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After months of discussion, planning, and implementing what would have been one of the best county fairs in several years, the Coal County Fair Board has sadly made the decision to cancel this year’s county fair. The board felt that it would be in the best interest of children and volunteers as well as visitors’ health to not conduct the county fair and its activities.
Read moreCoal County’s COVID-19 numbers have risen again this week.
Read moreThe Oklahoma State Department of Health reported on Tuesday, August 4, that Coal County has had 31 total cases of COVID-19, with 23 of those cases recovered. According to those numbers, Coal County currently has eight active cases. Coal County has had zero deaths due to the virus.
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RILEY TOWNSEND CELEBRATES 94 BIRTHDAY! Riley Townsend (seated) celebrated his 94 birthday on August 9 at his home in Lehigh with his family. Seated beside Riley is his sister, Mary Lou Cooper. In the background (not in order listed) - Landen Wright; Cassie and Russ Halford; Bobby (son); Candy and Terry (son); Gary (son); Kevin, Karen (daughter); Lori, Cheryl, Wayne Cooper. One son, Don Townsend, was unable to attend the celebration. Also present but not pictured – Letitia Townsend.
Read moreCoalgate man charged with bringing marijuana into jail
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