The City of Checotah recently placed

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January 24, 2019

The City of Checotah recently placed a memorial plaque at the pavilion for fallen Asst. Chief of Police, Justin Durrett. Pictured here are his children, Tristan and Ashtyn Durrett, who

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Veterans honored in the county

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

November 14, 2024

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...

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Holiday Events

November 14, 2024

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...

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Canadian Company rep to meet with commissioners, protestors

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

November 14, 2024

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...

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Suspect wanted for abandoning pet dog arrested on stolen vehicle charge

November 14, 2024

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...

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November 14, 2024

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...

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$5,000 reward offered

November 14, 2024

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...

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Constitutional amendments that impacted our election day

By ?r. James Finck, USAG History Professor

November 14, 2024

---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Constitutional amendments that impacted our election day As Americans gather at the polls this week to choose our next...

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The real sacrifice to serve

November 14, 2024

Whether we helped at an event, attended a town parade or simply thanked a local veteran for their service, we all should take pride in our servicemen and servicewomen who have served in the United Sta...

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Small Business Saturday: Nov. 30

By ANDI MCCLINTIC CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

November 14, 2024

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...

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Following elections, Fall Forum needs your voice to shape children’s policy

By JOE DORMAN OICACEO

November 14, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY - Elections are often exciting, inspiring, and even traumatic. For those who win, they begin a new chapter of their lives, working to make a difference for the people they serve. For tho...

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Checotah Stories from the past

November 14, 2024

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...