The Importance of STEM Education

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January 24, 2019

One of the most important parts of the education process is preparing students to take on the ?real world.? As technology evolves and changes, STEM learning is increasingly becoming a

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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

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

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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Indian taco lunch Oct. 26

October 24, 2024

An Indian taco lunch will be served from noon till 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Mt. Olive Star Baptist Church in the Warrior Community, 10 miles west of Checotah at the Curtis Eugene Woodfork ...

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Local CHS student receives national honor

By THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS

October 24, 2024

Recognized for superior academic achievement The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced student Brian Love from Checotah, has been selected to become a me m b e r of the esteemed o...

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Veterans Appreciation Day!

October 24, 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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HALLOTHANKSMAS… the craziest time of the year!

October 24, 2024

Halloween Bash Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Checotah High Courtyard Tickets 2 for $1 Haunted Hallway/ Carnival Games/ Bingo/ Trick or Treat Hallway 3rd Annual Zombie Ball Saturday, Oct. 26 f...