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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.

Following extensive renovations, the Chickasaw Cultural Center (CCC) has reopened the Aaimpa' Café and the Anoli' Theater to better serve visitors.

Students at Newcastle High School are planning their annual STRUT (Students, Teachers and Racers United Together) Week for 2023, and they have announced that Newcastle resident Nicole Gaither has been selected as the STRUT Week recipient.

Upcoming Newcastle Chamber of Commerce activities include a Women’s Leadership Luncheon and a Morning Mingle.

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With March just getting underway, it’s not too early to think about the City of Newcastle Easter Egg Event on Saturday April 1 (no foolin’) at Veterans Park.

No action was taken on the presentation of an annual audit presented at the February regular meeting of the Newcastle Board of Education. There were three deficiencies noted by auditors, and a list of corrective actions was provided by Superintendent Dr. Melonie Hau.

All but two towns in this area registered gains in sales and use tax collections for the February report.

Through With Chew Week, February 19-25, is an initiative to reduce the use of smokeless tobacco in McClain County and across the state and nation.