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Electrode Repairs hosts Chamber Morning Mingle

Electrode Repairs hosts Chamber Morning Mingle

Nicholas Jacob fell in love with Newcastle during a trip to visit his brother, who lives in the area and attends law school at the University of Oklahoma. Nicholas came from Phoenix, Arizona, and finds much to admire about Newcastle, including that it is much quieter. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

The American Legion – Part 17

The American Legion – Part 17

Last week we learned that on September 5, 2000, the American Legion presented the first “Spirit of Service” awards to active-duty service members for their offduty volunteer efforts. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

EMS has 230 emergency runs

EMS has 230 emergency runs

McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services made 230 total calls in the month of December 2023. Of those, 137 were billed calls and 93 were non-transport. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

Voter registration deadline approaches for primary

Voter registration deadline approaches for primary

Friday, February 9, 2024 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the March 5th Presidential Preferential Primary election, McClain County Election Board Secretary Karen Haley said. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

Newcastle nears $1 million mark in returns of sales, use taxes combined

Newcastle nears $1 million mark in returns of sales, use taxes combined

The January report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission was recently sent out and reflects returns of tax dollars sent back to area municipalities for purchases made in December. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

Lonnie Burns announces Oklahoma HD20 candidacy

Lonnie Burns announces Oklahoma HD20 candidacy

Lonnie Burns, described as a dedicated community servant, has declared his intent to run for Oklahoma’s House District 20. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

Whoa to wastewater woes

Whoa to wastewater woes

01/25/2024 05:00 AM

2040 Comprehensive Plan now a ‘living document’ to guide City

2040 Comprehensive Plan now a ‘living document’ to guide City

An updating in the City’s planning process, two years in the making, was completed at the January City Council meeting when the Council accepted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

Shopping spree for Landon Horath includes VR setup

Shopping spree for Landon Horath includes VR setup

Newcastle resident Landon Horath lives with the challenges of having Eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic disease of the esophagus. 01/25/2024 05:00 AM

Stewarding public funds

Stewarding public funds

Annual NPS audit results in minor findings, corrections 01/18/2024 05:00 AM

Homeless in Newcastle

Homeless in Newcastle

While not considered a big problem in Newcastle, homeless were living in two makeshift housing locations on private property off State Highway 37 just north of the Tri City Mart convenience store. Newcastle Police Department received a complaint from the property owners last week, and made contact with two of three individuals who were living there, citing them with trespassing warnings. R elated photo on page 3. 01/18/2024 05:00 AM