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The Lessons Missing from Modern Education
By Mollie Engelhart Epoch TimesIn a world where more and more attention is being paid to what schools teach, I find myself increasingly concerned about what they don’t teach.The omissions speak louder than the lessons.Parents argue over the curriculum. Politicians debate books.
COAL COUNTY COURT RECORDS
Misdemeanors Joshua Stewart Peltcher, Centrahoma, OK – Obstructing an officer.CivilOneman Financial Services, Inc. vs Kayley J. Ybarra – Breach agreement/ contract.DivorcesTimothy Levi Bennett vs Kodi Anne Bennett.TRAFFICCoal County SheriffSteven Deston Karren, Ada, OK – No valid...
CITY OF COALGATE RETRACTION
In the July 22, 2026, edition of the Coalgate Record Register the City of Coalgate ran a Legal Notice regarding properties that need to be cleaned up within 10 days of the notice.
Lucas Franklin a Fargo Double All-American Wrestler
The US Marine Corps Nationals, more famously referred to as “Fargo” (due to its location in Fargo, North Dakota and being held in the “Fargodome”) is the largest and most prestigious wrestling Tournament in the World.Making it to the podium at Fargo is a key stepping stone for wrestlers who are...
Ponca City suspect facing burglary and grand larceny charges
A felony warrant has been issued for the arrest of 44-year-old Leonard Russell Anderson of Ponca City who has been charged in Coal County with felony burglary in the second degree and grand larceny.The warrant was issued on July 13 following a probable cause affidavit filed by Coalgate Police...
Coalgate man loses life after vehicle flips on washed-out dam road
Tony Gibby, 63, of Coalgate lost his life on Tuesday, July 21, after his vehicle rolled over on a pond dam located on CR 3820.Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Trent Mixon reported that Gibby’s vehicle was traveling south across the unlevel, washed-out section of the dam and rolled over.The vehicle...
Local young artist wins major art competition
Candi Ford, a 2026 graduate of Coalgate High School, was recently named the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for the 2nd Congressional District of Oklahoma.The Congressional Art Competition, sponsored annually by the Congressional Institute, is a nationwide event that recognizes...
Coalgate Board Reorganizes, Approves Facility Improvements and New Hires
COALGATE — The Coalgate Board of Education reorganized for the new fiscal year, approved several campus improvement projects, hired new personnel and took care of routine business during its July 6 regular meeting.Following the call to order and invocation by board member Tracy Penny, the board...
Motorcycle passenger airlifted to hospital
A motorcycle passenger was flown to OU Medical Center Saturday night, July 18, after the motorcycle hit a deer on US75 south of EW 1650 Road.The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that the motorcycle was traveling north on US75 shortly after 10:00 p.m. when it struck a deer that ran out onto the...