Opinion

As a pastor, I deal with all kinds of different situations. Some things I encounter are very difficult, but some things are incredibly rewarding. The summer is often a season where I get to see some of those rewarding things.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial was first published in The Purcell Register on June 8. We wholeheartedly agree.)

The 2023 legislative session is complete, and we accomplished so much thanks to historic revenues and fiscal prudence in recent years that have left the state with record savings and one-time funds.

The Fiscal Responsibility Act, which was just signed into law, will do just what it is named to do — restore fiscal sanity in Washington. With Democrats in control of the presidency and the Senate, this bill is not only a good compromise, but also a great first step to get the government back on track and away from the out-of-control and inflationary spending Democrats and President Joe Biden have steamrolled through the past two and a half years.

In last week’s issue of the Newcastle Pacer in a story on page 1, we said “the City was awarded a $1.3 million grant and it used those funds to purchase 24 acres abutting the current facility from property owner William R. Owen. The immediate concern was to provide additional parking to get vehicles off of State Highway 130.”

The Biden administration’s overreaching energy regulation is sacrificing Americans’ ability to run their businesses and power their homes.

called Coach Mike Crossley about his current situation. Coach Crossley said he has retired from teaching, but had intended to continue coaching baseball and softball. He said at this time he has not been rehired.

Congressman Tom Cole (OK04) announced today that Fourth District middle and high school students can pre-register to enter the 2023 Congressional App Challenge.

To whom it may concern:

In the Memorial Day event notice on page 1 of the May 25 issue of the Newcastle Pacer, we said the event was led by the Tony K. Burris VFW Post 368. We should have said the Post 3608. We regret this error and any inconvenience it may have caused.

This Memorial Day, millions of American families took time to honor the memory of the men and women who lost their lives fighting in one of the nation’s wars. It can be a challenging day for veterans and their families.