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This morning I had the privilege of seeing firsthand the beautiful historical murals created by the Art students at Coalgate High School. These four murals were started three years ago under the supervision of the CHS Principal Hyatt and Coalgate Public Schools Superintendent Ward.
Read moreA warrant was issued October 18 for the arrest of Jason Aaron Watson, 45, Lehigh, for felony possessing, receiving or concealing stolen farm equipment.
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The Coal County General Hospital helipad has gotten a facelift that makes it much easier and safer for helicopter landings. Sheriff Bryan Jump and a couple of his work crew spent three days doing the preliminary preparation work and painting.
Read moreEarly voting began today, Wednesday, October 30, and will end on Saturday, November 2. The hours are: Wednesday, October 30 – Thursday, October 31, and Friday, November 1, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Saturday, November 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Coal County Election Board.
Read moreI hope by the time you read this we all have had some rain. Or as the saying goes, “Boy, I never seen it so dry.” Well, actually we have had some timely rains this summer and driving back from Tulsa on Sunday I noticed that the vegetation looked pretty green. But even in our generation we can remember things such as the great draught, the terrible dust bowl of the 1930s. This dust bowl helped introduce America to the “Great Depression.” A worldwide economic calamity that caused governments to fall and introduced us to the Nazi’s and even World War II.
Read moreThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Ronald Wayne Yarbrough Jr., age 54, of Lehigh, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 115 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter.
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A 40-year-old Coalgate man was arrested Monday evening for allegedly threatening a Coalgate teacher/coach.
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The Coal County Search and Rescue Task Force Water Rescue Team proudly represented Coal County with the Oklahoma Disaster Task Force 1 and 2 during the recent response efforts for Hurricane Milton. This dedicated team, renowned for their swift and effective rescue operations, collaborated with various agencies— including Mayes, Guymon, and Pittsburg County, the Grand River Dam Authority, and Lawton Fire Department, to provide critical assistance to communities affected by the hurricane. This groupphotooftheCoal County Water Rescue Team alongside other members of the Oklahoma Disaster Task Force captures the spirit of collaboration and commitment to service in times of crisis. The Coal County Search and Rescue Task Force remains dedicated to enhancing community safety and readiness for emergencies.
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