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Celebrate Flag Day, June 14
June 5, 2025
Bring us your tattered and weathered flag. Observe as our local Boys Scouts and DAV members honorably retire it. Sat., June 14 Starting at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free Cookout, Games and Raffle At Veterans Pa...
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Eufaula becoming an international city
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Eufaula becoming an international city
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 5, 2025
A couple from Kosov, north of Albania, found their way to Eufaula by way of Texas to open an Italian restaurant, a diner whose cuisine rivals most metropolitan eateries. Sara and Alban Osmanaj have ha...
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Cave pleads guilty to burglary, gets 24 years
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Cave pleads guilty to burglary, gets 24 years
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 5, 2025
Trenton Cave, 21, of Eufaula, has pled guilty to 16 charges stemming from a short-lived robbery spree in December 2024. On May 28, District Judge Mike Hogan sentenced Cave to a total of 24 years in pr...
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City Council terminates contract with interim city manager
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City Council terminates contract with interim city manager
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 5, 2025
The latest person to occupy the city manager’s office is gone in record time. Larry Mitchell was hired as part-time interim city manager on May 7 at a salary of $60 an hour for a 30-hour week. He took...
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Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library News
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Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library News
June 5, 2025
We hosted our Summer Kickoff Block Party last Thursday at the library. The turnout was incredible, and we are so grateful to everyone who came out to party with us. Thank you to all our patrons, vendo...
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Treasurer treasures her kids, grandkids
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 5, 2025
McIntosh County Treasurer Betty Whisenhunt has begun the final month of her 11 years in office. She was sworn in on July 1, 2014, and her last day will be June 30. Whisenhunt replaced long-time Treasu...
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VA/Tribal Town aid veterans with disabilities
June 5, 2025
The Eufaula-Canadian Tribal Town and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a PACT ACT: Presumptive Disability Claims Event: Bringing VA Benefits Home Event in Eufaula on June 6, at the E...
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Legionnaire Bobby Bryan dies
June 5, 2025
The American Legion Department of Oklahoma posted on its website that Bobby Bryant, State Commander for Oklahoma since July 26, 2015, passed away on Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day Weekend. Bryant, 79,...
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Checotah Stories from the past
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Checotah Stories from the past
June 5, 2025
114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, June 29, 1911 GOES TO EUFAULA The highest tribunal in Oklahoma on Tuesday with bared heads, and possibly a halo above them, handed down a decision nami...
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Plumb Theatre News
By MATTIE AND PAUL MALOY PLUMB THEATRE 
June 5, 2025
Just when you think things might slow down, on June 6, Paul Maloy, Cookie and the rest of our gang will be bringing the Gospel in song to wake up your soul. June 7, Mike Davis and the Travelers, also ...
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Hail and twisters dominate May
By GARY MCMANUS STATE CLIMATOLOGIST OKLAHOMA MESONET OKLAHOMA CLIMATOLOGICAL SURVEY 
June 5, 2025
After April’s stormy chaos, the first half of May brought a rare lull in Oklahoma’s spring severe weather season. Aside from an active kickoff on May 1 — featuring large hail, damaging winds, tornadoe...
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In the Indian Journal 119 Years Ago
June 5, 2025
Friday, August 10, 1906 HEAVY RAINS DO MUCH DAMAGE The incessant downpour of rant for about 48 hours preceding Wednesday noon, has bound great damage along the South Canadian river in the way of railr...
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Senior Center menu
June 5, 2025
June 9 – June 13 Monday, June 9: Ham & cheese sandwich; vegetable soup; mandarin oranges;pudding Tuesday, June 10: Sliced turkey; mashed potatoes; green beans; stuffing; pie Wednesday, June 11: Taco s...
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BINGO night to benefit walk
June 5, 2025
Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. At Eufaula VFW Fundraiser to benefit the Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk for suicide awareness and prevention. 20 games for $25 –Open to all ages
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Acclaimed artist returns to adorn Italian restaurant with mural
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Acclaimed artist returns to adorn Italian restaurant with mural
By BY JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 5, 2025
She’s back. The internationally acclaimed 3D mural artist who captivated imaginations five years ago has been invited to paint an encore mural inside the Cucina Italiana Al Lago, at 134 N. Main St. in...
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House honors 4 officers for heroism
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House honors 4 officers for heroism
June 5, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives held a special presentation recently honoring four exceptional law enforcement officers for their extraordinary bravery, resilience and commitment...
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Indiana rockets past New York, Punches ticket to NBA Finals showdown with OKC
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
June 5, 2025
Pascal Siakam exploded for 31 points, Tyrese Haliburton dazzled with 21 points and 13 assists, and the Indiana Pacers stormed past the New York Knicks 125-108 in Game 6 on Saturday night, booking thei...
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Class of 2025 says goodbye to Wildcat ways
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Class of 2025 says goodbye to Wildcat ways
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
May 29, 2025
The graduating Class of 2025 had a busy last two weeks of school with their last senior trip, Senior Scholarships and Awards, Senior Walk, Senior Sunset, Sports Banquet, FFA Banquet, Cheer Banquet and...
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Heavy rains, strong winds blow through Memorial Day Weekend
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Heavy rains, strong winds blow through Memorial Day Weekend
By NWS warns of possible flooding in these locations 
May 29, 2025
- Eufaula - Checotah - Canadian - Indianola - Hanna - Stidham - Vivian - Lake Eufaula State Park - Raiford - Arrowhead State Park - Enterprise - Pierce - Onapa - Vernon JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR It w...
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Two charged with killing Eufaulan Ashton Wright
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Two charged with killing Eufaulan Ashton Wright
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
May 29, 2025
MUSKOGEE - Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the March 31 murder of 21-yearold Ashton Wright, a Eufaula resident found shot and left for dead on a Muskogee street. Being held without ...
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City of Checotah prepares fireworks and family fun
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City of Checotah prepares fireworks and family fun
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
June 26, 2025
The City of Checotah is gearing up for the greatest Fourth of July Freedom Fest celebration the community has ever seen. There will be plenty of sights and sounds to see this year during their allday ...
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Ex Pittsburg County jailer charged with attempting to rob Lakeside Pharmacy
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
A former Pittsburg County jailer, who was named a Detention Officer of the Year in 2024, has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery with a weapon and child neglect. Jose Kirkes, 33, of McAle...
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Woman barefoot and pulling toy wagon fights officer
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
A barefooted 23-year-old Oktaha woman was walking near I-40, pulling a toy wagon missing its front wheels, has been arrested for assault and battery on a police officer, conspiracy to perform an act o...
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Smelser to become county treasurer July 1
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Smelser to become county treasurer July 1
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
June 26, 2025
Kimberly Smelser has been first deputy in the McIntosh County Treasurer’s Office since January 2021. On Tuesday, July 1, she will become county treasurer, replacing Betty Whisenhunt, whose final day i...
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Checotah Alumni to host reunion this weekend
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Checotah Alumni to host reunion this weekend
June 26, 2025
The Checotah High School Alumni Reunion is finally here and will be two days reminiscing over high school days gone by too quickly. On Friday, June 27, everyone is invited to the Katy Depot to catch u...
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