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A Morning Mingle of the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce will be from 9-10 a.m. Friday, July 19 at the Edward Jones office, 697 N. Main, Suite A in Newcastle.

Homeowners in The Ridge are one step closer to seeing the improperly built drainage in the public areas of their development be corrected.

We have been fortunate to have had some moisture the past couple of weeks; however, this is Oklahoma and it can turn dry in a hurry. It is always a good idea to plan ahead for those hot summer days and keep our plants growing and vibrant if we can. Dry summers are not unusual in Oklahoma.

Mid-America Technology Center (MATC) students demonstrated outstanding talent and skill at the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia. Among the many competitors from across the nation, MATC students stood out, bringing home medals in two key categories.

The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond recently announced the students named to the university’s honor rolls, a distinction given to those who achieve the highest academic standards.

After tabling action on the Chickasaw Crossing development at the June City Council meeting because of water pressure concerns in the area, City staff and the developer sat down to work out a compromise.

Oklahoma Human Services is accepting online applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), at OKDHSLive. org. This federally funded program helps income- eligible families with their summer cooling utility bills.

Veteran elementary school teacher Teresa Crook, of Newcastle, was appointed by the Newcastle City Council at their July 8 meeting to serve on the Pioneer Library System Board of Trustees.

The Chickasaw Nation is soliciting comments from individuals regarding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Input is needed for development of the state plan of operation for the 2025 fiscal year. These comments must be received by Aug. 10, 2024.

McClain County members keep busy during month of June

The Newcastle library will be collecting styrofoam products from 1:30-3 p.m. this Saturday, July 20. That includes cups, plates, and even coolers.