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Funeral services for Herschel Lee Weathers, a Coalgate resident, were held Friday, March 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Pastor David Unsell officiating, assisted by Pastor Dennis Osborne. Burial was in Coalgate Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
Read moreWith the first day of spring taking place on March 20, 2022, many of us know it means warmer weather is coming, but realistically, that’s about it. Sure, we know it’s called the spring equinox, but what does that really even mean? What is an equinox? What happens during an equinox? And who even decides which day is the first day of spring?
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The following letter to the editor was the most touching I have ever read . . .
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READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY — Councilman Frazier visits Coalgate Choctaw Head Start to read to the kiddos on Read Across America Day. From left (front) — Ember Conn, Stryker Hensley, Kanon Frazier (sitting), Adeline Looney, Jaxson McNutt, Judson Hardy, Creed Pickens, Silas Dean, Councilman Frazier, Iola Bellettini, Grant Raney, Ahn Nyugen, Layla Seals, Jensen Newton, Maisyn Powell; (back) - Michelle Miklaucic, Margie Smithart, Laura Wood, Five Mile Charlie and friend, Kala Rector, Kendra Hardy, and Sabra Bush.
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CELEBRATING DR. SEUSS — Mrs. Kendra’s Choctaw Nation Head Start class celebrates Dr. Seuss Day with matching handprint t-shirts made at school. From left (front) - Adeline Looney, Ember Conn, Iola Bellettini, Maisyn Powell, Layla Seals; (back) - Anh Nguyen, Silas Dean, Jensen Newton, Jaxson McNutt, Judson Hardy, Grant Raney, Kanon Frazier, Creed Pickens, and Stryker Hensley.
Read moreThe deadline to request absentee ballots for the April 5th Atoka School, Allen School and Wapanucka School Board of Education General Election is approaching. Applications must be received by the Coal County Election Board no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 21.
Read moreOklahomans who want to change party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31, Coal County Election Board Secretary Amber Fanning said today. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or by completing a new Voter Registration Application.
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