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Jack Dean Williams, 92, sometimes affectionately called “Mr. Democrat,” died September 10. A service celebrating his life was held Friday, September 13, at Garrett’s Serenity Chapel with Reverend Steve Dennis officiating.

McDonald’s honors local heroes on 9/11

Participants saluted the raising of the flag during a ceremony on September 11 hosted by McDonald’s in honor of first responders and other emergency personnel who daily put their lives on the line.

McIntosh County firefighters who participated in the 8th Annual Oklahoma City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb included, left to right, Cooper Sullivan (Eufaula), Randal Sullivan (Eufaula), Bill Fulton (Onapa), Matt Goodmiller (Texanna/Muskogee), Clay Turner (Texanna), Justin Knight (Onapa) and Matt Taylor (Onapa).

Local firefighters participate in 9/11 stair climb

A group of McIntosh County firefighters joined other firefighters in Oklahoma City on September 7 to pay homage to first responders and others who were killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks by terrorists.

Is a hospital in Eufaula’s future?

Residents of Eufaula and the surrounding areas have been without a hospital since the Epic Medical Center closed in 2016. Built by the City in 1975, the facility was sold

Work on 3D mural to begin Oct. 14

Vision Eufaula, a volunteer organization formed in 2016 to revitalize downtown, is counting the days then one of their brightest visions will become reality. On October 14 Tacy Lee Stum,

From chickens to cows – livestock on display

An otherwise leisurely county fair got a jolt of excitement Saturday when a high strung heifer decided she didn’t want to participate. Clayton Scott, 18, of Checotah was leading his

News

Water line project begins this week

The water line replacement project is beginning this week on the east side of the railroad tracks, according to City Manager Jacob Foos.

ODOT crew visits Main Street

A handful of Oklahoma Department of Transportation employees were checking out downtown Eufaula Monday, a first step in a major project on Main Street.

Mr. Democrat dies

Jack Dean Williams, 92, sometimes affectionately called “Mr. Democrat,” died September 10.

By Jerry Fink

Sports

Eufaula’s Morales undefeated as a pro boxer

Eufaula’s Aaron Morales is scheduled to have his 8th professional boxing bout Sept. 21 at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California. The fight will be broadcast on Fox Sports.

By Rodney Haltom

Ironhead hang 50 on holdenville

The Eufaula Ironheads needed to get the bad taste of losing to Vian last week out of their mouths and they did. Eufaula (1-1) scored 50 points in a 50-7 win over Holdenville on the road.

By Rodney Haltom

EHS cross country surge at Foyil meet

The Eufaula Ironheads continued their surge in cross country. Eufaula placed second at the Northeastern Oklahoma meet in Foyil on Thursday.

By Rodney Haltom

Commentary

Constitution Day commemorates Formation of the Constitution

Although many people are unaware of it, we had an important holiday this week.

By Joe Dorman

Even one overdose is too many

On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, with opioids being the most common.

By Markwayne Mullin

Communication is getting complicated

The telephone is still the most used form of communicating with most families today, but many families now are also using email, text messages and social networking to keep in touch.

Lifestyle

Trinity Episcopal Church

“Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple,” Jesus tells a large crowd one day.