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Charges were filed September 24 against a 43-year-old Phillips woman suspected of trafficking in illegal drugs.
Read moreDon and Darlene (Cloninger) Johnson were married September 24th, 1955 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Coalgate, Oklahoma. The Johnsons have four children, Debbie (Richard) Campbell, Donna (Jerry) Jenkins, DeAnn (Jimmy) Farris and Doug Johnson. Don and Darlene – also known as MeMaw and PaPaw – have 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild on the way.
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The Choctaw Nation awarded the City of Coalgate $8,000 and Coal County $5,300 from the Choctaw Community Partner Fund on September 9 to continue to help strengthen and develop the local area.
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The Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma announces the retirement of board member Dick Sowder when his term ends in September 2020.
Read moreHealth departments located in southeast Oklahoma began offering flu vaccinations Monday, September 28. Flu season will begin soon and everyone is strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to take early preventive measures to avoid the influenza virus. The flu vaccine is available at no out of pocket expense to anyone ages 6 months and older. High dose/ over 65 flu vaccine will be available on site while supplies last. Individuals who have health insurance are asked to bring their card, as their insurance company will be billed for vaccine and an administration fee.
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Ruel Golden celebrated his 87th birthday with his daughter, Toni Prince, on September 18. They enjoyed chocolate cake and talked about “The Good Old Days.”
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A 34-year-old woman suspected of drug trafficking is behind bars in the Coal County jail following a drug search warrant executed by the Coal County Sherriff’s Office Tuesday morning.
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