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I hope all of you had happy holidays and a great beginning to a new year. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for our troops serving far from home as well as our veterans living all alone in their homes or in a nursing facility.

Voters in McClain County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Preferential Primary election should apply now, County Election Board Secretary Karen Haley said today.

Planview, Texas, was the place to be for John Turnpaugh, Mid-America Technology Center Diesel instructor, and three of his first-year students, Cutter Dobbles from Blanchard, and Peyton Standridge and Wyatt Woods, both from Lexington. These students participated in the Western Equipment Ag Tech Invitational, showcasing their skills against approximately 180 other students.

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 January 18-24, 2024.

Career Fair Day

A Mid-America Technology Center spokesperson said they are proud to join the statewide celebration of Career and Technical Education Month in Oklahoma. Governor Kevin Stitt declared February CTE Month in recognition of the crucial role that the Oklahoma CareerTech system plays in shaping the future workforce and contributing to the economic growth of the state.

A special cookbook featuring recipes submitted by Newcastle-area residents is being created by Newcastle High School students. The idea is to make a keepsake that also raises funds for the student groups.

Celebrations in ’24

In August, Declan Calfy attended the 2023 International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Youth Speed Climbing World Championship in Seoul, South Korea. Declan placed 10th in his age category against 25 of the finest speed climbers from across the globe.

Kids win in Spring Communications, Job Readiness contests

Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC) and OEC Fiber presented a timely topic Tuesday, January 23 when they addressed the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon about winterization tips.