- it will be Thursday April 24! We will have the Honorable Sherrie Foister Conley with us to speak about her latest project, her organization she formed called Broken...
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
April 24, 2025
114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, May 18, 1911 BEHIND BARS Captured in Colorado NOW IN MUSKOGEE JAIL Bob and Amon Davis, wanted for the murder of Deputy Sheriff James Work at Porum on t...
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Sophomore Jade McPeak to receive Tuition Grant
April 24, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – Checotah sophomore Jade McPeak will receive a $1,000 tuition grant from the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship Competition. She plans to attend Connors State College in Warner. More tha...
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Ostrom pleads guilty to jail incident
April 24, 2025
Jason Robert Ostrom, 43, of Checotah pled guilty last week to two felonies, including injuring a public building and possessing contraband by an inmate. He also pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of ...
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Plumb Theatre News
By MATTIE MALOY 
April 24, 2025
Cookie Eller of Checotah has been wanting to play the piano and sing since she was about three years old, when she started singing in the Booster Band at Elm Grove Church. By the time she was about 10...
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Lots of Arts activities ahead
By GLENNA MCBRIDE 
April 24, 2025
We’re thrilled to invite you to several upcoming events that bring creativity and community together. Painting Party – Fundraiser for Senior Scholarship Thursday, May 8, 6:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Ch...
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Trooper who caught McVeigh honored
April 24, 2025
Retired OHP Lieutenant Charlie Hanger was honored by the placement of a sign at mile marker 202 on I-35 northbound to recognize his arrest of Timothy McVeigh, the suspect convicted of the 1995 Oklahom...
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Absentee ballot deadline set for May 13 election
April 24, 2025
The deadline to request an absentee ballot application is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, April 28. McIntosh County Election Board ...
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Spring is here at TLC!
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Spring is here at TLC!
By HELEN TREMAIN AND JANIS HUDSON 
April 24, 2025
Thanks to all those who shared in the Valentine’s Day and Easter goodies at the shop. It turned out to be a great fundraiser for us. Next year will be bigger and better. All the treats are homemade an...
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McAlester resident sentenced for felony assault
April 24, 2025
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Nathaniel Dewayne Meashintubby, 42, of McAlester, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for one count o...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Commutation Hearing set in Jerry Don Hurst murder case
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
Danny Turner was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1991 poisoning death of his Checotah High School classmate, Jerry Don Hurst. Turner was convicted and sentenced by a McIntosh County j...
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
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Mayor issues proclamation honoring late editor Jerry Fink
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
March 5, 2026
On March 2, the Eufaula City Council opened its regular meeting by honoring the life and legacy of longtime journalist Jerry Fink. Mayor James Hickman read a formal proclamation recognizing the late E...
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
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Chamber celebrates America and its members
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
Checotah Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members and America’s 250th year by hosting an Americana tablescape competition at their annual banquet held Tuesday, Feb. 25. Over 200 business leaders, Ch...
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