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...

One year after a lawsuit filed by a woman shot multiple times following a bank robbery was dismissed, the lawsuit was refilled in McIntosh County District Court. Julie Huff, who was taken hostage duri...

On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Lake Eufaula Playhouse held the raffle drawing for two Henry Golden Boy Rifles.    From just over 600 tickets, the lucky winners of the drawing were Gary Nichols and Rick Bak...

The Checotah Roughriders’ annual toy drive is now underway until Dec. 1. The proceeds benefit McIntosh County elementary school students, including those in Checotah and Eufaula. Drop off unwrapped to...

held their General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Methodist Fellowship Hall. The guest speaker was Tracy Parish with Compassus Hospice who spoke about the need for hospice volunteers in...

OKLAHOMA CITY—The Governor’s Interagency Council on Homelessness (GICH) is seeking input to guide development of a new five-year plan as federal, state and local partners work together to end homeless...

Junior Gieruit: I would put a couple peppers, seasoning and stuffing on it. I would cook it in the oven for like 30 for 3 hours. I would get it out with these glove things. I would eat it with my mom,...

Checotah’s First United Methodist Church has scheduled several events and services to celebrate Advent. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. The church is located at 419 W. Gentry. Rev. Jim Jone...

STILLWATER - The holiday season is officially here and Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching. While many Oklahomans will be preparing holiday meals for their families and friends, the risk of food p...

got a little hard to swallow as students from Checotah Intermediate School and Marshall Elementary had to gobble up mysterious treats like pickled beets. (Staff photo by LaDonna Rhodes)