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The Coal County Genealogical Society quarterly meeting was held at the Genealogical room at the Coal County Library March 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
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Marshell Reeves, a resident of Coal County, was arrested on March 21, 2023, for violating a protective order filed against him by Ms. Leanna Ybarra. According to a probable cause affidavit, Ms. Ybarra had contacted the authorities, informing them that Mr. Reeves had attempted to contact her via social media app Pinterest, violating the protective order in place.
Read morePublic Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) will soon start converting its Coalgate street lights to new technology that will brighten roadways, street corners and public spaces for homeowners, drivers and law enforcement. LED conversion of 180 PSO-owned street lights will begin next week, weather-permitting. The new lighting will improve visibility for drivers and pedestrians, providing greater appeal and safety while strengthening connections in the community.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to improve public safety in small Oklahomatownspassed unanimously out of the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday. Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, authored Senate Bill 1095 to allow retired law enforcement members to be employed full-time in small towns.
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Read moreTwo residents expressed anger during the Coalgate City Council meeting March 27 over the recent firing of City Manager Johnny Jump.
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For most children it simply would not be Easter without Easter eggs. These brightly colored eggs have long cast their magical spell on little ones during this holiday season. In fact, even before Christ walked the earth, the season of spring and colored eggs were cast together in customs dating all the way back to the ancient Egyptians.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY – A measure to stop the illegal purchase of Oklahoma land passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, worked with the attorney general’s office in crafting Senate Bill 212 to keep non-U.S. citizens from directly or indirectly, through a business entity or trust, owning land in the state unless otherwise authorized by law.
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