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COALGATE LADY CATS AND THEIR NEW SCOREBOARD — From left (back) - Marie House, Faith Grant, Emma Thomas, Kaylie Trevathan, Josi Lackey, Rainey Davidson, Nevaeh Parker, Myca Farris, Jaci Lackey, Braedy Wardrope, Brylee Rice, Jordana Fuller, Abi Looney, Natalie Washburn, Raeleigh Madden, Kodi Graham, Macy Delozier; (front) - Breana Hale, Chloe Brown.
Read moreIf you have things you’re planning to get rid of on Citywide Cleanup Day, it’s time to get them out of your house or shed and have them ready to take to the convenience center on Saturday.
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In the winter and spring of 2020, there were many changes taking place. The country and the community of Coalgate were overwhelmed and overcome by Covid-19. A pandemic was rapidly shutting down restaurants, daycare centers, schools, and even Walmart had to implement its own regulations for maneuvering this new world in which we live.
Read moreSingle-day food drive benefits Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma partners in Coal County
Read moreThe following traffic citations were issued by the Coalgate Police Department April 25 through May 8:
Read moreTexas driver arrested for driving under the influence of drugs
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REUBEN JACKSON BURGE will celebrate his 90 birthday on May 14. He was born in 1932 in Coalgate, OK to Reuben (Rube) and Velma Burge. He served two years with the U.S. Army at Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs, CO and then Ft. Sill in Lawton, OK as a Corporal in the 3 Section A Battery of the 537 Field Artillery Battalion Unit. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma honored him as September Veteran of the Month in 2021. He and Betty have been married 70 years and have two children, Sharon Hedrick of Coalgate and Stephen Burge of Allen. Reuben has always enjoyed work on the farm raising cattle and a garden. It is not unusual to see him driving the tractor to pick up hay bales, despite protests from family. He enjoys helping others and his sweet and quiet demeanor is a blessing to family and friends.
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COALGATE’S PATRICK KINGSTON HEADED TO STATE — Coalgate High School track and fi eld competed in the regional meet at Plainview HS in Ardmore on April 30. Patrick Kingston qualifi ed for state in the 100m and 300m hurdles and will represent Coalgate HS at the May 6 state meet at Western Heights in Oklahoma City. Patrick is a two-time state qualifi er in hurdles. Congratulations, Patrick! Wishing you the best at state!
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