JENNIFER PALMER, PAUL MONIES AND HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH Superintendent Ryan ■ Walters isn’t just talking 9^ h.° about buying Bibles for schools. Bids opened Monday for a contract to supply the...

It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions. It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toas...

Big Boy, the historic locomotive owned by Union Pacific, will pass through McIntosh County sometime after 9 a.m. on Oct. 14. Maybe. The trains schedule is subject to change. It was last seen locally w...

Free Halloween Movie Night Come join us for a free family-friendly movie Friday, Oct. 18 Starts at dusk Veterans Park, Checotah Hosted by Checotah Chamber of Commerce & Cross Fiber OpticInternet FAIC ...

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. This is a SELF SERVICE trash-off e...

A Mvskoke language class will be held Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd. Pot luck meal will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information call...

An alliance of local tribal churches recently held several meetings to discuss ways of bringing the Eufaula community together. The result of the meetings was a decision to hold a revival on Oct. 20-2...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, October 20, 1910 A Wholesale Business Checotah does not boast of a wholesale business, but the record of a local implement house will lead one to the c...

Paws N Claws – Eufaula has now helped to rehome 24 pound pups (both young and old) since January and have helped with double that amount within the community. “The pound pups are always our top priori...

As the leaves begin to turn and the season of giving approaches, CASA for Children is calling on community members to “Fall Into CASA” by becoming a volunteer advocate for children in foster care. The...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, on Thursday held an interim study on felony murder before the House Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee, which he chairs. “A number of years ago, m...

October 14 – October 18 Monday, Oct. 14: Columbus Day Tuesday, Oct. 15: Tater Tot Casserole; broccoli; peaches; bread; blondie Wednesday, Oct. 16: Sausage & kraut; corn; warm apples; bun; cake Thursda...

WASHINGTON – Prior use of cannabis may no longer be a deterrent to people seeking a security clearance or a federal civil service job if the Senate Homeland Security committee has its way. The Senate ...

In a special session held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Checotah City Council met to discuss various infrastructure initiatives, funding allocations, and policy updates. The Council, presided over by Mayor...

September’s weather story was dominated by two of Oklahoma’s most damaging hazards—severe drought and a devastating hailstorm. Drought had been spreading and intensifying in the state since early summ...

The wait is over! The Number 1 Gospel Male Vocalist, catalyst Jason Crabb and his band, will be here this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 12. They will be singing and playing our old favorites and lots of his...

On Oct. 19 Legacy on Main Street will present “The Hits,” a salute to the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s by the popular Branson performers, Phaedra Marze Clemons and David Brooks and his band, The House. Marze ...

McIntosh County GOP has come back after our summer break with a BANG. On Saturday, Oct. 5, we had a multi-county Trump drive that included five rally points from three counties (Haskell, Mc-Intosh, an...

Are you caring for someone 60 years of age or older? Are you 55 or older and caring for a relative child under 18? Is your loved one struggling with the effects of Alzheimer’s, Dementia, or Parkinson’...

If you would like to list your meeting or event in the Community Area Calendar please email all the information to ladonna@ cookson.news or text 479-422-4210. You may also mail the information to McIn...