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Some raised questions about what power Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has to mandate specific curriculum after he issued a directive requiring schools to incorporate the Bible into classroom lessons.

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Sacchieri defeats incumbent Garvin for State Senate; Cole beats Bondar and his large campaign expenditures

Newcastle resident Andrew Riggs is a graduate of Epic Charter Schools. He was among 350 students who were on center stage at 5 p.m., May 31 at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman for the Epic graduation.

Holden onto retirement

Yard and garden work is in full swing at this time, so now would be a good time to discuss safe handling of pesticides.

The following persons have been charged by the State of Oklahoma with traffic or other violations or have filed other court actions in McClain County District Court between June 6-12, 2024.

The second concert in Riverwind Casino’s Beats & Bites Festival presented by Michelob Ultra is set for Saturday, June 22. Featuring country artists Tracy Lawrence and Neal McCoy, the event will also include up to 15 local food trucks and mobile boutiques and community partners.

The Barn at Country Club is preparing for its first annual Montford Days Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at 1675 OK-37 in Newcastle.

Celebrating 70 years of marriage

A Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Morning Mingle will be at 9 a.m. Friday, June 14 at The First National Bank & Trust in Newcastle, 1308 N. Main Street.