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School board approves policy for suicide prevention

School board approves policy for suicide prevention

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. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

Splashpad opening back up

Splashpad opening back up

The Splashpad in Veterans Park will open for a new season on May 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

Newcastle returned $6,362.33 from medical marijuana

Newcastle returned $6,362.33 from medical marijuana

A report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission indicates that McClain County had a return of taxes on Medical Marijuana sales totaling $27,042.87. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

McClain-Grady EMS has 226 calls for month of March

McClain-Grady EMS has 226 calls for month of March

March 2023 calls for the McClain-Grady County Emergency Medical Services totalled 226. Of those, 138 were billed calls and 88 were non-transport. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

CORRECTION

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. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

Guernsey donation to animal shelter

Guernsey donation to animal shelter

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. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

McClain County Court Records

McClain County Court Records

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. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

New terms of office for White, Clay

New terms of office for White, Clay

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. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

Retirement celebration next Tuesday for NPS Superintendent Hau

Retirement celebration next Tuesday for NPS Superintendent Hau

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. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

Elementary School bond issue improvements getting underway

Elementary School bond issue improvements getting underway

An agreement with MA+ Architecture was approved by the Newcastle School Board for work on the Newcastle Elementary School improvements. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM

Mom’s quilts craft the Beaty family

Mom’s quilts craft the Beaty family

Seven children, 29 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, four great-greatgrandchildren, 60 quilts and 35-plus pillows remain as a legacy from Dolores Beaty, 94, who passed away in her Newcastle home on March 30 this year. 05/11/2023 05:00 AM