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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.

WASHINGTON - The Chickasaw Nation is one of four First American tribes, 35 states and five U.S. territories to launch the permanent summer grocery benefits program for children, known as Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT). The tribes plan to begin the program in summer 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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.

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.

Celebrations in ’24

Kids win in Spring Communications, Job Readiness contests

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.

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce board member Brittany Houser recently announced that the February 27 chamber luncheon will be the annual Racers for Excellence Scholarship Auction and Luncheon. The luncheon will be from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newcastle High School Field House/Wellness Center, 101 N. Main. The public is invited to attend.

Newcastle resident Landon Horath lives with the challenges of having Eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic disease of the esophagus.

Last week we learned that on September 5, 2000, the American Legion presented the first “Spirit of Service” awards to active-duty service members for their offduty volunteer efforts.