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I 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 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 moreThe 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 moreA warrant was issued October 18 for the arrest of Jason Aaron Watson, 45, Lehigh, for felony possessing, receiving or concealing stolen farm equipment.
Read moreThis 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 moreEarly voting begins We d n e s d a y, October 30th for voters in Coal County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Read moreJason Aaron Watson, Lehigh, OK – Possessing, receiving or concealing stolen farm equipment (Coal County Sheriff).
Read moreEarly voting begins Wednesday, October 30th, for voters in Coal County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
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