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Newcastle Memorial Gardens sets date for cemetery clean-up

Newcastle Memorial Gardens sets date for cemetery clean-up

The serene grounds of Newcastle Memorial Gardens, a place where many in the community come to find solace and remember their loved ones, will be undergoing a significant clean-up during the second week of August 2023. The move forms part of the ongoing commitment to maintain the respectful and quiet atmosphere of our local cemetery. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

Pot Patrol: 688 pounds seized

Pot Patrol: 688 pounds seized

Improper right turn results in stop, officer smelling marijuana 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

Eating competition Aug. 5 because of Wynne, Wilson

Eating competition Aug. 5 because of Wynne, Wilson

A desire for certain types of food has led a Newcastle resident to plan an eating competition fundraiser. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

How to prepare kids to go back to school

How to prepare kids to go back to school

The end of summer can be a bittersweet time for students. While many students look forward to seeing their friends, few want to say goodbye to the relaxing days of summer. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

Shopping during Sales Tax Holiday can start Friday, Aug. 4

Shopping during Sales Tax Holiday can start Friday, Aug. 4

Saving for your back-to-school shopping is state’s intent on retail tax holiday 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

What parents can do to be more involved at school

What parents can do to be more involved at school

Parents can make every effort to encourage children to make the most of the school experience, including academics and extracurricular activities. Though students’ level of engagement is ultimately up to them, parental involvement at school can be crucial for students’ success. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

NPS changes mission statement after 3 years into Strategic Plan Implementation

NPS changes mission statement after 3 years into Strategic Plan Implementation

Newcastle Schools has firmly established a vision for the district as a place where all students can tap into their potential and find a way to be active and serve others. After three years of working their strategic plan, they have changed the NPS mission statement to reflect what they have learned and accomplished. It is the following: Newcastle Public Schools, as a caring community, guarantees high quality educational opportunities for the whole student every day and for the future. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

How to help students improve their focus on their studies

How to help students improve their focus on their studies

Teachers strive to create supportive and challenging classroom environments for their students. Such settings can bring out the best in students and help them overcome obstacles, including an inability to focus. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

McClain County Commissioners address several fiscal matters in regular meeting

McClain County Commissioners address several fiscal matters in regular meeting

McClain County Commissioners met in a regular session on Monday, July 10 at the McClain County Courthouse, where significant decisions were made to address fiscal matters and county governance. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

Welcome to The Barn at Country Club

Welcome to The Barn at Country Club

Patti Manness, owner of The Barn at Country Club, welcomes members and guests of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce to the facility for a Morning Mingle on Friday. The site was also host to a ribbon cutting for Arise Realty. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM

State Election Board launches online voter registration

State Election Board launches online voter registration

The Oklahoma State Election Board has launched its new Online Voter Registration System, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. 07/27/2023 05:00 AM