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Canadian Valley Electric Coop honored with 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion
November 14, 2024
SEMINOLE - Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor and the Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and T...
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Trump, Down-Ballot Republicans Dominate in Oklahoma
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Trump, Down-Ballot Republicans Dominate in Oklahoma
By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH 
November 14, 2024
The red wave showed no sign of slowing down in Oklahoma on Tuesday night. For the third consecutive presidential election cycle, Donald Trump won at least 65% of the statewide presidential vote. The s...
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Celebration recognizes 48 Native American elders
November 14, 2024
The 16th annual AARP Oklahoma Native American Elder Honors celebrated 48 Native American elders from 17 Oklahoma tribal nations for their achievements, community service, and impact. Since 2009, AARP ...
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Markwayne Mullin reportedly under consideration for Trump cabinet post
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Markwayne Mullin reportedly under consideration for Trump cabinet post
By KEVIN EAGLESON GAYLORD NEWS 
November 14, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Westville) for a position in his cabinet. Mullin is being considered for Secretary of the Interior or Secret...
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One Oklahoma Supreme Court justice ousted after dark money groups dumped millions into judicial races
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One Oklahoma Supreme Court justice ousted after dark money groups dumped millions into judicial races
By CLIFTON ADCOCK CLIFTON@READFRONTIER.COM 
November 14, 2024
Voters chose to retain justices James E. Edmondson and Noma Gurich, but not Justice Yvonne Kauger Oklahomans narrowly chose to retain two of the three state Supreme Court justices who were on the ball...
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Education Department abruptly cancels search for Bible vendor
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Education Department abruptly cancels search for Bible vendor
By JENNIFER PALMER OKLAHOMA WATCH 
November 14, 2024
With little explanation, the Oklahoma Department of Education canceled its search for a vendor to supply 55,000 Bibles for public school classrooms. Oklahoma Watch’s reporting on the state’s request f...
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109th meeting was spectacular
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109th meeting was spectacular
November 14, 2024
The 109th meeting was spectacular between the Checotah Wildcats and the Eufaula Ironheads. The Wildcats won the event 13-7. The game was wet, exciting and not for the faint at heart and it ended in he...
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On this day in U.S. military history
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On this day in U.S. military history
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
November 14, 2024
On November 14, 1881 – Charles J. Guiteau went on trial for assassinating President Garfield. Guiteau was convicted and hanged the following year. 1908 – Joseph McCarthy was born. He became an anti-Co...
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Congressional Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken this Day MARM, WALTER JOSEPH, JR.
November 14, 2024
Rank and organization: First Lieutenant (then 2d Lt.), U.S. Army, Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). place and date: Vicinity of la Drang Valley, Republic of Viet...
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Halloween happenings make town spooky
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Halloween happenings make town spooky
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 7, 2024
Lots of Halloween happenings can make a small town too spooky. The Chamber warned town folks to “Beware of the Witching Hour on Oct. 31” as werewolves, mummies, demons and their dogs descended upon Ch...
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Haltom’s Huddle Holiday Food Drive underway
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 7, 2024
Haltom’s Huddle is hosting a canned food drive and will be collecting canned goods until Dec. 15. Haltom is asking for the support of both communities to help with local charities to get food to those...
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Checotah FFA and FCCLA to honor veterans Monday
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Checotah FFA and FCCLA to honor veterans Monday
By Veterans parade to follow celebration 
November 7, 2024
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 fighting ceased in World War I, “the war to end all wars.” Nov. 11 has been set aside as a national holiday since 1919 to commemorate that da...
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Protestors file petition to put wind farms to a vote of the people
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Protestors file petition to put wind farms to a vote of the people
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
November 7, 2024
More than 200 opponents of the proposed wind farm attended a weekly county commissioner meeting Monday, hoping to convince the commissioners to file a moratorium against a company that plans to put in...
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Fighting wind turbines
November 7, 2024
Opponents of the proposed wind farms planned for McIntosh County are invited to a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Eufaula VFW hall. Text 918-617-6124 for more informati...
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AARP telephone town hall meeting
November 7, 2024
Join AARP Oklahoma for a live and interactive Social Security telephone town hall on Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. Learn about the latest Social Security benefits, what the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means...
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Man gets deferred sentence on drug charge
November 7, 2024
Mohammed Mufti, 23, of Norman, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 29, on charges of possession of a controlled dangerous substance (meth) and unauthorized driving left of center. Mufti pled guilty to the c...
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Holiday Events
November 7, 2024
Checotah First United Methodist Church Christmas Sale Join us for a jolly good time! One day left - Nov. 7 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 419 W. Gentry Ave. Christmas Décor, Clothing, Toys, Houseware, Jewelry, Shoes...
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Native American Month celebration
November 7, 2024
The month of November is recognized as Native American Month. Many events will be taking place throughout various communities. On November 16, a Native American celebration will be held at the Eufaula...
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OSU Mobile Virtual Care benefits locals
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OSU Mobile Virtual Care benefits locals
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
November 7, 2024
Area residents can do enjoy benefits of a free health service offered by Oklahoma State University all from within a mobile van. Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. the OSU Mobile virtual care unit ...
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Stories from the past
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Stories from the past
November 7, 2024
Prof. West, of Muskogee, has opened Tuckabatchee hall and will teach dancing. Class will meet every Tuesday and Saturday evening from 7 p.m. till 9 p.m. After 9 p.m. the hall will be open to the publi...
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Survivors still crushing cancer
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Survivors still crushing cancer
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 30, 2025
Rochelle Holmes, Cheryl Sasser, Dena Kay Miller, Sandra Davidson, Lisa Rodebush, Iris Park, Sherry Pitts, Terri Fields, Melina Goatcher, Debbie Wycoff, Penny Marshall, Imogene Duvall and several other...
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Domestic Violence Event Oct. 23
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Domestic Violence Event Oct. 23
October 30, 2025
Each year organizer LaDonna Rhodes and her daughter Felicia Brittle share their stories of surviving domestic abuse. See story on page A2. The McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to come ou...
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Fall & Halloween Happenings
By Checotah Perk?s 4th Annual Zombie Ball A night to Dismember Sat., Oct. 25 from 6-9 p.m. 317 W. Gentry Ave. 
October 30, 2025
Zombie Crawl to The Gentry Cinema Special showing of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Crawl at 7:30 p.m. , Movie at 8 p.m. Hallowbaloo Fall Festival Sat., Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. Water Street, Carlton Landing Nine...
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Military Order of the Purple Heart to honor veterans
October 30, 2025
A Special Wreath Laying Ceremony for family members of veterans who gave their lives in Vietnam was recently announced by Don Nichols of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The Military Order of t...
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Worship in the City
October 30, 2025
A Community Worship Service Sunday, Oct. 26 starting at 5 p.m. Checotah Veterans Park Don’t miss this time of coming together in unity and love.
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