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City councilman Jay Hayes
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City councilman Jay Hayes
February 22, 2024
City councilman Jay Hayes spoke about more transparency during the special city council meeting and pushed for dissolving all committees until new rules could be established governing those committees...
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Last Friday Chief Darren Glover
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Last Friday Chief Darren Glover
February 22, 2024
Last Friday Chief Darren Glover, Lieutenant Marvin Harrell and Anthony Robb helped hand out food boxes at the First Assembly of God. LADONNA RHODES | STAFF
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McIntosh County GOP to resume meetings
February 22, 2024
McIntosh County GOP is looking forward to resuming regular meetings after all the excitement of our precinct meetings and county convention. We are now on the road to the Republican District Conventio...
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Jerri Holder
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Jerri Holder
February 22, 2024
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Senior Center menu
February 22, 2024
February 26 – February 29 Monday, Feb. 26: Sloppy Joe on a bun; tater tots; warm fruit compote; banana pudding; milk Tuesday, Feb. 27: Baked ham; candied sweet potatoes; green bean casserole; roll; ci...
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EDBDA Jazz
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EDBDA Jazz
February 22, 2024
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Dennis Short
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Dennis Short
February 22, 2024
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WGPO donates $2,500 to Checotah Winter Guard
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WGPO donates $2,500 to Checotah Winter Guard
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
February 22, 2024
It was an emotional day for the Checotah Winter Guard and for their director Ashley Hackler on Feb. 10 at the Winter Guard and Percussion of Oklahoma (WGPO) but a day they will always remember. Last y...
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Don’t miss the Checotah Chili Cook-Off!
February 22, 2024
Saturday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. Checotah Senior Community Center $8 - Adults, $6 - Kids 7-11,6 & under eat free
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Early voting begins February 29
February 22, 2024
For the March 5,2024 Presidential Preferential Primary and McIntosh County Special Election, early voting begins Thursday, February 29, 2024. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Ele...
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2024 Black History Month Theme – African American and the Arts
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2024 Black History Month Theme – African American and the Arts
By ALMA HARPER GARDENIA ART CLUB 
February 22, 2024
In celebrating Black History Month 2024, the theme reflects on the contributions of Black artists, musicians, writers and visionaries who have made amazing contributions to American culture. 1. Sweetg...
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Congressman Josh Brecheen
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Congressman Josh Brecheen
February 22, 2024
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City council wrap up for Feb.
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
February 22, 2024
Members present at the Checotah City Council this month were Councilman Earnest Myers, Councilman Jay Hayes, Councilman Joey Marion, Councilman Ronnie Brinsfield, Councilman William Wiles, Councilman ...
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Rural Water District #3 Board to meet
February 22, 2024
McIntosh County RWD #3 will hold their Annual Board Meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at 115 N. Broadway, Checotah.
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Senior Day at the Capitol
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Senior Day at the Capitol
February 22, 2024
Seniors, Advocates, Caregivers are invited to the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday, March 11 for an important advocacy event. All are invited to be an advocate for all seniors and for the future of th...
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Small town proposal sparks big debate
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Small town proposal sparks big debate
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
February 15, 2024
Voters voice concerns of losing their rights It was standing room only at the Checotah City Council meeting Monday night as hundreds of concerned citizens showed up to oppose a proposal to change the ...
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Multi-county grand jury indicts three in Swadley’s contract scandal
February 15, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted three men for conspiracy to defraud the state and other fraudulent claims stemming from the Swadley’s Bar-B-Q contract with the Oklahoma Touris...
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McIntosh County District Court Report
February 15, 2024
Felony Cases Anthony Howard Been: possession of a stolen vehicle Rodrico Donte Brooks: assault & battery with a dangerous weapon Jason Edward Chapman: battery/ assault & battery on police officer Cale...
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House honors sanctity of life with Rose Day
February 15, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives honored the right to life of the unborn with a presentation for Rose Day on the chamber floor and the adoption of a resolution recognizing the sig...
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GOP Convention Feb. 20
February 15, 2024
The McIntosh County GOP Convention will be next Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Federated Church of Checotah. Doors will not open for check in until 5:30 p.m., meeting convenes at 6:30 p.m. Light snacks will...
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
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Memories of Veteran Burton Kidd
November 6, 2025
ELLEN VINSON AND STAFF WRITER LADONNA RHODES In May of this year, Iris Park flew to Italy to visit her son and while she was there she visited the gravesite of her cousin, Burton Kidd, who died during...
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
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Trunk or Treat had families lining the street
November 6, 2025
Checotah’s Downtown Trunk or Treat definitely lined the streets of Broadway and Gentry for over three hours. The Checotah Chamber of Commerce event didn’t officially start until 5:30 p.m. but by 4:30 ...
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SNAP benefits cut in half
November 6, 2025
Congress remains closed amid the dispute between Democrats and Republicans in Washington D.C. over health care benefits. Due to the closure, SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Program, came close to clo...
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Local Holiday Events
November 6, 2025
Checotah Methodist Mission Christmas Sale Nov. 4 - Nov. 7 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 419 W. Gentry Ave. Checotah Bealls Anniversary Giveaways A full weekend of giveaways Nov. 7-9 1st 50 Guests will receive $5-$5...
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
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Honoring Veterans Nov. 11
November 6, 2025
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It has been observed for 71 years and McIntosh...
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