The water is back on.
The Checotah Public Works Department will be working on a water line Tuesday morning, March 25, 2025. This will cause the water to be off on the NE side of town from approximately 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Some areas could be affected for a longer period of time.
Quick reminder with this wind today to make sure you have your dumpsters and trash can lids secure to keep trash from scattering!
Checotah has been placed under a High Wind advisory for Friday March 14th. Wind speeds up around 30+ mph. Gusts as much as 65mph. You may want to secure anything outside that might blow away. Such as trash cans, tarps or trampolines. There is a potential for damage with these type winds. The City wants to make you aware of this potential so you can take precautions! Thank you. Help spread the word with your neighbors and friends. Also encourage them to download the Checotah app for all updates!
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All valves are open and water should be restored to the affected areas.
UPDATE: There has been an issue with the tie-in. Crews are actively working to get this done and estimate another 2 hours.
The Northeast side of town may experience little to no water pressure for the next couple of hours. This will be in order for employees to make a tap to the main line.
No practice on Sports complex fields tonight Wednesday March 05. They need another day to dry.
All fields at Sports Complex will be closed for Tuesday March 4! No practices!
There is a water line leak on the Northwest side of town in Checotah. It is estimated to be fixed in the next three hours.
The City of Checotah will open tomorrow at 10:00. AM. due to inclement weather.
Checotah City Hall will reopen at 10am Wednesday February 19th. If you have an emergency please call the Police Department.
Tonight the Checotah Community Design meeting with the OU landscape Architecture students will be from 6:30 to 8:30pm at 611 N. Broadway, at the Checotah Community Center. All are invited. There will be a Warming Shelter at City Hall starting February 18th at 9:00am to February 21st at 5:00pm. Do to the upcoming weather City Hall will be open for business on February 18th through February 21st from 9:00am to 5:00pm. If you have any questions you are welcome to call City hall Tuesday to Friday at 918-473-5411.
The Northeast side of Checotah will experience little to no water. This should be resolved within 3 hours.
There is a water leak on NW 1st St. Residents on the NW side of town will experience little to no water. Repairs will take up to 3 hours. Crews are actively working on this situation.
North Ave from Northwest 2nd to Northwest 5th will be closed for gas line repairs starting tomorrow Jan 30th. Make plans for alternate driving routes!
We appreciate the hard work by Checotah Maintenance Dept to help get Paul Carr Drive back in shape. Will reopen Wednesday at 5pm.
Paul Carr drive will be closed for repairs from Gentry to McDonald's drive on Tuesday Jan 28th 10am till Wednesday Jan 29th. It will reopen at 5pm on the 29th.
There is a water leak on the NE side of town. People in the area may experience little to no water. ETA for repair is 3 hours. Crews are actively working on a repair.
The leak has been repaired.
The NW side of town will experience low water pressure for the next 2-3 hours. Crews are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
The City of Checotah was recently selected by OU's Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) as this semester's project for its graduate students in the Gibbs College of Architecture. Students will be in town Wednesday & Thursday for an initial visit and community meeting (Wednesday @ 6:00 PM, City Hall) to gather input and discuss potential projects, with particular emphasis on downtown beautification. The public is invited, and a special invitation is extended to downtown business owners. We want to get your thoughts and hear your ideas. Anyone with questions can feel free to call Councilman Jay Hayes at (918) 617-5987. This was in last week's edition of the McIntosh County Democrat in case you missed it. Come on out. And if you see us touring college students around town, please make them feel welcome.