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No issues of noncompliance noted, but big upgrades, projects either underway or being planned

State Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, announced Thursday she would not seek a fourth term in 2024. Conley, whose district covers parts of McClain and Cleveland counties, was first elected in 2018, and was reelected in 2020, and 2022.

50/50 matching grant to fund Veterans Park pavilion

An annual audit on McClain County business during 2021 by Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector (OSAI) Cindy Byrd’s office was returned with some recommendations for putting into place internal controls on a federal program involving a coronavirus relief fund, and internal controls on the Court Clerk’s collection and disbursement processes, as well as changes to the processes used by the Sheriff’s Office inmate trust fund checking account and commissary fund.

McClain County Free Fair starts Sept. 7

Contemporary Family Dentistry is planning a free dental day for Friday, October 13 at their Newcastle office, 1117 N.W. 32nd Street.

The first full weekend of September is traditionally Free Hunting Days in Oklahoma. On these two days, Oklahoma residents may participate in open hunting seasons without the requirement to have a state hunting license.

The McClain County Free Fair announces a new Open Division for the fair. This year they are adding Youth Baking.

Free meetings, open to the public

A 50/50 matching grant for $1,250,000 from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant and administered by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation received tentative approval for the building of a pavilion, restrooms and other amenities. The pavilion is planned to be located on Garrett Drive by N.W. 16th Street.