Lunch is served for a $4 donation at the Newcastle Senior Citizen’s Center each week day. Meals consist of a drink, soup, salad bar, main meal and dessert. The public is welcome.
A Newcastle Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting was Thursday at Pryor Place Event Center, 1900 S.E. 16th Street, owned by (front middle) Jeremy and Kristiana Van Winkle. The Van Winkles purchased the facility in mid-August 2021 and immediately began remodeling with different lighting, as well as concrete work. Kristiana said the facility, which is described as a shabby chic venue surrounded by a richly wooded and picturesque setting, is a tribute to their fathers, both of whom passed away in 2020, and both who loved eagles. The Pryor Place logo utilizes two feathers, symbolic to the memory of their fathers. The facility’s name comes from Kristiana’s maiden name, Pryor. Jeremy said business has been good, and they are only now finally beginning to slow down a little bit. • photo by Mark Codner
An Elf on a Shelf appeared on the roof at Newcastle Elementary School last week, scattering glitter and greeting the children as they arrived for school. • photo provided
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has approved a settlement agreement which will initially result in an average increase of $1.27 in the average residential bill. However, the settlement includes a Commission order that requires ONG to apply a $10.6 million tax credit received under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to the rates in question.
Another option for internet and television service has come to a part of Newcastle. The City of Newcastle and CoxComm have agreed to a non-exclusive franchise agreement which will allow Cox Cable to come through Newcastle.
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