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Library Recognition

Library Recognition

Newcastle Library honored Michael Salsman and Zach Solbach, who are City of Newcastle employees, for their ongoing efforts to make the library a space capable of providing innovation, engagement, and learning in the community, according to Librarian Kendall Watson. Also pictured is Melissa Capps, Pioneer Library System board member. Michael created a fruit replica (below) of the library’s StoryWalk. 12/07/2023 05:00 AM

Pioneer Library System announces fine free on overdue materials

Pioneer Library System announces fine free on overdue materials

The Pioneer Library System is turning a new page with a change its communities can celebrate: the elimination of fines for all ages on overdue materials. 12/07/2023 05:00 AM

The Nutcracker returns to OU

The Nutcracker returns to OU

The magical holiday classic, The Nutcracker, returns this December to Oklahoma University Theatre. 11/30/2023 05:00 AM

NPS Board Place 4, MATC Board Seat #5 filing period open

NPS Board Place 4, MATC Board Seat #5 filing period open

A filing period is underway for candidates wanting to run for either the Newcastle Board of Education Place #4 or for Seat #5 of the Board of Education at Mid-America Technology Center. 11/30/2023 05:00 AM

Chamber honors Newcastle business leaders

Chamber honors Newcastle business leaders

Chamber honors Newcastle business leaders 11/30/2023 05:00 AM

Christmas in the Park, parade Dec. 2

Christmas in the Park, parade Dec. 2

A date for the annual Christmas parade and Christmas in the Park/North Pole Market has been set by the City of Newcastle as Saturday, December 2. Christmas in the Park takes place at Veterans Park on 10th Street, one block east of Main Street. 11/09/2023 05:00 AM

Mike Whaley announces for Oklahoma HD-20 seat

Mike Whaley announces for Oklahoma HD-20 seat

Former Blanchard High School coach, teacher, administrator and Navy veteran Mike Whaley, 66, a Republican from Blanchard, announced he is running to represent House District 20 in 2024. 11/09/2023 05:00 AM

Lots of activities for NES students, family members

Lots of activities for NES students, family members

Food drive to help McClain County families ends today 11/09/2023 05:00 AM

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11/09/2023 05:00 AM

Ribbon Cutting for Library Activity

Ribbon Cutting for Library Activity

A ribbon cutting was recently held for the Newcastle Library’s Storywalk at Veterans Park. It is a fun, educational activity that combines family time, physical activity, and literacy. Pictured in top photo are library officials, City of Newcastle officials, and Newcastle Chamber of Commerce officials as Branch Manager Kendall Watson cuts the ribbon. Pictured below, from left, are: Watson, Ann Miller, Holly Saunders, Lorie Brooks, and Stacy Hay. 11/02/2023 05:00 AM

The American Legion: Helping – Part 11

The American Legion: Helping – Part 11

Last week we learned that on May 4, 1950, The American Legion voted to contribute funds to the field of mental health and join with other mental health organizations to form the National Association for Mental Health. Many of our military suffered mental illness in WWII, which we now know as PTSD syndrome. 11/02/2023 05:00 AM

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