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Chaney M. Hueser, Cushing, OK – Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs (marijuana). (Coal County Sheriff) Nikki L. Strong, Centrahoma, OK – Eluding/ attempting to elude police officer; driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol; transporting open container of alcohol. (Coal County Sheriff) Civil
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Humbled to receive this incredible Twin Towers display as a member of the Lehigh Fire Department. As a combat veteran of Afghanistan, this gift carries a deep reminder for the need of sacrifice, courage, and unity. It’s an honor to serve— both in uniform overseas and now here at home in our community. Gift given to Lehigh Fire Department from local Coalgate journalist celebrity Wanda Utterback.
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Kyler Woods, Bryson Stowe, Easton Loudermilk, and Walker Weston pause to honor the American Flag during the National Anthem before kickoff. In the annual Boggy Bottom Bowl, the visiting Coalgate Wildcats scored a nice 25-6 win over the Atoka Wampus Cats. In their next game, the Wildcats play the Holdenville Wolverines in a 2A-II District 2 challenge, on Friday, September 26. Coalgate will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Wolverines go into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 44-0 non-league win over Wewoka and a commanding 78-0 win over Okemah.
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Graveside services Held for Velda Jo (Baker) Mayo
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Funeral services for Ted Elton May Jr., an Atoka resident, will be held Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate. Interment will be in Woodman Cemetery. Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate is in charge of arrangements.
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