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We need help promoting ‘Empowering Girls Through Sports’

We need help promoting ‘Empowering Girls Through Sports’

In 1976, my wife, Jama, enrolled as a freshman at Indiana University of Pennsylvania to study criminology and accounting and she was also a member of the women’s track team. Unlike the men’s program, the women’s program did not offer scholarships, provide for preferential on-campus jobs, did not have their academic schedules modified so as to not interfere with practices, and had no paid coaches. The men’s coach volunteered his time and the women themselves funded the program. 01/12/2023 05:00 AM

City doing good job with projects for growing population

City doing good job with projects for growing population

Newcastle is experiencing incredible growth. In fact, a newspaper article by reporter Jana Hayes in the Oklahoman last year states that Newcastle is the fastest-growing city in the state with an 8.9% growth rate. 01/12/2023 05:00 AM

2 Council seats up in April 4 election

2 Council seats up in April 4 election

The Newcastle City Council during their Monday night meeting this week approved an election for Council members in Ward 1 and 2. 01/12/2023 05:00 AM

School Board members recognized for ‘dedication’ to public education

School Board members recognized for ‘dedication’ to public education

January is School Board Recognition Month, providing schools, communities, and districts the chance to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication and service. 01/12/2023 05:00 AM

County officers sworn in for new terms in office

County officers sworn in for new terms in office

McClain County Commissioners toured the McClain County Jail Tuesday after their first meeting of 2023. 01/12/2023 05:00 AM

Donation for KOPS-N-KIDS program

Donation for KOPS-N-KIDS program

Donation for KOPS-N-KIDS program 01/12/2023 05:00 AM

Conley elected Caucus Secretary for 59th Oklahoma Legislature

Conley elected Caucus Secretary for 59th Oklahoma Legislature

State Representative Sherrie Conley (R-Newcastle) has been appointed as vice-chair to the Higher Education and Career Tech committee, and she was elected to a Caucus leadership position for the 59th Oklahoma Legislature. 01/12/2023 05:00 AM

SH-9 property rezoned

SH-9 property rezoned

Council members say rezoning to PUD will help restrict to soft development 01/05/2023 05:00 AM

City sets sights on new wastewater plant by Oct. 2024

City sets sights on new wastewater plant by Oct. 2024

An engineering approval process which started before the COVID-19 pandemic has concluded with plans on a new wastewater treatment plant being submitted to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Kenny Sullivan, the City’s engineer of Glenn Sullivan and Associates, appeared before the City Council in the December meeting to discuss the project, which Council members approved to send for DEQ comment. The process is hoped to conclude with a permit to construct the plant. 01/05/2023 05:00 AM

Jan. 16 is federal holiday for MLK Jr. Day

Jan. 16 is federal holiday for MLK Jr. Day

School was back underway January 2 after the holiday break in Newcastle, but students and staff will be out again January 16 to celebrate a day of service, and to remember a man who left a storied legacy. 01/05/2023 05:00 AM

Bankers, builders turn ground for new FNB in Goldsby

Bankers, builders turn ground for new FNB in Goldsby

Bankers, builders turn ground for new FNB in Goldsby 01/05/2023 05:00 AM