Local young artist wins major art competition
Candi Ford, a 2026 graduate of Coalgate High School, was recently named the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for the 2nd Congressional District of Oklahoma.
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Local young artist wins major art competition
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Vintage Cinema & Cowboy Girls
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VFW Auxiliary enter fascinating float in 4th of July Parade!
News
Coalgate Board Reorganizes, Approves Facility Improvements and New Hires
COALGATE — The Coalgate Board of Education reorganized for the new fiscal year, approved several campus improvement projects, hired new personnel and took care of routine business during its July 6 regular meeting.
Sports
Larry Marvin Hensley
Funeral services for Larry Marvin Hensley, a long-time Lehigh resident, will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Bro. Lloyd Thompson officiating.
Columns
One Pharmacist’s View.....
Fast Tracking on Sandy Bend UpdatedThey don’t make creeks like they used to. I speak of Buck Creek. To narrow the search for the creek I am speaking of I direct your attention to the county road between Stonewall and Owl Creek.
Country Comments
Having had a lot of dental work done over the years, I really enjoyed and appreciated the following article written by Jim Mullen. I just spent two hours in a dentist’s chair having a crown replaced. It wasn’t all the fun it’s cracked up to be.
Obituaries
Danny Wayne Golden
Danny Wayne Golden, Sr., 69, of Blanco, Oklahoma, passed away on July 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 2, 1957, in Coalgate, Oklahoma, to Roy Lee Golden and Druecella Marie (Robinson) Golden.
Diana Gail Steel
Visitation for Diana Gail (Weakley) Steel, a Coalgate resident, was held Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate. Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate was in charge of arrangements.Mrs.