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EXPERT MURDER MYSTERY INVESTIGATORS — The Glee Club table was awarded a “Detective of the Night” certificate for solving a ‘murder’ that occurred during the Chamber of Commerce banquet. From left (front) – A Murder Mystery detective; crime solvers Jeremy McNutt, Stephanie McNutt, Candi Russell, Ella-Marie Ward; (back) – Jack Ward, Casey Russell, Christian Harvell.
Read moreBrett Martin, 31, Coalgate, is facing a felony charge for allegedly threatening to “blow up” Coal County General Hospital.
Read moreThe Chamber of Commerce announced that the Coalgate 4 of July Celebration will be held on Monday, July 4th. Activities will begin with a turtle race at 10:00 a.m. and the parade lineup will also begin at 10:00 a.m. The turtle race will be held in the Shamrock Bank parking lot. 1 , 2 , and 3 place trophies will be given to the children with the fastest turtles. The parade line up will be in the parking lot behind the high school gym. There is no fee to enter, and registration will take place when you line up. This year’s theme is: “Topgun – Flying High on the 4 of July”. Those who enter will be competing for 1 , 2 , and 3 place trophies. The judging will be based on originality, effort, and quality.
Read moreThe Coal County Genealogical Society’s quarterly meeting was at the Society Room at the Coal County Library, 10:00 a.m., June 13, 2022.
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JAXON HARDY placed 1st overall with stringer weight of 10.3lbs and Biggest Fish weighing 5.15lbs in the Youth Tournament hosted by McGee Creek Bass Club on Saturday June 4.
Read moreSoutheastern Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS) is introducing a new library — the SEOLS Bookmobile!
Read moreThe Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry filed charges on Monday against an Allen man accused of stealing a calf.
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Johnny Sandmann, President of the Coal County Chamber of Commerce, left, and Coalgate Schools Superintendent Jack Ward present Linda Strunk a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Coal County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Mrs. Strunk retired from Coalgate Public Schools this spring after teaching math at Coalgate High School for 52 years. She was honored for her many years of service to the profession of teaching and the manner in which she represents the citizens of Coal County. She was named Teacher of the Year for her dedication and commitment to teaching. Linda says teaching has never been a job — it has been a joy.
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