OKLAHOMA CITY - In a memorandum to Oklahoma school superintendents, State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the implementation of foundational texts in curriculum. Effective immediately, all Oklah...

When most people look at dandelions, they see a nuisance—a weed that can easily take over the yard. When researchers at the University of Central Oklahoma look at dandelions, they see a potential cure...

LAWTON – Over the past several days, The GEO Group and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections have worked together on a one-year contract to continue operating the Lawton Correctional and Rehabilitati...

BOLEY – There’s nothing quite like building something by hand, and that’s what 32 inmates at the John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley did when they constructed a new central control building from ...

Donna (Miller) King along with her husband Robert King, have been chosen as the Checotah High School Significant Alumni for 2024. Both graduates of the Class of 1974, Donna and Robert, never dated whi...

MANAGING EDITOR JERRY FINK Can’t get enough Fourth of July fireworks? No problem. This year McIntosh County will feature half a dozen celebrations at communities across the county. The week-long party...

Peoples National Bank and all its branches will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All branches will reopen the following day during regular business hours.

McIntosh 2 County Commissioner Monty Grider Grider received 229 votes will face challenger Clifford (36.23 percent) in Tuesday’s McElhaney in a run-off pri- primary election to McElmary election on Au...

A 2 7-year-old McIntosh County man has been charged with second degree rape, lewd molestation, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and obstructing an officer. The court entered a not guilty ple...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Roger Thompson, R-Okemah, announced on June 14 that he was resigning from the State Senate. On June 20 he announced that he had accepted the role of CEO and Executive Director ...

The National Weather Service has issued a heat alert for this area, anticipating dangerous conditions for several days through this week. Dangerous heat and humidity is expected into next week across ...

The Checotah First United Methodist Church is part of a summerfoodprogram for the communities of Checotah, Oktaha, Midway(Council Hill) and Porum. The congregation currently gives nonperishable food i...

Timothy Joseph Mahar, 41, of Eufaula, was arrested June 17 following an alleged hitand-run incident in the Xtreme Resort. Charges against Mahar include driving a motor vehicle under the influence of a...

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, July 7, 1910 WATERY GRAVE While bravely attempting to rescue the girl whom he was engaged to marry, Frederick A. Knowlton, assistant cashier and a stoc...

The Checotah Alumni Reunion is finally here and attendees are excited to see old friends this weekend. On Friday, June 28, CHS alumni can come to the Katy Depot and catch up with old friends, look at ...

Freedom House watched the beginning of their dreams coming true as workers put up the frame work beams for their new worship center last week.

All shows -- doors open at 6 p.m. and shows at 7 p.m. Gospel shows every Friday night and country shows the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. This Saturday night, June 29, we will be celebrating the birthday of ...

When Lisa P. lost her motel job in October 2023, she and her partner, John P., also lost their home. A room at the inn was included with Lisa’s employment. With nowhere to go and no safety net of fami...

This Thursday, June 27 at 6 p.m. meet the stars of the Legends of Rodeo Past and Present at the Heartland Heritage Museum and Gallery. It will be a night to remember as locals get to watch the video i...

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