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WE REMEMBER 9/11/01 — Coalgate Fire Department/EMS joined other fire departments around the nation on September 11 in remembrance and honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice to save the lives of others. The Coalgate Fire Department’s American flag was hoisted from the department’s ladder truck above a mound of firefighter helmets and bunker gear. For all the men and women who were killed during the 9/11 attacks, countless lives were saved by the bravery of others. 343 firefighters and 2,997 civilians lost their lives. —Photo by Sherry Loudermilk
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A tailgate party hosted by Shamrock Bank will kick off the 2021 Coalgate High School football homecoming. The tailgate party will be held on the bank parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The bank invites everyone to join them for food, drinks and fun.
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Bobby Gene Whitener, a Coalgate resident since 2004, passed away September 8, 2021, in Joplin, MO, at the age of 87. No service is planned at this time.
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Read moreThe Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation is currently accepting applications from teachers at Coalgate, Cottonwood and Tupelo Public Schools for Classroom Enhancement Grants up to $5,000.
Read moreSuspected California drug dealer arrested in Coalgate
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Allison Ptak of Woodridge, Illinois, and Zachary Lane Dansby of Ada, are happy to announce their engagement. Allison is the daughter of Bob and Kim Ptak of Sterling, Illinois. She is the granddaughter of Ruth and the late DuWayne Dietz of Sterling, and the late Ted and Julie Ptak of Park Ridge, Illinois.
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