Road work will begin Monday October 7, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. on Broadway St. Roadwork will continue on Tuesday evening. Please watch for updated information as it becomes available.
30+ sales will be set up at the Checotah Sports Complex tomorrow Saturday the 5th. Sales begin at 8 am! This is a list of the in town sales!
Owens Avenue will be closed tonight from 4 P.M. until 10 P.M for maintenance on ditches. We apologize for any inconvenience.
UPDATE: The leak is repaired.
There is a water line break on SW Audd in between 1st and 2nd Streets. This area could experience low to no water pressure. Crews are working to repair the leak.
Update on construction on Broadway.
Ross Construction has informed the City of Checotah that the street project has been moved to next week. If APAC confirms product availability, everything will be done during the nights starting at 6:00pm.
Ross Construction just called and said that the street project has been moved to next week, If APAC confirms product availability, everything will be done during the nights starting at 6:00pm.
ATTENTION: Union Pacific will be closing North Ave at the tracks tomorrow 9-24-2024 from approximately 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Attention: Construction notification for City of Checotah
Major water line break on the northwest side of town. The NW side and possibly the NE side could experience little to no water pressure. At this time, there is no ETA for repair. Crews are actively working to fix the break.
UPDATE:
Repair has been made. Water is being restored.
UPDATE
South Broadway will also be affected by this leak.
The Northeast and Northwest sides of Checotah will experience little to no water due to a water leak. Crews are working to get the leak fixed as quickly as possible. Estimated time is 2 hours.
There is a water leak on the NW side of town. Crews are working to locate the line and repair the leak. Estimated time is 4 hours.
Traffic is being diverted from I -40 causing more traffic than normal downtown. Please be patient as crews are working to clear I-40 and get traffic back to normal.
Beginning at 1:00 PM, customers may experience little to no water for approximately 2 hours while crews make a necessary repair.
Rain or shine, the firework show is still a go.
The City of Checotah would like to say "THANK YOU" to our sponsors for stepping up and helping make the 4th of July Freedom Fest a success. Please remember these are the businesses that are helping make this event a success and they would appreciate your support! Sharpe's Department Store Lake Eufaula Land Service Checotah Perk Sammy's Pest Control Adventure Headstart MobScene FIreworks Father n Son Drywall Horsepower Nutrition Wildcat Nutrition Heartland Heritage Museum Gilligan's Hawaiian Ice TNT - Jenny Duvall Curl Up & Dye- Danny and Alisha Hamilton Checotah Fit Club Lucky Penny Chocolate Delights Kristen Andrews Hair Checotah True Value Checotah Tree Service- Jeff Gaxiola
5k starts at 7 A.M tomorrow and events will be held all day. Band plays at 7:45 P.M. and Fireworks start at 9:45.
There is a water leak on the NW side of town. Residents may experience low to no water pressure. Estimated time to repair is 3 hours.
Any business wishing to donate shirts or prizes, please get them to City Hall tomorrow! We are in the final prep stages and need everything in. Thank you to all the businesses that have been so gracious to help make this event great!!
City Maintenance crews will be picking up limbs the week of July 8-12. Please have limbs cut in manageable pieces that can be loaded into a truck. Please place limbs by the street for crews to pickup.
Several have asked about the lawn mower races on the 4th of July. There is a spot for them if there is enough interest. Classes will be arranged by the mowers. If you want to race, you MUST bring your own mower. No zero turn mowers and no tractors. We are looking forward to a day of fun at the Sports Complex.
EDIT: Ideas for sponsors: $5 and $10 gift cards for the kids to McDonalds, Sonic, or Pizza Hut would be great and T-shirts to be thrown out by the band. If anyone would like to sponsor the band, please let me know.
It is not too late to sponsor an event for the 4th of July. If you would like to sponsor, please call Shauna at 918-473-5411. Thank you to the businesses that have already sponsored!
