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On the heels of Oklahomans’ overwhelming defeat of State Question 820 that would have legalized recreational marijuana, Sen. Jessica Garvin, R-Duncan, Wednesday said the result of the recent election shows the state’s medical program needs reformed.

Across the State of Oklahoma, voters went to the polls on Tuesday, March 7 to say a resounding “no” to the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Cattle producers seeking ways to better manage their operations in ever more challenging business conditions should register now to attend the Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit in Purcell on April 6th.

The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce Racers for Excellence scholarship fundraiser and luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 28 at the Newcastle High School Wellness Center, 101 N. Main Street.

A team of educators from Newcastle Public Schools traveled to a conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, March 9-11 to accept an award for a special education intervention program.

Aspecial announcement started last week’s Newcastle Public Schools Board of Education meeting when Courtney Parsons was named District Teacher of the Year.

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Governor Kevin Stitt declared February Career and Technical Education Appreciation Month, recognizing the educators, administrators and partners of the Oklahoma CareerTech system who make a significant impact on workforce development.

Jared Wright of Newcastle was named to the Abilene Christian University Fall 2022 Dean’s Honor Roll. Wright is a senior majoring in Digital Entertainment Tech.

Bari Firestone, Grady County assessor, would like to remind the citizens of Grady County that the March 15 deadline is fast approaching to apply for all exemptions for the current year, and to render all personal property without penalty.