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Coal County’s COVID-19 numbers have risen again this week.
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Wallace Byrd Middle School student Blaine Ryan took the honors of being the third place winner in the 2020 Oklahoma VFW District 4 Patriot’s Pen essay contest.
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Firefighters never know what a day’s work will entail. In addition to responding to fires, explosions, vehicle accidents and medical emergencies, they clean fire trucks and service equipment, they talk to groups (including children) about the importance of fire safety, take part in physical fitness training, and sponsor barbeques to raise money for their department.
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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