Raylynn Tarkington was nestled all snug in her bed, while visions of sugarplums danced in her head. She waited patiently for Andy Burnett aka Santa to arrive, and to get this Christmas parade caravan ...

RENTIESVILLE — Honey Springs Battlefield and Visitor Center has announced its first-ever Civil War Christmas-themed event, to be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 15. The event will be fun f...

The staff of The McIntosh County Democrat welcomes Letters to the Editor on subjects of interest to our readers. Short letters are most likely selected for publication, but the use of any material is ...

STILLWATER — While decorating and entertaining this holiday season, remember, not everything people enjoy is safe for pets. Below are some tips to keep your pets safe this holiday season. And of cours...

Band dates to remember Dec. 6 – The Christmas band concert for 5th grade - HS starts at 5:50 p.m. in middle school auditorium. Dec. 11 - Jazz bands will have a spaghetti dinner fundraiser in the high ...

The Checotah Wildcat wrestling program started the season off with a huge one-sided team tournament victory at the Okmulgee Wrestling meet. New Checotah head wrestling coach Brett Olsen earned his fir...

OKMULGEE – This December, Muscogee (Creek) citizen Hayden Hodges will join the MCN Division of Agriculture & Resources staff as they head to Las Vegas to represent the Nation and its current endeavors...

STILLWATER – With a December 21 deadline approaching, Pheasants and Quail Forever is encouraging farmers and ranchers to consider utilizing the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) pro...

The Checotah 1969 Boys State Championship team and coaches will be recognized during the Eufaula at Checotah basketball game on December 7, 2018, at the Checotah Event Center. The ceremony will take p...

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...

The Methodist Mission received almost 2,000 canned goods from the Checotah Middle School canned food drive in November. Pictured left to right: Bill Frame, Debbie Frame, Jimmy Brown, Mike Waid, Louise...

From time to time, law enforcement agencies benefit financially from enforcing law enforcement, usually from drug-related crimes. Property seized from those arrested is held until the agencies can con...

GOD’S HELPING HANDS TO HOLD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOX GIVEAWAY God’s Helping Hands will hold its annual Christmas Box Giveaway for those who have registered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22 at th...

For the Children: With Thanksgiving behind us, ‘tis the season for holiday decorations, non-stop Christmas music on the radio, and a lot of hard work for the public employees, OICA staff and volunteer...

It was a beautiful day to be out and about shopping for that perfect gift for Christmas during Checotah’s Shop Small event. Whether it was a personal gift or a gift for someone else, there were lots ...

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...