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A private family service was held for Claud Lee Gibson of Melissa, TX. Lee was born November 15, 1941 at Hardwood, OK to Floyd and Ollie Gibson. He passed away March 7, 2023 at the age of 81 years. Lee was the youngest of three sons born to the Gibsons. He was raised in Phillips, south of Coalgate and graduated from Coalgate High School. He attended and graduated from East Central University in Ada with honors. Lee spent 23 years in the U. S. Army, serving as an officer. He was always willing and ready to help anyone. Lee was liked by everyone who knew him.
Read moreRegistered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
Read moreDEAR EDITOR, During my time as City Manager for 1 year, there were many hard decisions. I do feel that as a city we were moving forward in a positive direction in many areas and I stand behind the decisions I made to make changes to try and put the city in a more stable financial position.
Read moreEarl Danny English, Jr., 47, is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with two separate cases.
Read moreThe advent of both Santa Claus as a Christmas symbol and eggs as an Easter icon can be traced to Christian roots and beliefs. The Easter bunny is a different animal altogether. No connection exists between this endearing children’s character and any element of the Christian faith. Yet for many children, the Easter bunny is a wonderful reminder of the coming of Easter.
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Johnny Jump, who served one year as City Manager for the City of Coalgate, was fired by the Coalgate City Council during an emergency meeting held the evening of March 8. He was hired February 28, 2022.
Read moreU.S. Congressman Josh Brecheen will host a town hall meeting in Coalgate on Friday, March 17. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Coal County Library, 115 W. Ohio. All citizens, regardless of party affiliation, are invited to attend and share their thoughts and ask questions on policy issues impacting Washington, D.C. and Oklahoma.
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Three seniors were recognized at the 2023 Coal County Junior Livestock Show Premium Sale held February 24 at the Coal County Fair Barn in Coalgate. They were Laken Collins, Coalgate FFA; Marie House, Coalgate FFA; and Delaney James, Coalgate FFA.
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