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Newcastle vocal music students took part at the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association State Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 27 at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City.

A new policy for suicide awareness, training and prevention was adopted during the April meeting by the Newcastle Board of Education for Newcastle Public Schools.

The Splashpad in Veterans Park will open for a new season on May

A report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission indicates that McClain County had a return of taxes on Medical Marijuana sales totaling $27,042.87.

March 2023 calls for the McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services totalled 226. Of those, 138 were billed calls and 88 were non-transport.

In the “‘Frack Monster’ said to be noisy neighbor” story from the April 20 issue of the Newcastle Pacer, we spelled a name wrong. We said Dr. Sherry Marchum, but should have said the correct spelling of Cheri Marcham.

Gift baskets from Guernsey included linen towels for dog beds, tube socks to fill with water bottles as enrichment toys, Pill Pocket capsules to give animals medications if needed, dog toys, leashes, food, treats, bowls, and doggie bandanas to wear on their way to new homes. Pictured, from left, are: Tyler Brasseaux, Newcastle Animal Control officer; David Oman, Guernsey director of Design Group; Newcastle Police Officer Virginia Bailey; Newcastle Police Sgt. David Bristol; Newcastle Police Chief Gary Norman; Keith Holman, Guernsey architect; and Kolton Bilyeu, Newcastle Animal Control officer. Guernsey designed the new 4,300 square-foot Newcastle Animal Shelter which features indoor sheltering areas for dogs and cats, improved intake facilities, and a more modern design.

The following persons have been charged by the State of Oklahoma with traffic or other violations or have filed other court actions in Mc-Clain County District Court between April 27-May 3, 2023.

Marci White and Tommy Clay were sworn in for new terms of office as City Council members during the Monday night regular meeting. Neither drew opponents for their offices.

A celebration of Dr. Melonie Hau in her retirement as superintendent of Newcastle Public Schools is from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at the school administration building.

An agreement with MA+ Architecture was approved by the Newcastle School Board for work on the Newcastle Elementary School improvements.