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Superintendent Hau earns prestigious certification from The American Association of School Administrators

In addition to leading a district through a national pandemic and seeing to the educational needs of Newcastle students, as well as supporting her staff, Superintendent Melonie Hau has also spent the past 18 months working on her national...

Two NPS school board seats up for grabs

The Board of Education of Newcastle Public School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #1 and #3 seats on the Newcastle Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for...

Veterans Park expansion moving along nicely

Photos by Scott Haanan

Newcastle United Methodist Church serving annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The Newcastle United Methodist Church will once again provide a free community Thanksgiving dinner to families in the Tri-City area. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will not be a dinein option.

Chamber has busy November

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce ended its October activities well into November due to the ice storm. The Chamber already has a full agenda for the rest of November.

Racers celebrate Reid’s 150th game

The infamous “Voice of the Racers” Gene Reid was honored at Friday night’s game against Elk City. Reid celebrated his 150th game as announcer for the Racers. “I did not know anything about the presentation,” Reid said.

News

MATC announces open board of education vacancy

The Board of Education of Mid-America Technology Center School District hereby announces that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the #2 seat on the Mid-Ameri

Delta Public Transit receives state CARES funds for safety protections

Delta Public Transit announced last weekthat it is receiving nearly $133,00 in state CARES Act funding to assist in the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment and cleaning supplies.

Tips for keeping your holiday spirits bright – pandemic or no pandemic

The annual stress of the holiday season could be even more intense than usual this year.

Sports

Racers face Blanchard Lions Friday with season on the line

Here we go again. 101 Main Street in Newcastle is a busy place, preparing for the 9-1 Tuttle Tigers in the second round of the Oklahoma State 4A playoffs.

By Matt Montgomery

Cross Country teams setting records

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Racers hit playoffs running

The Newcastle Racers are marching into the playoffs on a high note after clipping the Elk City Elks, 49-21, last Friday night at Racer Stadium.

By Matt Montgomery

Community News

Despiste current climate, remember that Jesus is King

Isaiah 9:6 says, “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,

By Jeremy Freeman Pacer Columnist

Food safety tips for novice holiday meal hosts

For many people, heading home for the holidays is a long-standing tradition. However, with the world in the midst of a pandemic, traditions need to take a slightly different turn this year.

By Trisha Gedon

Oklahoma House, Senate announce statewide redistricting meeting dates

The Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate announced dates for a series of redistricting town hall meetings to be held across the state in the coming weeks.