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Edgar Arnold Buchanan, Coalgate, OK – Distribution of controlled dangerous substance – including possession with intent to distribute (methamphetamine). (Coal County Sheriff) Marvin Charles Turner, Coalgate, OK – Distribution of controlled dangerous substance – including possession with intent to distribute (methamphetamine). Two cases. (Coal County Sheriff) Jennifer Lunt, Lincoln, NE – Battery/ assault and battery on police officer (Coal County Sheriff).
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Charges were filed March 10 against two suspected drug dealers. The cases are unrelated.
Read moreServices for Sara Ellen Schrock of Coalgate will be Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Daniel Troyer Residence with Minister Abe Hershberger officiating, assisted by Allen Yoder. Interment will be in Clarita Amish Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate.
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Memorial service for Al Workman, a lifelong Caney, OK resident, will be held Friday, April 18, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Voca Baptist Church in Caney, OK. Brown’s Funeral Service of Atoka is in charge of arrangements.
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Jennifer Marie Arrowood Cox, age 45, finished her earthly race on March 10, 2025. She was a beautiful example of how God can and will use anyone for his purpose. Despite her own life’s challenges and struggles, Jennifer was a shining example of generosity by leaving behind a powerful sentiment through the gift of her organ donation.
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by Tim Howell Band Director The Pride of Coalgate Concert Band qualified for state band contest by earning a Superior Rating on stage and in sightreading on March 4, 2025. The band has not qualified for state band contest since 1963 which was 62 years ago. This is a huge accomplishment for the band! On April 1, 2025 the band performed at state band contest at ECU. The band had their best performance at state! We received an Excellent Rating on stage and in sightreading! These students have worked really hard all year and have made school history this year. I am very proud of each and everyone of them! This group is only going to get better and better. The future is very bright! I am excited to be the band director here and can’t wait to see what we achieve in the future!
Read moreSunday, April 19, marks the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred R. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. The 1995 bombing killed 168 people, including 19 children, and injured hundreds more in what was then the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
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