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Book locker, movie box now in service

Chamber announces new website, branding

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A lively auction is expected at 7 p.m. March 4 at the Newcastle Fair Barn on Main Street. This is an annual community event which assists the Newcastle FFA and 4H students with the cost of their livestock projects.

Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow who has a portion of Newcastle in his district, has been reappointed by House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, to serve on the Energy and Environment Committee of the Council of State Governments (CSG) Southern Office.

An active shooter training exercise took place at Newcastle High School recently under the direction of Tactical Education and Medical Solutions, LLC. Participants included Newcastle Police and Fire Departments, McClain County Sheriff’s Office, McClain County Emergency Management, and Tuttle Police Department.

McClain County Election Board reminds voters that polls will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 for the Special Election on State Question 820.

Sample ballots are now available for the March 7 Special Election.

STATE QUESTION

Early voting begins Thursday March 2 for voters in McClain County.

The Chickasaw language may soon be written in the stars thanks to the efforts of a space traveler and a group dedicated to safeguarding the sacred language.