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by Linda Williams I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many businesses and community for again helping our Coalgate VFW Auxiliary Post 1198 have another successful Annual Hamburger Fundraiser.

AMERICANS ARE MOST FORTUNATE FOLKS ON THIS PLANET, AND WILL OVERCOME TODAY'S CHALLENGES.VER NOTICE WEAmericans seem more focused on what divides rather than unites us these days?Lost in all the political cacophony is a very simple question: What are we Americans fighting about anyway? Better lives?

Steve MartinSettled on our calendars and marked the third summer Sunday in June comes the most humble of all our holidays. More socks, ties, and crayon-covered cards are awarded on this day than on any other in the year. Some call the day “Dad’s Second Christmas.

Discussions were ongoing regarding the wish for a new sign for the VFW in Coalgate. Our Auxiliary member, Janet Airington, took matters into her own hands. You never know until you ask. Tagus Horton, owner of Black Hawk Signs, said that he would check into the matter.

June 15 was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day that raises awareness about elder financial abuse, neglect, and exploitation.An issue that continues to impact the wellbeing of people of all ages — including older adults — is scams.

MisdemeanorsJustin Dale Madison, Centrahoma, OKProtective order violation (3). (Coal County Sheriff) CivilLVNV Funding, LLC vs Taylor Presley McNutt – Breach agreement/ contract.Capital One, NA vs Tye Gould Indebtedness.Small ClaimsAEB Financial Services, LLC vs Chastina Blevins.

Cindy Byrd, Oklahoma State Treasurer candidate, with Coal County Election Board Secretary Amber Fanning on the first day of the Primary Election early voting period. Cindy, a hometown Coalgate girl, was among the first voters to cast ballots on the first day of the early voting period.

18-year-old Jax Daniel Riddle of Coalgate cast his first-ever voting ballot during the early voting period of the Primary Election. He is a 2026 graduate of Coalgate High School.

A 21-year-old Ada man lost his life early Sunday morning, June 14, when his vehicle crashed on SH 3 just east of Oak Grove Road.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that Brenden Q.

Cottonwood Public School announced that it has been named a 2026 Oklahoma Public School Resource Center (OPSRC) Breakthrough School Award winner in the Platinum 70+ category.