The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) expects to be able to help local emergency planning committees (LEPCs) with equipment reimbursement opportunities. The funding will be available during th...

While holiday festivities bring to mind thoughts of joy and celebration with loved ones, there’s one element of the season that can be a source of stress: gifting. Make this year’s shopping trips a t...

Ake, Roger M. Allen, Edmond Monte Allen, Justin Lee Almeida, Louis Ernest III Anderson, Teddy Bruce Arnold, Charles Wayne Arnold, Larry Glen Bahe, Mandy Gail Baker, Jerry Beal Banks, Jr., Thomas Leo B...

Toy drive underway The Checotah Rough Riders’ annual toy drive is now underway until Dec. 1. The proceeds benefit McIntosh County elementary school students, including those in Checotah and Eufaula. D...

STILLWATER — Dr. John Roy Campbell, the 15th president of the Oklahoma State University, died Nov. 17 at the age of 85. Campbell, a champion for education and the mission of land-grant universities, s...

STILLWATER — The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recently published an article about pain management and mobility issues in companion animals. According to AAHA, the foundations of disease...

MISDEMEANOR CASES Robert Glenn Fields-driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs J effrey Paul Seaman-driving with license cancelled/suspended A aron Chase Tolbertpossession of C.D.S. ...

The time is finally here!   Lake Eufaula Playhouse’s annual Christmas production is ready for the stage at Eufaula High School.    There will be three performances.    Opening night is Friday, Nov. 3...

Deputies serving arrest warrants at a Eufaula residence earlier this month found more than they bargained for. McIntosh County Deputy Sheriff Anthony Thompson and deputies Chad Breazeale and Matt You...

The McIntosh County Retired Teachers met at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at the Jim Lucas Library in Checotah. President John McClain called the meeting to order with a flag salute and prayer led by ...

Investigators say the wrong address on a package ordered from Amazon resulted in the arrest of three Checotah residents earlier this month. DA Investigator Kevin Branscum said a suspect ordered items...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Democratic Caucus today elected a new leader for the 57th Legislature.   Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman, has been chosen to lead the caucus as Minority Leader. She served as the...

STILLWATER - When the last bite of turkey is consumed and the plates are cleared, the next item on the Thanksgiving agenda is a nap. Because turkey makes you sleepy, right? Darren Scott, food scientis...

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission accepted generous donations from the National Wild Turkey Federation and the North Fork Chapter of Quail Forever during its regular November meeting Nov. ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) and other sponsoring organizations to launch OK Foster Wishes: an an...

My grandma usually cooks it. She cooks it in the microwave for 6 minutes. She puts holes in it and chicken on it and then we eat it. Blaine J. Me and my mommy go buy it from Wal-Mart. Mostly my daddy ...

hosted a Pinterest Party on Saturday, Nov. 10. The theme was pool noodle wreaths that brought in 21 people to make 14 wreaths under the direction of Chrystal McCullough. Pictured above is Rebecca Alex...

On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the 4th and 5th grade academic team traveled to Hulbert for their annual ACHIEVE Meet.  This was a written competition in various subject areas with other students in the surrou...

1915 – The Wilson Administration rejects a German offer of $1000 for each passenger killed following the torpedoing of the Lusitania on May 7. 1943– On the Tarawa Atoll, there is heavy fighting. The A...