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Racer fishing team takes to Eufaula for new season

Racer fishing team takes to Eufaula for new season

Newcastle Schools kicked off its 2023-24 fishing season with a tournament at Lake Eufaula, but came home without placing. 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

Finishing up on interim studies

Finishing up on interim studies

Between meetings and events in the district and work at the Capitol, I’ve had a busy schedule in recent weeks. We’re currently focused on getting through the dozens of interim studies that were approved this year. These provide us more time to fully research important, complicated issues than we have during the four-month regular legislative session. 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

A-F grades provide transparency

A-F grades provide transparency

A-to-F letter grades are a longstanding way of signifying academic achievement. That’s why some school officials now fight to get rid of grades for both students and schools. 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

McClain-Grady EMS makes 49 sick calls, 26 auto accidents in September

McClain-Grady EMS makes 49 sick calls, 26 auto accidents in September

McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services made 228 total calls for the month of September. They had 142 billed calls and 86 non-transport calls at an average response time of 7.04 minutes. 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

Lunch is served for a $5 donation at the Newcastle Senior Citizen’s Center each weekday. 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

Bikes to aid in EMS response

Bikes to aid in EMS response

Newcastle Rotary Club International recently presented bicycles to the McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services. They will be able to use these during special events, such as sporting activities or the 4th of July celebration, where they aren’t able to get an ambulance through the crowd quickly. The money was raised through our two trivia nights held at Libby’s along with the donations from various sponsors. Pictured making the presentation are members of the Newcastle Rotary along with EMS officials. 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

Well done with 1,100 wins

Well done with 1,100 wins

Head softball coach and former baseball coach Mike Crossley was recognized during the Newcastle Board of Education meeting on October 10 for his 1,100 wins as a Newcastle coach. He is pictured with Athletic Director Brent Hodges. 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

Loving ‘this chapter of life’

Loving ‘this chapter of life’

Pioneer highlights area representative Robin Fielder 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

Scagnetti runs the ball for Newcastle

Scagnetti runs the ball for Newcastle

Preston Scagnetti looks upfield to determine his next moves running the ball for the Newcastle Racers during a game with Harrah. Scagnetti was pointed out by coaches as having the best tackle of the game. More Racer football is on page 9 of this issue. 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

Gary Bergeron, Sr.

Gary Bergeron, Sr.

Gary Bergeron, Sr., age 76, of Blanchard, passed away on October 8, 2023, at his home. Gary Don Bergeron was born to Delayne Alexander Bergeron and Rachel Bernice Bergeron (Poe) on February 16, 1947, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. 10/19/2023 05:00 AM

Chickasaw Nation news for week of October 19

Chickasaw Nation news for week of October 19

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