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October 31, 2024
Wells pleads guilty to embezzlement

Former Paradise Fire Chief Justin Lee Wells, 42, Porum, pled guilty on Wednesday, Oct. 23 to embezzlement of public funds. Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges handed Wells a oneyear deferred sentence and fined him $500 and court costs.

The charge stemmed from an allegation that the defendant sold a Ford F250 that belonged to the Paradise Fire Department without permission.

County boos domestic violence
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County boos domestic violence
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
October 31, 2024
Supports all survivors Halloween, also known as All Hallow’s Eve, may seem to be the scariest time of the year with all its ghouls, goblins, witches and more, but it truly can’t compare to the terror ...
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Burn ban in effect
October 31, 2024
A burn ban has been put into effect by the McIntosh County Commissioners until further notice. The ban was enacted at the Monday, Oct. 28 meeting, and will remain active immediately for a period of ab...
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Former teacher of year arrested
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 31, 2024
A former Checotah Intermediate School Teacher of the Year has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic abuse following an altercation Sunday. Stacy LaFavor, 54, formerly Coleman, entered a ...
County residents fighting windmillsan age-old story
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County residents fighting windmillsan age-old story
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 31, 2024
Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes wrote the first modern novel published in 1605 called Don Quixote, which became todays timeless musical Man of La Mancha. Don Quixote was fighting imaginary foes. Th...
On Friday Checotah
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On Friday Checotah
October 31, 2024
On Friday Checotah celebrated Band Homecoming at their pep assembly and then before their game. The Band Royalty included: Freshman Peyton Howell and Walter Beaird, Juniors Chloe Andrews and William C...
HALLOTHANKSMAS… the craziest time of the year!
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HALLOTHANKSMAS… the craziest time of the year!
October 31, 2024
Checotah Chamber of Commerce Downtown Trunk or Treat Extravaganza Downtown businesses are decorating the trunks of their vehicles as kids trick or treat downtown and around town Thursday, Oct. 31 from...
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Ground broken for convenience store
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
October 31, 2024
Ground is being cleared at the intersection of SH 9 and Eunice Burns Road in Eufaula for a 6,277 square foot Allsup’s convenience store. Eufaula City Manager Jeb Jones says the store, located west of ...
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Veterans Appreciation Day coming
October 31, 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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Checotah Masonic Lodge #86 Community Breakfast
October 31, 2024
November 2 from 7a.m. -10 a.m. @ 625 W. Gentry Start your day off with a homemade breakfast consisting of farm fresh eggs, Blue & Gold sausage, biscuits & gravy, pancakes with coffee & orange juice fo...
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City of Checotah Trash-Off Days
October 31, 2024
November 4 - 9 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Located at the city maintenance barn at 711 NW Main St. Residents MUST have a City of Checotah water bill. Tires, paint or hazardous materials will not be permitted...
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