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Health departments located in southeast Oklahoma began offering flu vaccinations Monday, September 28. Flu season will begin soon and everyone is strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to take early preventive measures to avoid the influenza virus. The flu vaccine is available at no out of pocket expense to anyone ages 6 months and older. High dose/ over 65 flu vaccine will be available on site while supplies last. Individuals who have health insurance are asked to bring their card, as their insurance company will be billed for vaccine and an administration fee.
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Ruel Golden celebrated his 87th birthday with his daughter, Toni Prince, on September 18. They enjoyed chocolate cake and talked about “The Good Old Days.”
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary to reschedule the Coalgate-Frederick football homecoming game initially set for Friday night.
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Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) permanently closed its office in Coal County on September 24. According to the agency’s press release, local customers will not see any interruption in services, as partnerships have been developed to continue to serve in the county.
Read moreFriday, October 9, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 3 General Election, Coal County Election Board Secretary Amber Fanning said today.
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Linda Beal, E. E. Emerson librarian, is peeking out among the piles of new books purchased for the library. The IAL-Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program Grant has spent approximately $30,000 in the last two years to purchase close to three thousand books and children’s magazines. Students have access to magazines such as Sports Illustrated for Kids, National Geographic for Kids, Outdoor Oklahoma, Highlights, Ranger Rick, Ranger Rick, Jr., Humpty Dumpty, Zoodinos, and Zootles. Mrs. Debra Johnson, E. E. Emerson Principal, is director of the IAL Grant.
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Read moreThe following citations were issued by the Coalgate Police Department from September 21 through September 27:
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