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The American Legion – Part 25

The American Legion – Part 25

This week we learn about The American Legion’s Legislative Division. Our Mission: To provide staff support to the Legislative Commission and its Convention Committee; serve as the principal advocate of service members, veterans, and their families on Capitol Hill; provide members of Congress and their professional staff valuable information that furthers their, and our, goals along with our standing as an institutional authority in the veteran community; to facilitate the completion of goals set by our members through resolution; and to enhance strategic collaboration and partnerships ensuring benefits and services are available to service members and veterans for generations to come. 04/04/2024 05:00 AM

Making budgeting more transparent

Making budgeting more transparent

The Senate took a major step in our new state budget process by voting on a proposed spending plan for the upcoming year. I voted in support of Senate Resolution 31, which details the proposed $12.3 billion spending plan my fellow senators and I have helped craft over the past couple of months. 04/04/2024 05:00 AM

Sponsors sought for Red, White & Blue Fest

Sponsors sought for Red, White & Blue Fest

City of Newcastle Director of Parks & Recreation Kyle Marks said he’s looking for businesses and individuals to sponsor this year’s Newcastle Red, White & Blue Fest, which will be from 5-9:45 p.m June 29. 04/04/2024 05:00 AM

Cole stops by Pacer office on district tour

Cole stops by Pacer office on district tour

United States Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK 4th District) was on a tour through the district and stopped by the Newcastle Pacer on Wednesday, March 27. 04/04/2024 05:00 AM

Library locations celebrating April 8 solar eclipse

Library locations celebrating April 8 solar eclipse

Celebrations for the upcoming solar eclipse are underway at the Pioneer Library System, with events happening throughout its service area now through April 8, the day of the eclipse. 04/04/2024 05:00 AM

Musical begins tonight (Thursday)

Musical begins tonight (Thursday)

Newcastle High School will have a school musical production of “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m. March 28-29, and at 2 p.m. March 30 at the NHS Auditorium, 101 N. Main Street. Playing Charlie Brown is Braxton Cyrus and Aubrey Cain is playing Snoopy. Tickets for the production are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and a concession is available with cash transactions only. 03/28/2024 05:00 AM

New NPS Board of Education member

New NPS Board of Education member

Jeremy Gilbertson was recently appointed to Seat 5 on the Newcastle Public Schools Board of Education. He is pictured at the Tuesday, March 12 meeting. He was sworn in at the February 13 meeting. 03/28/2024 05:00 AM

Candidate filing begins April 3, several county seats up for election

Candidate filing begins April 3, several county seats up for election

Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday April 3, 2024 when the candidate filing period opens, the Secretary of the McClain County Election Board said today. 03/28/2024 05:00 AM

Easter Bunny visits Veterans Park

Easter Bunny visits Veterans Park

The Easter Bunny made a surprise visit in Newcastle during the Newcastle Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt Saturday. The City states that 55,000 eggs were found during the hunt. Pioneer Telephone provided free hot dogs during the event, Newcastle Chamber of Commerce provided an egg recycling area, and Rotary Club helped in different areas. 03/28/2024 05:00 AM

Commission, MATC hosting ‘Stop Human Trafficking’ community conversation

Commission, MATC hosting ‘Stop Human Trafficking’ community conversation

The Commission on the Status of Women is partnering with Mid-America Technology Center to host a Community Conversation to Stop Human Trafficking. 03/28/2024 05:00 AM

Drainage woes in Country Club Estates is topic for City Council

Drainage woes in Country Club Estates is topic for City Council

Homeowners in Country Club Estates looking for some help for water drainage in their area were in attendance at the March Newcastle City Council meeting. Their discussion with council members has now led to the City taking a fresh look at engineering in the area, and possibly doing some future modifications of drainage entering the housing addition. 03/28/2024 05:00 AM

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