TLC will be offering Christmas gift wrapping for a donation on Black Friday and Saturday (Nov. 29 and 30). However, whatever you buy from TLC will be gift wrapped for free. We have a wide selection of...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, December 15, 1910 For Sale or Trade Three room cottage on North First Street, practically new. Will sell right or trade for team, wagon and harness and...

SAPULPA— Jade Mc-Peak, Checotah, placed first in her respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Northeast District Speech Contest held in Sapulpa, Nov. 12. She competed in the Interm...

The Military Order of the Purple Heart wants to recognize the Historical Black Towns of Oklahoma as Purple Heart Cities. A ceremony for the presentation of a proclamation honoring the Historical Black...

Checotah Masonic Lodge #86 hosted a Bean Dinner Fundraiser, Nov. 7, with all proceeds benefitting the Checotah Foundation for Academic Excellence. LADONNA RHODES | STAFF

Oklahoma City – The Oklahoma Psychological Association (OPA) proudly announces the inaugural Friend of Psychology Awards this year, honoring state legislators who have shown extraordinary commitment t...

The fourth annual Lights on Eufaula, sponsored by Vision Eufaula, will take place Friday, Nov. 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Downtown Christmas lights will be turned on simultaneously at 5:45 p.m. It will...

How well do you know your local library staff? They’re fun people, but also very knowledgeable and able to help you with any number of things—including academic research, how to wrangle a computer, an...

Marshall Elementary Principal Katelyn Walker and her staff are always amazed at how much their elementary students bring in during their one and only fundraiser each year. This year students raised $3...

Hello McIntosh County Residents -- it’s been a busy few weeks! I want to commend each of you who have stood up against the tyranny behind the wind turbines. As I continue to do additional research, I ...

North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. 1836 – Marines and Soldiers took action against the Seminole Indians at Wahoo Swamp, Florida. 1860 – The notorious hired killer To...

Jazlyn Atkins is the daughter of Kimberly and Robert Atkins. Lexi Beene is the daughter of Kristi Johnson. Preston Cannon is the son of Jesse and Valoree Cannon. Samuel Dunn is the son of Juanita Will...

Local veterans were honored greatly all over the county this past week, especially on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Several businesses, like the McIntosh County OSU Extension office, honored veterans in diff...

Checotah First United Methodist Church Christmas Silent Auction Decorated Trees, Wreathes, Gift Sets and More! Sat., Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. - Noon 419 West Gentry Ave. Refreshments will be served. All p...

Many county residents were surprised when they learned that Canadian-based TransAlta Corporation was signing lease agreements with several landowners in McIntosh County for a wind turbine project. Lea...

On Aug. 30 Checotah police issued a misdemeanor warrant for the arrest of Enid resident Jazmine Shaneen Roberts, 30, on a charge of abandoning a pet dog. Police didn’t hear from Roberts again until Oc...

Gods Helping Hands is registering folks for its annual Christmas Box Giveaway. The event will take place Dec. 21 at the First Free Will Baptist Church on Birkes Road in Eufaula. Register Mondays and W...

A 2014 Kubota tractor was stolen in the Central High area on Thursday, Nov. 7. Authorities are asking if anyone has any information on the theft to report to their local police. American Farmers & Ran...

As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let’s not overlook Small Business Saturday—a day dedicated to supporting the...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, December 8, 1910 Blue Gentry a Roper At the roping contest in Muskogee last Saturday afternoon Blue Gentry, of Council Hill, and well known in Checotah...