Checotah wrestles way to success at Maverick Conference

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February 6, 2025

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR,

The Checotah Wrestling program continues to be successful under head coach Bret Oleson. Three-time state champ Checotah senior Colt Collett won his sixth consecutive Maverick Tournament on Saturday.

Annabelle Mowdy placed second in the 125-pound division.

In the Junior High tournament Checotah produced three champions. Gabe Scarborough was first in the heavyweight division, Annabelle Mowdy first place in the 126-pound division and Tylee Johnson placed first in the 138-pound division.

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Local Army Staff Sergeant guards 60th Presidential Inauguration

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

February 20, 2025

Army Staff Sergeant Tom Butler, of the 2120th Engineer Company located in Broken Arrow, had the privilege of being part of the 60th Inauguration last month and was honored to be there. “I’ve been in t...

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Rebel yell not loud enough against Ironheads

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

February 20, 2025

The Eufaula Ironheads (17-6) used a 23-point third period to shut down the Silo Rebels 59-45 Friday on senior night at Perry Anderson Gymnasium. With the halftime score 26-23 in favor of Eufaula, the ...

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Checotah Chamber Banquet

February 20, 2025

Checotah Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Free Will Family Life Center. Tickets are $25 and Tablescape contest is also $25. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

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Man who was arrested for assault ordered to seek anger management

February 20, 2025

A 39-year-old Eufaula man charged with assaulting his girlfriend and brother last year entered an Alford plea in district court Friday and was given a 10-year suspended sentence. An Alford plea is a g...

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Checotah First United Methodist Church Prom Boutique

February 20, 2025

Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. $10 Prom Dresses and some men’s suits are also for sale. Church is providing prom wear and accessories for high school students. Each student must select their ...

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Make plans for chilly weather and the 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off

February 20, 2025

Chilly weather is the perfect time for some steamin’ hot chili and some spicy competition. Who’s going to walk away with braggin’ rights this year at the 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off? You don’t want to ...

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Eufaula VFW Auxiliary helps create Veterans Park in Skiatook

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

February 20, 2025

SKIATOOK – It was a family affair at the Feb. 15 groundbreaking ceremony for Veterans Park. The Park is being created in honor of the late Justin Lambillotte, who was a soldier when he died at Fort Ho...

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Independent candidate running for State Senate District 8 seat

February 20, 2025

I am pleased to announce my candidacy for District 8 of the Oklahoma Senate! I would be honored to represent my district as an Independent and as a life-long resident of Henryetta. In 2016 I followed ...

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Voter apathy plagues the polls

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR

February 20, 2025

Eufaula voters stayed away from the polls in droves Tuesday, Feb. 11, when they had been asked to decide whether to approve a one-cent sales tax increase to help pay for street improvements. There are...

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Vernon named Purple Heart Town

February 20, 2025

The Order of the Purple Heart will be presenting the Town of Vernon with its purple heart sign at a ceremony and dinner at 1 p.m. on Feb. 22. For dinner, you must RSVP prior to the event to have your ...

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CHECOTAH C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition Program

February 20, 2025

Special Announcements & Activities: Feb. 20 - Birthday Celebrations Feb. 24 – Stories w/ Erikah at 10 a.m. Feb. 25 - Bingo at 10 a.m. Feb. 28 – Senior Center Meeting Please call for reservation: 918-2...