A groundbreaking celebration was held Monday, November 13, 2023 for the City of Newcastle’s new Wastewater Treatment Plant. The facility’s cost is $51,819,143.58. Pictured, from left, are: Jim Miller, Newcastle Public Works superintendent; Nate Shirley, wastewater plant manager; Chris Luker, wastewater plant operator; Chris McLaughlin, lab technician; Steve Botkin, assistant public works superintendent; and Chad Wells, wastewater plant operator. In the background are city council members Mike Fullerton and Gene Reid.
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce members made a good showing. From left, they are: Robin Fielder, Pioneer Telephone; Mindy Bellack, Frontline Family Solutions; Shane Jemison, Chickasaw Nation; Gayla Riddle, Chamber CEO/executive director; Janelle Cottrell, JC Promo; Brittany Houser, First National Bank & Trust; Ashley Evans, Oklahoma Electric Cooperative; Brad Pierce, Pioneer Telephone; Tony Pound, Sooner State Bank; and Homas Foster, Pioneer Telephone.
