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On Friday Checotah
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On Friday Checotah
October 31, 2024
On Friday Checotah celebrated Band Homecoming at their pep assembly and then before their game. The Band Royalty included: Freshman Peyton Howell and Walter Beaird, Juniors Chloe Andrews and William C...
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HALLOTHANKSMAS… the craziest time of the year!
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HALLOTHANKSMAS… the craziest time of the year!
October 31, 2024
Checotah Chamber of Commerce Downtown Trunk or Treat Extravaganza Downtown businesses are decorating the trunks of their vehicles as kids trick or treat downtown and around town Thursday, Oct. 31 from...
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Ground broken for convenience store
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Ground broken for convenience store
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 31, 2024
Ground is being cleared at the intersection of SH 9 and Eunice Burns Road in Eufaula for a 6,277 square foot Allsup’s convenience store. Eufaula City Manager Jeb Jones says the store, located west of ...
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Veterans Appreciation Day coming
October 31, 2024
McIntosh County OSU Extension Office will be honoring our Veterans on Wednesday, November 6 from 8 a.m. -10 a.m. at our office in Checotah located at 311 N Broadway Suite C. We will be serving cinnamo...
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Checotah Masonic Lodge #86 Community Breakfast
October 31, 2024
November 2 from 7a.m. -10 a.m. @ 625 W. Gentry Start your day off with a homemade breakfast consisting of farm fresh eggs, Blue & Gold sausage, biscuits & gravy, pancakes with coffee & orange juice fo...
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City of Checotah Trash-Off Days
October 31, 2024
November 4 - 9 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Located at the city maintenance barn at 711 NW Main St. Residents MUST have a City of Checotah water bill. Tires, paint or hazardous materials will not be permitted...
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Checotah Foundation for Academic Excellence Bean Dinner Fundraiser
October 31, 2024
Thursday, Nov. 7 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. or until the food runs out Beans, Cornbread, Dessert and Drink For a $6 Donation Sponsored by and served at Checotah Masonic Lodge #86
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Upcoming Checotah Library News
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Upcoming Checotah Library News
October 31, 2024
The temperatures are cooling outside but things are heating up at the Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library. Check out what we’re cooking up! We offer a variety of free weekly programs with a little somet...
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GOP News
By LYNELLE MARIE MEDLEY MCINTOSH COUNTY CHAIRPERSON 
October 31, 2024
We have lots of exciting opportunities coming up over these next few months! First, we will be having a huge community meeting to educate us regarding the wind turbine issue that is sweeping across ou...
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Message to McIntosh County commissioners
By Chad Macy MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING US RENEWABLES; TRANSALTA CORPORATION 
October 31, 2024
I would like to clarify some recent information you may have received regarding Trans-Alta’s proposed Canadian River Wind Project near Hanna, Oklahoma. At this time, the project is in its very early s...
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Important Nov. 5 election information
October 31, 2024
EARLY VOTING: Begins Wednesday, Oct. 30, for voters in McIntosh County and across the state. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at thei...
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Locals aid hurricanes’ victims
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Locals aid hurricanes’ victims
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 31, 2024
Hundreds of people killed, thousands of homes destroyed, millions without power, 50 billion in dollar damages. Back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton in late September and early October devastated ...
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Poor Conditions cited in Trout Stocking delay to Dec. 1
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Poor Conditions cited in Trout Stocking delay to Dec. 1
October 31, 2024
Oklahoma’s trout stocking season that normally begins Nov. 1 each year is being delayed this year, said Richard Snow, assistant chief of Fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation....
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County excited to see historical convoy
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County excited to see historical convoy
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 24, 2024
Jefferson Highway-Oklahoma Chapter President Delaina Stevens was elated when she got the news that a convoy of historic military vehicles traveling the Jefferson Highway would make a quick stop in Che...
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Turkey Shoot Oct. 26
October 24, 2024
The 15th annual Curtis Eugene Woodfork Turkey Shoot will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Warrior School Grounds 10 miles west of Checotah across from the Mt. Olive Baptist Chu...
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Early voting begins Oct. 30
October 24, 2024
Early voting begins Wednesday, Oct. 30, for voters in McIntosh County and other counties across the State. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting...
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‘Tooney’ Martin re-convicted of murder
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‘Tooney’ Martin re-convicted of murder
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 24, 2024
David Deval Martin, 39, was convicted of murder in McIntosh County in October 2016 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. However, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2020 in its McGirt dec...
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Another Hobo Dinner & Pie Auction in the books
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Another Hobo Dinner & Pie Auction in the books
By Staff Reports 
October 24, 2024
The Checotah Landmark Preservation Society held their Annual All-You-Can-Eat Hobo Dinner at the Katy Depot on Saturday night, October 19. The doors opened at 5 p.m. for locals to come get a bowl of st...
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Group np in anns against wind farm proposal
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 24, 2024
Developers of a proposed 121-turbine wind farm in Western McIntosh County may find themselves facing gale-force opposition to their project. Half a dozen opponents to the wind farm attended a county c...
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The Checotah Public Works Authority receives $881,650 water system loan with 100% principal forgiveness from the OWRB
October 24, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Checotah Public Works Authority (Authority) received approval for $881,650 in funding Tuesday from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to improve the Authority’s water infras...
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
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Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
March 5, 2026
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 ...
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
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Ironheads tame Wolves for Regional Consolation Championship
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
March 5, 2026
The Eufaula Ironheads continued their outstanding season with a commanding 5837 victory over the Heavener Wolves to capture the consolation regional championship and punch their ticket to area play. F...
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Gear up and grab your green
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Gear up and grab your green
March 5, 2026
Break out the shamrocks, dust off the tutus and lace up those running shoes, the Eufaula Green Run 5K is back for its sixth year, bringing a splash of Irish spirit to the shoreline of Lake Eufaula. Ho...
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52nd Annual Checotah Band Daze
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52nd Annual Checotah Band Daze
March 5, 2026
Checotah hosted their 52nd Annual Band Daze February 19 – 20 with 35 bands from across the state of Oklahoma competing in the twoday competition. Canadian HS Band directed by Glenn Sizemore and Barbar...
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
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Freedom House chosen as Citizens of the Year
By Staff Reports 
March 5, 2026
This year LaDonna Rhodes aka “The Paper Lady” with the McIntosh County Democrat had the privilege of announcing the Citizen of the Year award which went to Freedom House Adult & Teen Challenge with di...
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