Sincere apologies to Miss Braedy Wardrope
Last week, I was put in charge of the front page of our newspaper since my son, who usually does the layout, had to be off all week.
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Centrahoma man facing criminal charges
A 37-year-old Centrahoma man who has a criminal history going back to 2012 is now facing a felony for possession of an imitation firearm AFCF (After Former Conviction of Felony) plus a misdemeanor for three counts of protective order violation.The firearm charge came about after Coal County Sgt....
Miss Owasso Braedy Wardrope earns $4,500 in scholarships and Top 15 placement at 2026 Miss Oklahoma Pageant
Miss Braedy Wardrope is a beautiful and talented young lady and has already made a huge impact in this world. As Miss Owasso, she has traveled over 5,300 miles reaching Oklahoma youth.
BRAEDY WARDROPE
EARNS SCHOLARSHIPS & AT MISS OKLAHOMA 2026First woman to WEIGHT LIFT on the Miss Oklahoma stage!$500 COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPAwarded for her initiative,'Leveling the Playing Field,'which partners with Oklahoma Cleats for Kids to provide equipment and resources for young athletes across...
VFW Hosts another successful Fundraiser
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.
Prepare for a Better Future
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?
The Forgotten History of Father’s Day
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.”
Black Hawk Signs provides beautiful new Laverne Collins Post 1198 Sign
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.
Elder Financial Abuse Continues to Rise
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.