October is an important time of the year because it is the month that is designated for raising awareness about domestic violence. It is a time that we are reminded of the critical importance of addre...

Checotah High School Career Fair is set for Oct. 29 in the CHS Cafeteria. Careers from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Post-Secondary Institutions from 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. If interested in attending contact...

Amber Walker, a 4th grade math teacher at Checotah Intermediate School (CIS), was recently named the District Teacher of the Year for Checotah Schools. From a young age, Walker knew she was destined t...

Former Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Director Pete Reed made a stop in Eufaula Oct. 2 on behalf of the Season of the Warrior campaign tour. The goal of the campaign is to reach 100 cities in...

A juvenile from Indianola has died as the result of a tire blowout that caused a collision on the Indian Nations Turnpike at mile marker 75 in Pittsburg County on Monday, Oct. 6. According to the Okla...

McIntosh County Democrat invites the community to say “Boo to Domestic Violence” next Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Unique Touch, 505 N. Broadway in Checotah. Several superheroes, some ...

Porches & Pastures hosted their 7th Annual BARKtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11and lots of locals and visitors had a howling-ghoul time as they listened to live music from Last Call Band and browsed thr...

The annual Eugene Woodfork Turkey Shoot will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Warrior School Grounds 10 miles west of Checotah. Turkey shoot is $4 a shot. Bring your own gun or ...

Jacob and Stephanie Smith, operators of a daycare center in Checotah, have been formally charged with multiple counts of child abuse. They were arrested on Oct. 1 and at their arraignment on Oct. 7 Ja...

Monday, Oct. 20 at 6 p. m. At Checotah Agricultural Education Building Dinner will be provided.

Friday, Oct. 24 at Arrowhead State Golf Course – Canadian, OK Registration begins at 8 a.m. Shot Gun start at 8:30 a.m. Four Man Scramble –Cash Prizes & Door Prizes & More! Lunch immediately following...

For Kids Ages 3 – 11 Bring your own pumpkin or paint one of ours - first come first served - 30 painters. Sat., Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Heartland Heritage Museum & Gallery Prizes and Ribbons Aw...

The Freedom House Adult and Teen Challenge Eternal Treasures BBQ Banquet and Graduation Ceremony was held Saturday, October 4 and celebrated several ladies’ freedom from the struggles in this world. W...

The Checotah Art Guild started a new monthly contest called “The Artist Challenge.” Each month the CAG will pick a theme for a chance to win a gift card from Hobby Lobby, etc. It is for art members on...

Community Worship Service Oct. 26 starting at 5 p.m. Checotah Veterans Park Don’t miss this time of coming together in unity and love.

In three weeks Honey Springs Battlefield will come alive with its biennial multiday event, which begins with an Education Day for school groups on Friday, November 7. Activities continue on Saturday, ...

Applications at Chamber office or Checotah City Hall Email checotahchamber@windstream.net For more information call David Prince at 918-441-9005.

The theme of our meeting was Dress to Impress. Our hostesses were Gayle Davis, Cheryl Tanner, Joy Hamilton and Margaret Kramer. These talented four did an awesome job of decorating for a day to celebr...

The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) at Checotah Public Schools has 75 members this year and is one of the biggest and most energetic groups yet. Students from 8th-12th grade ar...