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May 23, 2024

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Shane Michael Hardemon: domestic assault & battery by strangulation; domestic abuse – assault & battery Aleksandar Karisk: possession of controlled drug with intent to distribute; conspiracy Elvis Edgar Pagan: unlawful possession of CDS with intent to distribute; conspiracy Lorenzo Moses Poole: unlawful possession of CDS with intent to distribute; conspiracy

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How the Grinch restored one family’s faith

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

December 26, 2024

For a few Christmases now, Marvin Harrell Jr and his wife Lisa have tried to go out of their way to do something kind for someone else no matter how small. Harrell, who is a lieutenant in the Checotah...

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From the staff at the McIntosh County Democrat, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

December 26, 2024

Faithful friends and fellow neighbors, As the year draws to a close, we want to thank you, our cherished readers and committed community. It has been an honor to share your stories, celebrate your mil...

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Locals make Santa’s nice list

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

December 26, 2024

Two locals, a mother and her daughter, are always “being good.” Janice Proctor and Lyesa Reynolds are no strangers to being on Santa’s nice list and would never think about getting on the naughty list...

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Blue Christmas Service

December 26, 2024

Tuesday, December 24 at 12 p.m. at Checotah First United Methodist Church 419 W. Gentry Ave. When Christmas Isn’t So Merry – A Blue Christmas Service For anyone who is grieving, hurting or just tired ...

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Peoples National Bank announce holiday hours

December 26, 2024

Peoples National Main Bank will close at 12 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The Drive In will close at 1 p.m. and the Walmart Branch will close at 3 p.m. and they will remain closed on Christmas Day. All offic...

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16th Annual ‘Feeding All Souls’ Free Christmas Dinner

December 26, 2024

Wednesday, December 25 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Checotah Multi-Purpose Building 201 Owens Ave. No inside dining Call in ordering or curbside pickup only Donations accepted & appreciated Sponsored by Mt. Olive...

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A boring Christmas party was not an option with Options

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

December 26, 2024

“Tis the Season to be Jolly” so a boring Christmas party was not an option with Options special group who knows how to bring “Joy to the World.” So on Dec. 11, a host of angel volunteers helped with t...

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Checotah native conducts maintenance aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

December 26, 2024

PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 12, 2024) Airman Connor Smith, from Checotah, Okla., conducts maintenance on a fire station aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln, ...

Read more in next week’s edition how this amazing team of volunteers literally decked the halls for Christmas.

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December 26, 2024

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For the Children

By JOE DORMAN, OICA CEO

December 26, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY – As we approach Christmas and the other holidays celebrated during this time of year, many will have joyous moments, while others will endure sadness. I want to extend heartfelt appreci...

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Rhodes less traveled

December 26, 2024

Every year as I approach my birthday and the end of the year, I often reflect on where I’ve been and where I still want to go physically, mentally and spiritually. I know life sometimes takes us by su...