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What you need to know about the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes program
What you need to know about the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes program
Last month, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3089, the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act, into law and kick-started the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) into organizing the program that will help Oklahomans fortify their homes and reduce homeowners insurance rates. The Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program is set to begin early next year, so this month, I want to answer some key questions about the program’s timeline and criteria. 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
A triumph for religious liberty
A triumph for religious liberty
Oklahomans are celebrating a tremendous victory for religious liberty after a recent ruling by our state Supreme Court. At issue in the case was a fundamental question: Should taxpayers be forced to fund religious teachings that violate their own deeply held beliefs? 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
McClain County Court Records
McClain County Court Records
The following persons have been charged by the State of Oklahoma with traffic or other violations or have filed other court actions in McClain County District Court between June 27-July 2, 2024. 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
Fourth of July fun
Fourth of July fun
Fourth of July fun 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
County residents affected by storms eligible for disaster loans
County residents affected by storms eligible for disaster loans
Low-interest federal disaster loans are currently available to Oklahoma businesses and residents. Deadline July 1, 2024 as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 25 through May 9, 2024. 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
Graefe files as Democrat for SD-43; he’ll face Sachierri in November
Graefe files as Democrat for SD-43; he’ll face Sachierri in November
Sam Graefe, the former vice chair of McClain County Election Board will be on the November 5 ballot as a Democrat for Senate District 43. He’ll face Republican Kendall Sacchieri, who beat incumbent Jessica Garvin in the June 18 primary. 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
Savings on shopping
Savings on shopping
State Grocery Tax Elimination bill to take effect 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
Putting a face to a name
Putting a face to a name
New head coach Heather Holmes joins the Newcastle Racer coaching staff as the Head Competition Cheer Coach. 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
RED, WHITE & BLUE FEST 2024
RED, WHITE & BLUE FEST 2024
RED, WHITE & BLUE FEST 2024 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
Touting the Friends of the Library
Touting the Friends of the Library
Nancy Wynne, treasurer for Friends of the Library, was among guests who spoke on behalf of a nonprofit group in the Newcastle area. The Friends group supports Newcastle Public Library activities. (See page 3 of this issue for related information.) 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
Speed limit changed on Pennsylvania; Chamber gets a raise
Speed limit changed on Pennsylvania; Chamber gets a raise
Newcastle City Council approved decreasing the speed limit on S. Pennsyvania Avenue between S.E. 32nd Street and State Highway 9 to 35 miles per hour. 07/11/2024 05:00 AM
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